Xero Archives - SmartCompany https://www.smartcompany.com.au/sponsors/xero/ Business news, business advice and information for Australian SMEs, startups and entrepreneurs Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:13:21 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1.png?w=32 Xero Archives - SmartCompany https://www.smartcompany.com.au/sponsors/xero/ 32 32 202088525 Small steps lead to big impact through sustainability https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/small-steps-lead-to-big-impact-through-sustainability/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/small-steps-lead-to-big-impact-through-sustainability/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:00:10 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=301647 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.

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Productivity tips to take into FY25 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/productivity-tips-to-take-into-fy25/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/productivity-tips-to-take-into-fy25/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:00:21 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=300254 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.

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Expert tips on how to get prepared for EOFY and FY25 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/expert-tips-on-how-to-get-prepared-for-eofy-and-fy25/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/expert-tips-on-how-to-get-prepared-for-eofy-and-fy25/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:59:29 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=298466 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.

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Take control of your cash flow with these simple tips https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/take-control-of-your-cash-flow-with-these-simple-tips/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/take-control-of-your-cash-flow-with-these-simple-tips/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:00:11 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=297464 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.

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Is social media the ‘missing piece’ in your business strategy? https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/is-social-media-the-missing-piece-in-your-business-strategy/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/is-social-media-the-missing-piece-in-your-business-strategy/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:00:03 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=292947 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.

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eBook: Gain control of your cash flow using technology https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/ebooks/ebook-gain-control-of-your-cash-flow-using-technology/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/ebooks/ebook-gain-control-of-your-cash-flow-using-technology/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 23:00:45 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=265631 Download this eBook and learn how to streamline your operations and build a healthier cash flow — and gain greater peace of mind.

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How taking climate action in your business can be easy and help your bottom line https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/how-taking-climate-action-in-your-business-can-be-easy-and-help-your-bottom-line/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/how-taking-climate-action-in-your-business-can-be-easy-and-help-your-bottom-line/#respond Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:33:00 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=258901 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. 

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Four ways apps can help successfully grow and retain your team https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/four-ways-apps-can-help-successfully-grow-and-retain-your-team/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/four-ways-apps-can-help-successfully-grow-and-retain-your-team/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:00:13 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=257234 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.

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Six retail apps to heat up your summer sales https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/six-cool-retail-apps-to-heat-up-your-summer-sales/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/six-cool-retail-apps-to-heat-up-your-summer-sales/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:00:07 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=254041 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.

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The best ways to reinvest your tax refund this EOFY https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/the-best-ways-to-reinvest-your-tax-refund-this-eofy/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/partner-content/articles/the-best-ways-to-reinvest-your-tax-refund-this-eofy/#respond Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=240254 As we race towards June 30, all thoughts start turning to tax refunds and deductions.

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