Xero

We sat down with Tamara Somers, GM of Sustainability and Impact at Xero, to discuss how the fund can enable eco-friendly initiatives, while also sharing practical tips to help small businesses implement savvy sustainability measures.

Thankfully, the latest Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) report is delivering some valuable insights that could help you better understand why your industry is operating in a particular way.

The lead-up to EOFY can be both stressful and confusing. Understatement of the century, right? But things get even more stressful and more confusing when you are also juggling the financial complexities of running a business.

There’s no getting away from the fact that cash flow is — and always will be — an essential part of operating a thriving business. However, staying on top of the numbers can sometimes feel like a daunting task, especially during key compliance periods like EOFY.

If you dabble in e-commerce or run an entirely online business, you’re already aware of the massive potential of social media. Indeed, four in five (80%) small to medium businesses in Australia say social media is an effective way to market their brand.

Download this eBook and learn how to streamline your operations and build a healthier cash flow — and gain greater peace of mind.

According to a recent Cogo report, 75% of responding businesses believe that their customers are starting to prioritise sustainability over price, while a 2020 IBM study found that 71% of consumers say they would pay more for brands that are sustainable. 

There are four key areas of employee management that may get tricky and more time consuming as your business expands — but fortunately, there are a number of apps that can ease your transition into the next stage of growth.

As the summer holiday season kicks off, many Australian retailers are looking forward to a boost in sales, hoping to make up for slower winter months and October’s dip in retail turnover.

As we race towards June 30, all thoughts start turning to tax refunds and deductions.