1. Create new invoices by copying old ones Seems so simple doesn’t it? But you’d be surprised how many people type the same details each time they enter an invoice. If you’re creating an invoice you know is similar to one you’ve entered before, then find the old invoice and copy it. The old invoice […]
How Isle Of Skye Candles Reinvested For Growth With Float
- Float
- People, Technology, Xero
The small team opened a new workshop and shop on Skye in 2011, and shops opened in Edinburgh, Inverness and historic St Andrews in 2014, then in Glasgow in 2015. A better way of cash flow forecasting At the end of 2016, Isle of Skye Candle Company’s operations manager, Iain McNiven, signed up to Xero […]
The 5 Best Xero Apps of 2018
- Float
- Xero
These apps function globally and offer customer support regardless of your timezone. AutoEntry AutoEntry does what it says on the tin. It eliminates the need for manual data entry of invoices, receipts, and statements for accountants, bookkeepers, and small businesses. The automation means more time can be spent on growing your business rather than deciphering […]
Q & A with Xero expert Heather Smith
- Onventure
- Xero
It’s also an opportunity to meet and make friends with Xero Partners and customers, which is exactly what we did. One of the people we were fortunate to meet is Xero expert and Xero For Dummies author Heather Smith, who was happy to talk to us about some of the problems retailers are facing and […]
Launch of Square Reader in AU means Xero + Square can now take you even farther
- Xero
- Technology, Xero
Xero customers will now be able to connect their Square Register plus Square Reader to their accounting dashboard in less than five minutes, cutting down manual data entry and bank reconciliation. This integration gives businesses access to features including: Mobile business done right — Square lets businesses accept payments on the go or in store. […]
Timesheets goes mobile for Xero Me in AU
- Xero
- Technology, Xero
Xero Me creates more time for you Timesheets in Xero Me allows staff to enter their own hours and submit them for approval. Even better, they can do it during downtime or while they’re on their way to work. It turns doing your timesheet into a simple task. It’s also a great timesaver for administrators. […]
How To Use Xero in 13 Easy Steps
- Float
- Xero
13 may be unlucky for some but if you follow these 13 top tips on how to use Xero and make the most out of your account you won’t need luck. 1.Getting Started with Xero The first step to learning how Xero works is to watch the ‘Getting Started with Xero’ video, 2. Set up […]
Xero + Office 365 gives you a complete view of your contacts
- Xero
- Technology, Xero
When email is more than communication In fact, according to research, around 75% of a business’ intellectual property is contained within email. What does this mean? Most of your key information including documents, commitments and general updates all end up in email. This includes the context around your customer relationships. Whether it’s a quote, a […]
Get paid faster with these 6 invoice tips
1. Email your invoices – do away with snail-mail Almost everyone’s on email these days. Gone are the days when a formal piece of paper is the norm for invoices. Posting your invoices only delays payment — firstly there’s the time they take to reach your customers, second, there’s a high chance your customers will […]
How Cloud Technology Has Transformed the Role of Accountants
- Float
- Tax, Technology, Xero
The role of a tax accountant has been continuously changing over the course of the last 50 years, and it is currently undergoing yet another transition period with the growing popularity of cloud accounting. In the days before the cloud, the accountant was typically involved in every intricate detail of the lives of their clients. […]