Xero Blog

With economic conditions putting pressure on Australian small businesses, owners are looking at different ways to maintain a healthy cash flow. Our ‘Money matters’ report showed that 61% of Australian small business owners increased their prices in the last 12 months to stay ahead of rising costs and make a profit.

This guest blog post was written by the team at financial management app, Expensify. Finding the right balance between automation and compliance in any business process can be challenging. For example, when it comes to managing expenses, manual expense tracking and paper-based processes can lead to errors, delays, and inefficiencies.

Xerocon Sydney is just weeks away on 23 and 24 August, and the ICC exhibitor floor will be full to the brim with some of the best and most loved apps, tools and services for accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses.

Xerocon is fast approaching: the best forum to hear about the latest innovations within Xero, get inspired and connect with other accountants and bookkeepers.  Plus, with more than 70 app partners from the Xero ecosystem exhibiting at Xerocon Sydney on 23-24 August, it’s also the best opportunity you’ll have all year to connect with and learn about apps that can take your practice to the next level. 

In just a few months, we’re heading back to Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour for Xerocon 2023! On 23 and 24 August, we’re bringing our partner community together from across the globe for two inspiring days.

With the busy summer season approaching in the northern hemisphere, many small businesses are gearing up for the busiest time of the year. And while the increase in customers provides a nice boost in revenue, the summer months also bring unique challenges. 

The annual Xero Awards is a particularly special night for us at Xero. It’s a chance for us to show our appreciation and admiration to the many incredible accounting, bookkeeping, and app partners in our community. 

Shark Wheel is a Southern California wheel company that is literally reinventing the wheel. They have produced a new type of a 540° sine wave-shaped wheel that outperforms the traditional wheel in almost every use – from skateboarding and roller skates through to luggage, forklift wheels and tractor tires.

Over recent years, the world of accounting and bookkeeping has evolved with the times. From  advancing business models to offering expanded services to be able to meet new client demands; change has been a constant for the industry.