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We're improving our infrastructure platform
In January 2013 Xero moved our customers and systems to a new infrastructure that was designed to deliver an improved experience and to allow us to scale up to a million customers. That platform has served us and our customers well. However, as we continue to grow our customer base, we are mindful of the need to scale our platform to provide customers with a fast, secure and easily accessible cloud platform they can access anytime, from any device connected to the internet.
Xero launches new insights with Signals
This month sees the launch of Xero Signals, another asset for small businesses to gain insight into trends within New Zealand’s small business market. Based on real data from almost 10,000 businesses across New Zealand, these insights can help small business owners understand how they’re faring, compared to the rest of the market.
Xero Gravity: The spirit of having entrepreneurial mentors
Get ready for one inspiring episode on Xero Gravity this week as we uncover the power of small business mentorship. Courtney Symons, Partner Marketing manager at Shopify and JD Crouse, Principal of Bolder Band are huge advocates of learning from mentors. Courtney recognizes how valuable mentorship is to small business from her involvement in Shopify’s Build A Business competition. JD, a former winner of the competition, has learned lessons from mentorship that will stay with him for life.
Xero Gravity: Planning for retirement now
You could be sipping martinis on a tropical island sooner than you thought. It all comes down to implementing an effective retirement plan. In this episode of Xero Gravity, Rochelle Odessor, Vice President, Madison Planning Group and Justin Follmer, MBA at Coastal Wealth Advisors catch up with Gene and Elizabeth to dive into the details of retirement planning.
6 things in tech for small businesses
1. Markets around the world have been volatile, so much so that Apple this week blamed its bleak outlook on the rough macroeconomic environment. The tech company said weakness in Russia, Brazil, and Canada was impacting its sales. The Fed this week also said it would be monitoring global markets very closely, especially when considering any movement in US interest rates. Many small business owners now serve a global clientele which, in many cases, spreads their risk.
Xero Gravity: How to partner with big box retailers: Is it a good idea?
This week Xero Gravity addresses the big question: should you partner with the big guns to get your product out to a larger market? And if so, what’s the best way? Join us as hosts Gene Marks and Elizabeth Ü chat with Laura Curtis, founder of Malvi Marshmallow Confections, and Howard Saunders, retail futurist with 22nd and 5th Limited, about making these partnerships work. Laura shares insights from her partnerships with outlets such as Dean & DeLuca’s and Anthropologie.
Pricing plan changes for New Zealand
Thanks for being part of the Xero revolution. We couldn’t have got this far without the incredible support of New Zealand’s small businesses, bookkeepers and accountants. We’ll keep bringing you new features, partnerships and products to help run your businesses, beautifully. But we’ve reached a point where our prices no longer reflect the strength of Xero and how much it’s transformed in the last two years – please read on to hear why we’re changing our prices and what it means for you.
The shift from manual to mobile
There has been a major shift in our world as a result of the rise of mobile devices. The greatest difference is probably how we go about completing everyday tasks. Checking our bank balance, paying a bill, upgrading an account, applying for a credit card. All are examples of activities we once dedicated time to. We planned to visit a branch. We filled out application forms and waited. We sat in front of a browser and dedicated attention to completing a task.
Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day
According to a report by the World Economic Forum, no one nation has yet achieved gender equality. Depending on where they live, women have access to between 58–70% of the economic, educational, health and political resources and opportunities available to men. Enter Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, which takes place today (Wednesday 19 November). It’s part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a huge initiative in which over 150 countries are celebrating entrepreneurship.
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