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How the steps you use to source the right supplier can help you find the right AI tool for your business
Digital Transformation

How the steps you use to source the right supplier can help you find the right AI tool for your business

With the rise of AI tools since ChatGPT, businesses must apply familiar sourcing skills to find the right AI solutions tailored to their needs.

By Soon-Ee Cheah • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Four tips to protect your business from cybercriminals
Data Protection

Four tips to protect your business from cybercriminals

As cybercriminals evolve, businesses must bolster their defences. This Cyber Security Awareness Month, discover four key tips to keep your business safe.

By Mark Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
How small businesses can harness the productivity power of AI
Data Protection

How small businesses can harness the productivity power of AI

AI is helping small businesses in New Zealand tackle productivity issues, crucial amid tough economic conditions, by automating tasks and optimising workflows.

By James Bergin • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
Financial Systems

Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry

New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Xero offers up $20,000 to a trailblazing tech-focused small business
Partner Programmes

Xero offers up $20,000 to a trailblazing tech-focused small business

Xero is offering a NZD $20,000 prize to a tech-focused Kiwi small business through its Beautiful Business Fund competition, aiming to boost innovation.

By Bridget Snelling • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag
Financial Systems

Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag

New research by Xero reveals 75% of New Zealand consumers prefer physical bank cards for in-store payments, but only 17% of small businesses offer mobile payment options.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Xero stories

Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop
Agricultural Technology

Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop

Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Xero appoints Angad Soin as MD for Australia & New Zealand
Customer Experience

Xero appoints Angad Soin as MD for Australia & New Zealand

Xero has appointed Angad Soin as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its strategic focus in the region while he retains his global role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Wise Business launches free invoicing tool for SMBs
Financial Systems

Wise Business launches free invoicing tool for SMBs

Wise Business has launched a free invoicing tool for SMBs, streamlining global payments and facilitating invoicing across multiple currencies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
The case for upgrading to a customisable cloud ERP platform
Financial Systems

The case for upgrading to a customisable cloud ERP platform

Basic accounting software like MYOB or Xero can stifle growth for agile organisations. Customisable cloud ERP systems offer the necessary flexibility and efficiency.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
What your business can learn from Canstar's transformation journey
Unified Communications

What your business can learn from Canstar's transformation journey

Canstar transformed its outdated systems by adopting NetSuite, streamlining financial operations, integrating third-party tools, and boosting efficiency.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million
Financial Systems

Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million

Xero acquires Syft Analytics for up to USD $70 million to boost its global analytics, reporting, and benchmarking capabilities for small businesses and accountants.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
From complexity to clarity: Streamlining account consolidation with Xero and NetSuite
Migration

From complexity to clarity: Streamlining account consolidation with Xero and NetSuite

CFOs struggling with inefficient account consolidation can discover clarity by joining the From Complexity to Clarity webinar on 27 August 2024.

By Don McLean • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Xero stories

Flotilla introduces new tech to aid SMEs in sustainability drive
Digital Transformation

Flotilla introduces new tech to aid SMEs in sustainability drive

Flotilla launches new tech solution suite to aid SMEs in sustainable transformation, focusing on efficient scope 3 carbon data collection and ESG compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Stripe celebrates 10th anniversary in Australia with new solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Stripe celebrates 10th anniversary in Australia with new solutions

Stripe celebrates a decade in Australia with expanded offerings like PayTo and Instant Payouts, supporting over 500,000 businesses in processing $200 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs
Financial Systems

Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs

A Xero report reveals Australian small businesses and consumers are anxious about digital currencies and implantable payment chips, despite growing use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Mark Bartels appointed CEO of Fergus to drive growth
Financial Systems

Mark Bartels appointed CEO of Fergus to drive growth

Fergus, an Australian trade industry software leader, names Mark Bartels CEO, starting 5 August 2024. Bartels aims to drive growth and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024