Australian stories

Xero launches a payroll only solution for Australia's smallest employers

Xero unveils Payroll Only plan to help small Aussie businesses with up to 4 employees comply with new mandatory Single Touch Payroll reporting requirements.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019

Global stories

Fintech

Xero reports $1.3mil net profit, passes 2 million global subscribers

While it took more than a decade to add Xero's first million subscribers, it took two and a half years to add the next million.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019

Fintech

Embracing the possibilities of an open source future

Open source programs now power over half of global software companies, transforming the IT landscape with flexibility, economy, and data portability.

By Chris Gibbs • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019

Data Analytics

Xero data shows SMB growth linked to technology spend

Australian small businesses that increase their investment in technology grow their revenue and create jobs faster than other businesses.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019

Fintech

How platforms enable business owners to do what they love

Cloud revolution gives small firms big player tools. API platforms and scalable services level the playing field.

By Nick Houldsworth • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019

Fintech

GoCardless to double ANZ team by end of year

With a successful E round of investment and continuing organic growth globally, the debit network platform company aims to expand its local presence.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019

Data Analytics

Xero launches new data capture product in NZ

Xero launches Hubdoc in NZ, leveraging AI to automate admin tasks for SMEs. With over 150 connections, it's set to transform Kiwi businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019

Document Management

Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe

Xero forges new alliances with Uber for Business and Adobe Sign to streamline admin tasks and boost productivity for small businesses and advisors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Fintech

Xero celebrates 1m subscriber milestone

Xero surpasses goal of one million subscribers in New Zealand and Australia, with $1.51bn worth of transactions passing through its platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018

Fintech

Rewired: Meet the teams in Xero's new coworking space

Rewired coworking hub in Auckland welcomes fintech firms Futrli, GoCardless, and Revolut as inaugural tenants.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018

Stories from other regions

Fintech

PaySauce and Xero form strategic alliance in the name of Kiwi farmers

PaySauce and Xero join forces to support Kiwi farmers with Xero For Farming, enhancing financial clarity and compliance through cloud technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019

Fintech

Xero offers more than 850,000 Kiwis mental wellbeing support

Xero extends its Xero Assistance Programme, offering free mental wellbeing support to 850,000 New Zealand small business owners, employees, and their families.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019

Fintech

Kiwi SMBs owed $7.4 billion in overdue payments

New figures from Xero reveal that small businesses in New Zealand are owed NZD 7.4bn ($4.7bn) in overdue payments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019

Fintech

BP signs up as latest Xero partner

BP partners with Xero Connect, enabling seamless integration of BP Fuelcard invoices with Xero's platform, streamlining admin for small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019

Fintech

The Tech Life Project takes Year 6 girls to Xero & Trade Me HQ

Five Christchurch Year 6 girls experienced an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at tech giants Trade Me and Xero, encouraging future careers in tech.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019

Fintech

Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity

Several high profile Kiwi tech firms will be giving young New Zealand female students the opportunity to be mentored at the upcoming ShadowTech Day events.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019

Fintech

Xero champions workplace mental health for SMBs

Xero launches the Xero Assistance Programme in partnership with Benestar to offer free mental health support to 5000 small business workers in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019