Online vs bricks-and-mortar businessOnline vs bricks-and-mortar business

Source: Xero Comparing financial performance, workload, and stress between business types. Introduction Xero surveyed 171 accountants and bookkeepers with a collective clientele of more than 6,000 small businesses to explore the differences between online and physical businesses. 59 of those experts (accounting for more than 2,200 businesses) were based in{...}

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3 reasons why you should have a CPA complete your BAS3 reasons why you should have a CPA complete your BAS

Whether to hire a professional to handle your accounting and tax is not an easy decision. However, when the tax times come around, it can be daunting for business owners. In this blog, we’ll cover the business activity statement (BAS) and 3 reasons why getting your BAS professionally done is{...}

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Tax Ombudsman discovers something ‘weird’ about self-filersTax Ombudsman discovers something ‘weird’ about self-filers

Tom McIlroy Political reporter Oct 10, 2022 – Source: Australian Financial Review Thousands of Australians do their own tax and then object to the result, a phenomenon the Tax Ombudsman has described as “weird”. Australians lodging their own annual tax return are the source of more than half the complaints{...}

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Apps to help solve four of your business pain pointsApps to help solve four of your business pain points

Apps can help automate your admin, generate you insights, manage your day-to-day operations and give you access to deep analytics for smarter business decisions. Here are some of the most popular apps in the Xero App Store that help tackle some common business needs. Apps to help solve four of{...}

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Xero changes Authentication RulesXero changes Authentication Rules

Changes to multi-factor authentication are coming for Australian customers Over the last few years, our lives – and businesses across the world – have moved online at a rapid pace. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have followed and are using new, digital methods to target Australians. At Xero, we are custodians of your{...}

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How To Market Your Small BusinessHow To Market Your Small Business

Do you want to start marketing your business but don’t know where to begin? You’re not alone. Small businesses make up over 90% of all businesses in the U.S., U.K., and Europe. So if you’re struggling to get noticed or generate inquiries or sales from potential customers, this guide will show you{...}

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Critical Warning Signs That Your Business is Suffering Financial StressCritical Warning Signs That Your Business is Suffering Financial Stress

Statutory Demand Notice A Statutory Demand Notice is a written, formal document from a creditor requesting payment of outstanding debt. If you receive a statutory demand, you have 21 days to pay your debt. If you choose to ignore the demand, your business will be presumed to be insolvent, which{...}

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