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Building a digital-first retail logistics business with Xero and Talenox

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Driven by the rise of smartphones and growing internet penetration, the burgeoning middle class in Asia is making more eCommerce purchases than ever. The 2016 and 2017 Google-Temasek reports projected a US$200 billion internet economy in the region by 2025. The 2018 report, however, placed that number even higher, at US$240 billion — an increase …

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Get ready: Changes to Australian modern awards coming in March

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If you’re an Australian employer, you may be aware that changes are coming to modern awards that will require added compliance. The Fair Work Commission announced its final decision last year amid media stories of employers underpaying workers. The new award requirements take effect 1 March 2020. Many businesses will need to review employment contracts …

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Uber for Business joins Xero Connect in Australia and NZ

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We’re proud to announce that Uber for Business has joined Xero Connect in Australia and New Zealand. Since unveiling our partnership with Uber for Business last year, we’ve been working hard on a solution to reduce administrative burden for small business owners. The feedback we’ve had so far has been great. And from today, the …

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How the right technology can be a game-changer for non-profits

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We’re a country of do-gooders here in New Zealand. We ranked third on last year’s World Giving Index and we have 27,800 charities for a population of just under five million. There are around 115,000 organisations in New Zealand’s not-for-profit (NFP) sector. These are a mixture of incorporated and unincorporated organisations, depending on their income, …

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Business Rewired: Preparing for turbulent times

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According to our Business Rewired report, 2.6 million small business owners in the UK have genuine concerns about the future. They worry about broad business issues like late payments (54%), cyber-attacks (27%) and tax rates (44%). But they also worry about things like Brexit (44%), employee recruitment costs (19%) and increasing levels of productivity (31%) …

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Going Freelance: Getting in control of your life and your numbers

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Becoming a freelancer is a big step in anyone’s life. It means setting up your own micro business, finding the ideal customers and learning to make money from your own skills and services. But if you get it right, going freelance really can change your life for the better. Steve Ash, freelancer and content consultant …

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Square, Xero enhance integration and point-of-sale features

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If you’re a Xero subscriber using Square, you know how great these two solutions are. We’ve listened to your feedback and are working to make sure they’re even better when combined. Today, we’re delighted to announce we’ve enhanced the Xero-Square integration for Australian users, and we’re working to bring these improvements to other regions soon. …

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What does the future of technology look like for South Africa’s SMEs?

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Over the past decade, technology has radically changed the way businesses operate. Now, even small businesses have access to powerful tools that were previously too expensive or complicated.  The pace of change has been rapid – and it’s unlikely to slow down. Businesses must keep up with technology to stay competitive. According to research conducted …

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Uber for Business and Xero Connect partner in Australia and NZ

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We’re proud to announce that Uber for Business has officially launched with Xero Connect in Australia and New Zealand. Since unveiling our partnership with Uber for Business last year, we’ve been working hard on a solution to reduce administrative burden for small business owners. The feedback we’ve had so far has been great. And from …

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Will the new GST law even the playing field for Kiwi retailers?

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In today’s digital world, it’s not easy being a mom-and-pop shop. For these small businesses, competing with big international retailers is an uphill battle. Not only do they have big budgets for flashy experiential retail stores and optimised online stores, they have the resources to target their customers on several platforms. For consumers, it’s hard …

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