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In the UK, a number of industry figures have accused the Treasury of “ignoring the plight of small business under a no-deal Brexit”. Whatever unfolds in the coming months, it’s likely that small businesses will face tighter margins.

Say hello to Xero Connect + Payreq As a part of a continuous effort to help our Australian small business subscribers automate data entry, we’re thrilled to welcome Payreq to Xero Connect.

Xero is proud to sponsor the new e-learning program and television show, Bricks and Clicks, set to air on Channel 7 from Sunday 24 February. Meet accounting expert and Xero partner Jason Robinson who features on the show as he provides advice to retailers across the country.

After two epic builds on The Block, season five runners-up Dan and Dani decided to take a portion of their winnings and put it towards starting their own construction and interior design business.

The ATO recently made Single Touch Payroll (or STP) compulsory for all employers. No idea what Single Touch Payroll is, or how it will affect you as a small business owner?

Today, Australian lawmakers passed legislation that requires even the smallest of employers to electronically file each pay run with the tax office using Single Touch Payroll, starting July 1. It’s a big ask for the nation’s 2.3 million small businesses, which employ 40 percent of all workers.

With less than two months to go until the UK is due to leave the European Union, there are still plenty of unknowns. And small business owners have got a pretty good idea of how any sort of uncertainty can impact business, particularly when it comes to cash flow.

Small business owners are constantly on the move, so we’re pleased to announce that Uber for Business is our latest Xero Connect partner. With Uber for Business joining Xero Connect in Australia and New Zealand, companies can centralise payments when staff use Uber for business travel with the monthly Uber bills seamlessly flowing into Xero.

If you’ve been following the news, you may know that Australian lawmakers are poised to require that all employers use Single Touch Payroll starting in July. Even micro-businesses – those with one to four staff – will be required to electronically lodge every pay run with the ATO.