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Tax planning in 2021 will be a little different this year. As part of Xero’s Education Month, we are offering a webinar to give accountants and bookkeepers peace of mind as we head into April.

From better client relationships to faster data retrieval, we reveal the true strategic benefits of automated workflows – and why it’s so important.

This month, we’ve focused on enhancing our existing products on the Xero platform. Our teams use the ‘test, learn, refine’ principle to continuously improve the features you use every day, so you can streamline your accounting work and grow your business.

The ongoing challenges with COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns hasn’t been easy on our teams, and continues to impact our customers and partners around the world.

There are still many unknowns ahead, but there are some things small businesses can start to plan for – these include a number of developments set to impact payroll in 2021.

None of us can predict what 2021 will hold—but it’s guaranteed that digital adoption will continue to have a transformative role on the way we do business.

A handbook, alone, won’t cut it. Ongoing training is key

Ahead of the festive season, we conducted a survey analysing the shopping intentions and behaviours of 1,000 Australians, and how they feel about purchasing from small businesses for Christmas presents this year.

We all know small business owners have been pivoting fast, planning ahead and working to excel across all areas of business. That’s not an easy task at any time.

The omnibus bill containing a raft of the federal budget’s tax measures has now been passed by both houses of Parliament.

The average debtor days for accounting firms is significantly higher than the average for other sectors. Fortunately, there are simple ways for accountants to reduce debtor days and improve cash flow.

The challenge set for the Treasurer in this Budget was to deliver a plan to jumpstart the economy out of hibernation, by encouraging jobs, investment and household spending.

Product releases 10.2020

Helping your employees feel safe as they transition back into the office is easier than you think with new technology.

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Here's how to determine what problems you can solve to make your new business a success.

What new or even old strategies do you use now to help your business thrive during the pandemic?

Creating a budget for your small business doesn’t have to be a complicated process.

The rate of job losses as a result of the economic downturn has slowed down, with the number of Australians out of work suppressed to under a million, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

In this short article we consider three of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 stimulus measures; JobKeeper, cash flow boost and access to super, and what you should be doing now.

All businesses experience risk. Government restrictions can be a risk. An economic downturn can be a risk. A slowdown in freight movement can be a risk. Kyla Kirkpatrick, founder and CEO of Emperor Champagne, speaks about innovating during a pandemic, when everything you thought you knew is upended and all the risks a business may face are laid...

The government is providing critical financial support for eligible businesses and their employees through the JobKeeper stimulus package.

When you receive an email, and it seems suspicious, take the time to look into its different elements.

This workaround won’t take you more than a few minutes each month.

These two steps are the foundation of your business plan. Without them, it will be challenging to create one. But why should you bother with a business plan?

Working with an accountant during the early stages of your start-up ensures you have the right foundations for your business.

A communications agency veteran shares why maintaining your audience's trust is the most important factor.

Companies that offer remote work, but don’t have tools or processes in place, may suffer from communication gaps.

You're not alone, but there is an action plan.

A business continuity plan (BCP) is a comprehensive plan with contingencies for business processes, assets, human resources, and business partners in case of an emergency.