Small business
“Current challenges have brought communities together” – Food4Heroes on feeding the nation’s NHS workers during COVID-19
John Brownhill and his sister, Amanda, founded Food4Heroes in March this year to support their local NHS workers. Providing free, freshly prepared meals to NHS staff using local networks of pubs, restaurants and catering businesses – it’s now been scaled up to support key workers nationally.
‘We will come out of this stronger as a collective’ – How South Africa’s accountants are adapting
It’s the most challenging time in living memory for businesses across South Africa and around the world. To get by, business owners are turning to trusted advisors, and for many, their accountants are the first line of support.
Xero’s new integration with Relay enables flexible and intuitive banking for U.S. small businesses and their advisors
We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with U.S.-based Relay. Built for entrepreneurs, Relay offers small business banking that is intuitive and flexible. It can be used by anyone from freelancers to 100+ person companies.
What the COVIDSafe return to work regulations could mean for your business
Following an incredibly challenging period for businesses Australia-wide, we’re starting to see COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease and a wide-spread reopening begin. This new phase will set small businesses across the nation on a journey of recovery.
How Xero partners and businesses are sprinkling kindness
Kindness, both toward ourselves and others, is more vital than ever. That’s why it’s the perfect theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. An international study by Health Europa found that 41 percent of Britain’s population is at risk of mental health issues as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The retail apps that have got your small business’ back
Retailers are navigating unfamiliar challenges in our current climate, with many adapting to maintain revenue and keep staff and customers safe. Those with physical stores open for business, like pharmacies and supermarkets, have been inundated as essentials rush off shelves, and sometimes run out.
“Don’t beat yourself up for not getting it all done” – lessons learnt from design-focused stationers Papersmiths
Papersmiths was a natural extension of Studio B, a design firm founded by Sidonie and Kyle in 2011. They already spent their days talking about design, taking notes and sketching ideas, so who better to start a design-driven stationery store?
Why eating well is the key to improving your wellbeing
Whether it’s the stress of running a small business, or the anxiety you might be facing at an accounting firm, there are a lot of things out of your control right now.
Expert advice: Building a financial plan for your business
With the panic of COVID-19 beginning to settle down, it’s time now for businesses to take stock of their situation and begin to look at what’s next. Financial planning, and preparing for what’s around the corner, has always been key to business success.
