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It’s fair to say that over the past 16 months or so, we’ve become more digitally-connected than ever before. We can’t underestimate the roles that data and digital technologies continue to play in helping small businesses survive during the pandemic.

This article was last updated on Tuesday 20 July 2021. As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, you can find the information you need on government support at Service NSW.  In some very welcome news for business owners, the New South Wales and Commonwealth governments have announced a new support package for businesses impacted by the current Greater Sydney lockdown.

It’s no secret that FY21 will go down in the history books as one of our most challenging years yet. From extreme weather events to COVID-19, Aussies have had it tough.

Today, 6 July 2021, marks a special day in Xero’s journey. On this day 15 years ago, our founder, Rod Drury, registered Xero as a company in Wellington, New Zealand. Fifteen years ago, Rod and the Xero foundation team took the first steps to bring the vision of accounting software in the cloud to life and scaling a purposeful, global Software as a Service (SaaS) business from New Zealand. 

At Xero, we’re big believers in using cloud technology to unlock efficiency and power small business success. Every week we hear success stories from small businesses and advisors about how using apps has helped them do just that.

Today we announced Xero’s full year financial and operating results to 31 March 2021 (FY21).  Over the last year, we’ve focused on responding to the immediate needs of our customers, continuing to introduce new products and services and executing our growth strategy, demonstrated by a significant capital raise, and a number of important acquisitions. 

We’re thrilled to announce that Xero has been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work. The prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine, is based on a rigorous assessment process that’s backed by behavioural science research.

If you know me, there is nothing I like better than getting together with the Xero community of accountants, bookkeepers, small businesses and app partners.  Some of my favourite memories in the time I’ve been at Xero have been at our events, particularly Xerocons.

It’s fair to say the past 12 months have been tumultuous for the majority of the world’s population. The impact of COVID-19 has truly tested people emotionally and financially, and upended entire industries.