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Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
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Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
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Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
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Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
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Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director
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Anchora has launched in New Zealand, appointing former Proximity CTO Romit Sinha as Regional Director. Sinha aims to boost business growth through advanced martech solutions.
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Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy
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Xero has revealed its AI-powered business companion, Just Ask Xero (JAX), to boost accuracy in accounting tasks, launching a beta in August.
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Xero introduces AI tool JAX to boost accounting accuracy
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Xero has unveiled JAX, a new AI-powered smart business companion, at Xerocon London, promising enhanced accuracy in accounting tasks for small businesses.
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Xero revamps subscription plans for NZ business customers
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Xero will debut new business subscription plans in NZ from 12 September 2024 to streamline accounting services and integrate key features directly.
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Cogo partners with Terra Nova to launch carbon tracking
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Cogo and Terra Nova Foundation unveil Earth+ programme in New Zealand to help not-for-profits in Canterbury and Nelson.
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Surviving digital Darwinism by levelling up to a cloud ERP
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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In the age of digital Darwinism, businesses must adapt swiftly. Transitioning to a cloud ERP system like NetSuite offers scalability, integration, and industry-specific solutions vital for growth.
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Volopa integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 bolstering finance tools
Mon, 6th May 2024
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Payments provider Volopa collaborates with Microsoft Dynamics 365, enhancing its expense management tools, building on partnerships earlier this year with ClearBank and Yapily.
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Xero invests USD $25m in Deputy for seamless business management solution
Wed, 1st May 2024
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In a strategic partnership, small business platform Xero invests USD $25 million in shift work platform Deputy to offer comprehensive business solutions, integrating the companies' accounting, payroll, and workforce management systems.
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Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.
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New Zealand small businesses show job growth, sales lag behind
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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New Zealand's small businesses reported 7% year-on-year job growth in the March quarter, surpassing the long-term average of 3%.
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A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Xerocon London's first-timers' guide provides essential insights to prepare for the thrilling atmosphere of the event, which will alter one's perspective on accounting.
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Australian platform Marmalade raises AU$16m to support SMB financial health
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Australian fintech Marmalade secures AU$16m to bolster its invoice payment solution for SMEs, aiming at mitigating cashflow issues and providing risk-free capital.
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Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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Xero unveils AI vision and previews GenAI-powered business assistant, JAX, aiming to revolutionise accounting for small-scale businesses by automating tasks and delivering tailored insights.
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Employment Hero boosts SME support with Google & Microsoft integrations
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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In a bid to streamline the hiring process for SMEs, Australian platform Employment Hero is expanding its capabilities through new integrations with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
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VHS’ triple threat - crypto, blockchain, and cloud ERP
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Australian gaming company, VHS, pioneers a successful approach, integrating crypto, blockchain and cloud ERP in a virtual horse racing platform.
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Outgrown Xero? The signs it’s time to upgrade to a cloud ERP
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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As businesses expand, basic accounting systems like Xero can limit growth. For more complex needs, businesses should consider transitioning to a flexible cloud ERP.
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Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.
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Dynamo6 becomes first NZ firm to earn Google Cloud SMB Specialization
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Dynamo6 becomes the first New Zealand firm awarded with Google Cloud Work Transformation - SMB Specialization. The prestigious tech status recognises Dynamo6's continued technical proficiency and customer success with Google Workspace migrations and deployments.