Xero Blog

At Xero, we are honing in on how we can bring about simpler, more seamless and smarter workflows to benefit our partners and small business customers. This translates to simpler ways in how we collect data and how that contributes to a more seamless process for accountants and their clients, as well as smarter insights to drive business success. 

Xero’s business has evolved rapidly, transforming from a cloud accounting software to a global small business platform. We have revitalised our business in line with the rise of platform businesses globally, where users have the power of accessing data from multiple sources in one single platform – a single source of truth as we call it.

Our 2019 round of Xero Roadshow US has come to an end and we’ve wrapped up the events feeling inspired by all of the accountants and bookkeepers we’ve met on the road and their dedication to shaping the future of the profession.

Xero and Kea NZ are partnering to connect Kiwi small businesses to global networks, helping them to break into new markets. Overseas markets provide the opportunity for New Zealand businesses to grow to a scale that simply could not happen in New Zealand alone.

Hennie Ferreira is the Co-Founder and CEO of Osidon. His passion for entrepreneurship resulted in him founding Pretoria-based company, Osidon, a digital online accountancy company offering industry-leading services to SMEs. As the world navigates the fourth industrial revolution, entrepreneurs and small businesses in South Africa cannot afford to be left behind.

Working for a New Zealand company in the United States has given our founding CTO and Executive General Manager, Payments & Billing Solutions, Craig Walker, a unique perspective on what makes Xero stand out in the global market.

The team has been on the road for over six weeks and we’ve enjoyed every minute meeting accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses. Here are some milestones so far: Over 2,000 partners have attended the Roadshow so far.

We’re proud of the workplace culture we’ve created at Xero and believe in fostering an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and distinctly human. Our teams are free to be themselves and are motivated to succeed and grow so employees can do the best work of their lives. 

Xerocon London 2019 went out on a high with Major Tim Peake CMG, the distinguished European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut, taking to the stage. Tim launched into space on 15th December 2015 and spent almost 200 days onboard the International Space Station (ISS).