Xero stories
Wise forecasts that by 2026 agentic AI will run core business tasks, pushing firms to embed tools, tighten oversight and rethink outsourcing.
Airwallex hits USD $1bn in assets for its Yield product as it launches in the US, targeting SMEs seeking returns on operational cash.
ShiftCare nets over USD $20,000 from Xero referrals after baking accounting recommendations into onboarding and in-app workflows.
Xero unveils AI-powered invoicing and payment tools, promising to cut late payments and ease cash-flow strain for small businesses.
Xero rolls out richer credit note webhooks so developers can ditch heavy polling, cut API traffic and get faster, event-driven updates.
Xero launches App Store Power Lists to spotlight top referred apps, boosting discovery for small businesses and reach for developers.
New Zealand small firms notch strongest sales in three years as December spending surges and easing interest rates speed up payments.
Canopy to launch AI-powered bookkeeping module in 2026, unifying ledger visibility, month-end workflows and client collaboration tools.
Virtual Spotter makes US its biggest market as lean direct debit model cuts gym admin by 65 hours and AUD $1.4k a month per client.
Xero is axing its app store billing by June 2026, forcing developers onto new API-based tiers and their own subscription systems.
New York fintech Ramp is betting on 'self-driving' finance, using AI and Visa cards to automate spend, bills and cash for US firms.
US small firms saw sales growth sink to a two-year low in late 2025, even as invoice payments sped up and cash flow pressures eased.
Canadian small business sales sank 4.1% in late 2025, the sharpest quarterly slump since 2020, as uncertainty and supply shocks hit demand.
2degrees and Bunnings Trade join forces to offer PowerPass tradies discounted mobile, broadband and electricity deals across New Zealand.
Australian staff are driving office AI use, saving hours weekly and quietly bypassing policies as employers race to catch up with demand.
Xero launches a checklist-style year-end workflow to help small firms reconcile accounts, manage documents and cut adviser workload.
New Zealand funds expansion of low-cost factory tech scheme to help 180 manufacturers boost productivity and compete with digital rivals.
Wagepoint rolls out built-in timesheets and a new mobile app, aiming to simplify payroll and time tracking for small Canadian businesses.
Stress is costing Canadian small business owners 31 workdays a year, with many losing sleep, missing events and weighing up closing shop.
Stress is surging for New Zealand's small business owners, with nearly half considering closing as rising costs and tax shocks take their toll.
