Xero Blog

Welcome to Humans of Xero! It’s a series about some of the awesome humans that work at Xero. We’ll talk a bit about their work, their passions and what makes them tick.

A sleepy country town with a population of 3,000 doesn’t seem like the ideal backdrop for a thriving public accounting business. But Kristen Lovett, founder and senior accountant at KLAS Business + Accounting, saw a gap in the market in Tenterfield, New South Wales, for a practice with a real human focus.

Rick Hemphill is a manager within ShineWing Australia’s business and private client advisory division. He shares his journey from a pen-and-paper accountant to the head of a digital team developing software solutions for clients.

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.

Technology plays a major role in nearly every aspect of our lives – from how we work, shop and even date.  With the growth of the Internet, social media and dating apps, the majority of our relationships – both romantic and platonic – are now formed online.

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day and with it comes exciting announcements. We are thrilled to be officially changing our relationship status and proclaiming our love for Hubdoc, as Xero’s newest data capture solution hits Kiwi shores!

Geographical isolation is a part of life for many Queenslanders. But as Jane Pollard, Principal of Catalyst Accounting & Tax, discusses, some of the Sunshine State’s most remote businesses are bridging the physical gap by embracing digital connectivity.

We’re thrilled to announce our epic annual Xero UK Roadshow is coming to a town near you. We’re getting ready to travel the country to meet with our incredible network of accountants and bookkeepers, visiting 11 cities across the UK from 8 May to 11 June.