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26-Jul-2019 By Unleashed

Working Together in the Cloud Software Ecosystem

Moving to cloud inventory software is a big step, but it doesn’t have to be an intimidating one. And if you need a bit of extra help, there’s always an expert on hand to help out.

Blog, People
08-Mar-2019 By Tradify

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2019

It’ll be no surprise to many of us that 8th March is the International Women’s Day. A day of recognising the achievement and the rights of women all around the world. It is also a day to raise...

Blog
05-Jul-2016 By Gillian Rossouw

Xero Road Shows, Xero Conferences – My incredible journey

My collection of memories attending Xero Roadshows and XeroCons since 2010 to 2015.

27 Social Media Tools Retailers Can Use to Boost Influence and Sales

Social media isn’t just about viral videos or selfies. For consumers, sites and apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are playing an increasingly large role in their path to purchase. ...

Marketing
25-Nov-2015 By Vend

Build your brand and increase revenue with Instagram

Instagram is one of the big four social networks, alongside Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. It took what people loved most about Facebook, sharing photos, and turned it into a global phenomenon. An...

Marketing
25-Nov-2015 By Neto

How online reviews can help your business grow faster

The results are in. If you’re not proactively listening to business online reviews, you might be missing out on key insights into how to grow an online business. This consumer review survey by...

Technology
25-Nov-2015 By Neto

10 benefits of trading purely online

Are you thinking of starting a retail business? Do you already have a brick and mortar store and have been thinking of making a switch to ecommerce? Operating an online-only store has many advantages,...

Marketing
25-Nov-2015 By Vend

How to Create Holiday Gift Guides That Inspire Shoppers & Increase Sales

A gift guide is one of the most powerful tools you can have during the holidays. It allows you to showcase your products, inspire shoppers, and stay top of mind throughout the season. But it’s...

Marketing
25-Nov-2015 By Neto

How to Give your Brands and Products Sticky Names

Developing product and brand names that become iconic is an art, with a whole range of factors that need to come together at the right time. These include things that are in your control, such as the...

Impeccable Branding for Business Success

Branding is the emotional response your business evokes in its audience. It is more than a logo or a series of advertisements, it encompasses all the accumulated interactions your business has with...

Technology
25-Nov-2015 By Employment Innovations

How to Supercharge Innovation into a Company’s DNA

Technology has changed business as we once knew it… And it’s not stopping either. The changes are quickly advancing. In order to thrive and succeed in today’s fast paced environment, your...

Marketing, People, Productivity
25-Nov-2015 By XERO

Global Entrepreneurship Week: Does your business have what it takes?

As a small business owner, you should take any edge you can get when it comes to being successful. You never know what piece of advice is going to be the key to breaking your business wide open. ...

Marketing, People
25-Nov-2015 By XERO

This survey shows what women really value in their businesses

In honor of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we want to celebrate women who are out there working hard on their businesses. We know starting and running your own business presents new challenges...

Marketing, Technology
25-Nov-2015 By Neto

Is Free Shipping Right for your Business?

The promise of free-shipping can seem too good to be true, and often it is suspected that the shipping costs have been absorbed into the price of the goods. This can sometimes be true, but with...

People
25-Nov-2015 By XERO

What separates entrepreneurs who succeed from those who fail?

Entrepreneurs will often say you’ve got to fail fast and learn faster if you want to succeed. It’s these learnings which not only make you a better business owner but also increase your chances of...

People
25-Nov-2015 By business.govt.nz

Refusing to supply another business

As a business owner, you can generally decide who you want to do business with, but in some circumstances you could be breaking the law if you refuse. Whether you’re a supplier, manufacturer,...

People
25-Nov-2015 By business.govt.nz

Casual workers: Filling gaps at short notice

With the summer holidays approaching, now is the time to think about how you’ll fill staffing gaps quickly. Casual employees could be the answer. Unexpected events, such as a staff member calling...

Productivity
25-Nov-2015 By Neto

The Secrets of Effective Time Management

There is never enough time in the day to do everything, which is why it is important to make the most of the time you do have. The biggest hurdle to efficient time use is a lack of planning and...

Marketing
25-Nov-2015 By XERO

A retailer explains how you can still make a living with a bricks-and-mortar store

At Xero, we use the power of technology to foster innovation, connection and entrepreneurialism. To create beautiful work that makes a difference. This is why each month, we speak to business leaders...

Technology
25-Nov-2015 By XERO

Technology and your accountant could be the difference between success and failure

Want to succeed as a small business owner? Have a mentor or an accountant. Our recent Make or Break? report shows that asking for help from mentors and advisors, and having a good relationship with...

Money
25-Nov-2015 By business.govt.nz

What to do if the price tag isn’t right

It’s a retailer’s worst nightmare, and a delight for consumers – realising a pricing error has underpriced goods for sale. It rarely happens, but if it does strike your business, here are...

People
25-Nov-2015 By XERO

Pressure is a privilege: Lessons on leadership from the All Blacks

Bestselling author and business coach James Kerr hosted a dinner with Xero to discuss the overlap in the philosophy of sport and business. James makes a living coaching high performing teams and...

Tax, Xero
25-Nov-2015 By XERO

File your GST returns straight from Xero – pilot program

Last week Revenue Minister, the Hon. Todd McClay announced an industry initiative enabling businesses to file GST returns straight from Xero to Inland Revenue (IR), rather than having to file a...

Tax
25-Nov-2015 By Inland Revenue

Using your home for business

Many people who run a small business use an area in the home for work purposes. You do not have to have an area specifically set aside for the business. If you're doing this, you can make a claim for...

Tax
25-Nov-2015 By business.govt.nz

Tax on Christmas parties and presents

It’s coming up to that time of year when you might be planning a staff Christmas party. It's great for morale and a chance to mark the end of the year. But what are the tax considerations? You...

Tax
25-Nov-2015 By business.govt.nz

Government hours over Christmas and New Year

Most government agencies close down over Christmas and in early January. Here’s a list of who will be open and who shuts down for holidays.

People, Tax
25-Nov-2015 By business.govt.nz

Alert: Deadline to company director changes ended 28 October

From 28 October all New Zealand companies must have at least one director who lives in New Zealand, or who lives in Australia and is a director of an Australian registered company. New Zealand...

Money
25-Nov-2015 By business.govt.nz

Money: Brighter NZ banknotes hit the streets

Have you noticed that your cash till is looking a bit different? It could be that you’ve already received some of New Zealand’s new banknotes. New $5 and $10 notes started to be released by the...

Productivity
25-Nov-2015 By business.govt.nz

Copyright and your business

Do you a run a business and express ideas or information in your own unique way? You should understand if your work is protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (the Copyright Act).

Marketing
25-Nov-2015 By business.govt.nz

The Do Not Call Register

Does your business use telemarketing or fax marketing to promote goods or services? If so, you need to be aware of your obligations under the Do Not Call Register Act External Site.