Your toolkit for starting a new business
Starting a business can be exciting and daunting. We break it down into the key steps, with tools and resources for getting up and running.
Ideas and research
Starting your own business? Here’s what you need to know about the best business ideas and where to start.
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.
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.
Registering a business and other admin tasks
After all the excitement of deciding to start a business, you’ll have some paperwork to do.
Finding and selling to customers
The next crucial step is promoting your business and starting to sell your goods and services.
How to invoice
Looking for help on making and sending invoices and getting them paid? Check out these tips on the art of invoicing.
Free invoice template
Download the web’s simplest invoice template and use it over and over and over again.
Getting paid and paying others
So you’ve sold your product or service, now how do you make sure you get paid so you can pay your bills?
Invoice payment terms: types, examples and when to use
Learn how to set invoice payment terms that speed up cash flow. Get seven tips to help you get paid faster.
How to deal with unpaid invoices and avoid late payments
Turn your unpaid invoices into cash faster. Learn eight simple ways to chase payments and get paid on time.
How to pay yourself from your business: salary or draw
Learn how to pay yourself, pick the right method, and keep tax and cash flow on track.
Business accounting 101
Got sales coming in the door? Congrats! Here are resources to help you do basic accounting for your small business and track performance.
How to create a small business budget
Businesses need budgets. So how do you go about setting a business budget? What are the main things you need to put in?
Free balance sheet template
Download a balance sheet template for your business. And learn how Xero software can make reporting easier.
Free profit and loss template
Download a profit and loss (P&L) template for your business. And learn how Xero software can make reporting easier.
Look up the accounting glossary.
Get updates on resources and tools
Get updates on new resources and tools to help your growing business.
Start using Xero for free
Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.