Xero Blog

The internet is where people are going to find you or your company and form their perceptions of your brand. So – what should you consider when building your brand on social media?

Xero connects with over 1,000 apps that help small businesses and their advisors succeed, with most available in our app marketplace. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping small businesses thrive.

With the new financial year just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to stop and reflect. For some, this means figuring out where your business could use a bit of extra support to make FY22 your best year yet.

Starting a business has long been a great Australian dream, and there are few things more rewarding than working for yourself. But that’s not to say it comes without its challenges.

Become 2021, sponsored by Mastercard and powered by The Harvard Business Review Analytic Services Business Innovation Index, recently interviewed business leaders from Australia and New Zealand companies to determine how they are innovating to better serve their customers.

While new innovations have made some aspects of farmers’ operations easier, technology has added a layer of complexity to the job. Today, farmers must have the skills to run their business from both the farm and the office. 

As a small business owner, you’ve likely heard about Single Touch Payroll (STP) by now. For nearly two and a half years, the ATO initiative has helped Australia’s small businesses digitally report payroll, including salaries, wages, PAYG withholding tax and superannuation information.

After wrapping up another never-ending tax season, there’s plenty for accountants and bookkeepers to celebrate this year. The days of deadlines and late nights are behind us, so cheers to all of the accountants, CPAs, tax preparers and bookkeepers who have worked tirelessly throughout tax season!

Alex and Anna Moss launched FireCask, an online niche marketing and web design agency, from their kitchen table in Manchester. They were able to turn the COVID-19 crisis into a successful opportunity, taking their business from strength to strength.