Guide

Growing your business

Are you ready to drop the hammer and take your business to the next level? Let’s look at how to grow.

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Now that you have your guide

Managing finances can feel overwhelming. With Xero’s powerful tools, small businesses can stay organised and confident.

Pointers for growing a business

Here are some ideas that have helped other owners grow their businesses. See what would work for you.

Why Xero knows about growing a business

Xero is home to millions of small businesses, who use our software to run their finances and accounting. About 250,000 accountants and bookkeepers use us too. We asked some of those owners and experts how to grow a business, then put their answers in this guide.

What is business growth, anyway?

A business can grow its revenue, its profit, or even just grow up and use more efficient processes. Here’s what business owners said they want (Hearts and Minds, 2017):

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    43% want to get bigger
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    43% want to be more profitable
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    75% want to be more efficient

Handy resources for growing a business

Since you’re wondering how to grow a business, you might find these resources helpful.

Cash flow forecast template

Fill in this template to see how much income you can invest in growth.

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Get finance

Need some outside cash to get things moving? Learn what your options are.

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Bank reconciliation made easy

Keep your financial records up to date with fast and simple reconciliation.

Bank reconciliation for small businesses