Xero Blog

For the Xero team, the security of our partners and their small business clients is integral to building a trusted platform. By mandating the use of two-step authentication (2SA) here in Australia, we’ve been able to ensure we’re doing all we can to protect your data and the sensitive information that’s held in your subscription.

As more people around the world embrace digital technologies, the number of cyber attacks continues to increase. One of the most common types of cybercrime is phishing, designed to access your online accounts and steal your personal and business information.

It’s been Xero Education Month in the UK and I was the most excited about the sneak peek of our personal tax module for Xero Tax.  If you missed it, you’ll be able to watch the sneak peek of personal tax session on-demand until the end of March here.

Throughout the turbulence of COVID-19 and all that 2020 brought with it, bookkeepers and accountants have been like small business lifeguards. And that’s no mean feat. The resilience, courage and care that you – our partner community – have shown in the past 12 months is nothing short of inspiring. 

We’re excited to announce Grant Thornton, one of Canada’s largest accounting and advisory firms, as our newest platinum partner. With the impact of COVID-19 on many businesses, the Grant Thornton team has continued to support their clients and people and we’re proud to partner with them in helping to support their work. 

Can you believe it’s almost March already? If you’re anything like me, it feels like we’ve only just come back from the new year break, yet low and behold here we are almost a quarter of the way through 2021.

Nominations are open for Australia’s Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC) and, this year, we’re doing things differently. Since the launch of the XPAC in 2017, the advice of this dedicated and influential group of bookkeepers and accountants has been invaluable in shaping Xero’s decisions, evolving our partner community, and supporting small businesses.

It’s no surprise that the need for small business borrowing in 2020 was significantly higher than in previous years. The government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) are due to close at the end of March, resulting in a lot of uncertainty. 

After going through a seemingly endless tax season last year, tax season in Canada is officially launching next week. Small businesses have been faced with a number of financial challenges brought on by COVID-19.