Xero Blog

At Xero, we’re always looking for ways to better serve our customers and the small business economy. That’s why we’re committed to making sure we have the right people in the right locations around the world, so the teams that build Xero can live and work in the same communities that use our platform every day.

Ready your tablets, laptops and phones because Xero is going ‘On Air’. That’s right, we’re hosting a free to watch content series from 14-17 September dubbed ‘Xero On Air’. We will share information, tips and insights with our communities around the world.

As lockdown eases, more people are returning to work. For many, this is a significant and potentially anxiety-inducing step. As a business leader, it’s important that everyone on your team feels comfortable about the return to work.

The 10 year anniversary of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers New Zealand (ICBNZ) incorporating the NZ Bookkeepers Association brings back so many memories of the phenomenal journey that our bookkeeping industry has been on.

It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for small business so far. I’ve been both saddened and encouraged to hear from small business owners about how it’s impacted them. And although it’s been a tough time for many, we’ve also seen that in some cases, it’s given small business owners time to reflect on their business.

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of Xero’s first Forward Fund scholarship for students pursuing careers in accounting. The winners – Jinhua Johnson of the University of Washington, Brody Mandelbaum of the University of Florida, and Mwaka Namfukwe of Eastern Michigan University – each received a $10,000 USD scholarship to apply to tuition or other costs associated with earning their degree.

At Xero, we’re committed to continuously enhancing our world-class security standards. One of these improvements includes an update to the login page, which uses a newer technology and central login system called Identity.

The chancellor recently announced a temporary cut in the VAT rate from the standard 20% to the reduced rate of 5% for certain supplies in the hospitality and tourism sector. The aim of the change is to boost the economy and encourage consumer spending in the sector.

For Xero, building a fast-growing but sustainable business means taking responsibility for our social and environmental impact, respecting the planet’s resources, and helping to build thriving communities. This also means cultivating a diverse, inclusive and engaged workforce.