There was no hesitation when Michael Chinn was offered the chance to trade in his Southern California lifestyle for a something a bit slower in quaint Auckland. The Software Engineer welcomed the coffee culture, outdoor activities and work-life balance that New Zealand offers ... Read More

When Ale Industries started out, it was rare to find a brewery that had a taproom slinging a triple-hopped IPA. Today, these are some of the staples of an ever-evolving industry. We talked to Morgan Cox, co-founder and ... Read More

I’m still buzzing from the sixth annual industry-leading bookkeeping conference, Bookkeepcon, in Hamilton. What a fantastic conference! I’ve worked with a wonderful team over the years, having founded the association nearly nine years ago. I can only try and express how it felt to see our ... Read More

In support of Plastic Free July, we’re catching up with a few Kiwi businesses that are determined to improve sustainability in New Zealand. CaliWoods reusable straws are an environmentally-friendly stainless steel alternative to plastic straws. We talk to founder, Shay Lawrence, about how her business ... Read More

We are excited to let you know that today Hubdoc joins the Xero family. This means we’ll be able to accelerate delivering Xero’s vision for code-free accounting. We want to help accountants and bookkeepers focus their efforts on making sense of a small business’ financial ... Read More

With less than six weeks to go until Xerocon Brisbane, the buildup to the Xero 2018 Awards is growing. We’ve narrowed down the many nominations to 16 Australian finalists, and we wanted to take a moment ... Read More

When business is booming, not having cash flow can be a major obstacle for businesses, hindering opportunities and limiting their ability to grow. Securing a new deal or major order can take weeks, months or even years, and business owners may find that ... Read More

When you work in the technology industry in support of small business, there’s one thing you can never do: assume you know the answers. To create a positive impact, you have to constantly challenge your own theories, build new feedback loops, and be ... Read More

Check out the latest updates for small businesses and partners, plus a peek at what’s coming out soon. Don’t forget, Xero changes and release updates can be found in Xero Central, or check out the release timeline for some of the more significant ... Read More