Chapter 9

Where to next? Tools and guides for your business

Now that you’re in business, you want to stay there. Xero’s got resources and solutions to help.

Small business guides by Xero

Free resources for new businesses

Guides

Handy tips and tricks to help you in your new life as a business owner.

Business planning templates

Choose between a 1-page or long-form template and get going.

Get stat-packed insights into the world of small business.

Tech solutions for small businesses

Xero accounting software

You’ll be surprised by how much of your financial admin can be automated.

Xero pay runs

Take the stress out of payday

Apps for everything else

Find apps for ecommerce, inventory, POS and more.

Talk to the experts

Need an accountant or bookkeeper? Find one in our directory.

Disclaimer

Xero does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice. This guide has been provided for information purposes only. You should consult your own professional advisors for advice directly relating to your business or before taking action in relation to any of the content provided.

How to start a business

Thousands of new businesses open every day. If all those people can do it, why not you? Here’s what to do, and when.

  1. How to do market research

    Your business idea is clearly inspired. But it helps to check you’re not the only one who thinks so.

  2. How to write a business plan

    Writing a business plan will help nail down your idea and give you a blueprint for executing it.

  3. Budgeting and forecasting

    It’s time to run some numbers on your business idea. Budgeting and forecasting help with that.

  4. Pricing strategies and cost of goods sold

    Your prices can influence the number of sales you make and the profit you earn on each transaction.

  5. Types of business structure

    Your business structure can affect how much tax you pay, and how you're treated by the law.

  6. Small business accounting

    If you’re starting a business, then you’ll need to get familiar with some accounting basics.

  7. Registering a business and other admin tasks

    After all the excitement of deciding to start a business, you’ll have some paperwork to do.

  8. How to create a business website

    Treat your website like an online version of a storefront. It’s the first impression for many customers and prospects.

  9. Tools and guides for your business

    Now that you’re in business, you want to stay there. Xero’s got resources and solutions to help.

  10. What starting a business looks like

    A Xero survey of 1,000 North American startups reveals why and how they started their businesses.

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