Hero to Xero: Accounting software for small businesses
Healthy start up business is easy with Xero. Xero helps you plan for the future, giving you a view of your business finances anywhere.
First up, I am in no way affiliated to Xero, I just love the software and as the owner of several start up businesses - I’ve tried a lot.
The below is quick insight into why I've shackled my financial fate to Xero. It's not that I love accounting now; it's just that Xero makes it tolerable. Imagine being able to manage your finances, on the move, on your phone and without wanting to cry?
That's Xero for you.
a quick LOWDOWN
Intuitive Enough for the Financially Allergic: Its interface is so user-friendly that even those of us who break out in hives at the sight of a spreadsheet can navigate it. If something doesn’t make sense, there are STACKS of community support and very good customer service.
Automates the Mundane: Xero takes over the mundane parts of accounting, like reconciling bank transactions and chasing invoices, so you can pretend to have an AI assistant. It's the closest thing to magic in the financial world.
Real-Time Financial Stalking: Get a live update on your financial health without doing anything. What I love about Xero is being able to use its features from my phone. It doesn’t matter where I am in the world, I can pretty much always check in.
Up in the Cloud Cloud-based means you can do accountant-y stuff from anywhere. Stuck in a meeting? Check your cash flow. Want to show off to your friends? Accidentally open the app. In bed at 3 a.m. worrying about money? Xero’s there too.
Easy to Scale: When starting your start up journey, it’s hard to imagine that one day you might have lots of spinning plates and huge movement in daily cashflow. Whether you're still figuring out what you're doing or you've somewhat figured it out, Xero sticks around, handling everything from your first invoice to your thousandth.
Everyone loves an app
Xero doesn't just play well with numbers; it's also a social butterfly in the software world, connecting with a ton of apps to streamline business processes.From inventory management with Unleashed to seamless payment processing through Stripe and PayPal, Xero ensures that all your systems talk to each other without any awkward silences.
Need to chase invoices? Debtor Daddy (stunning name) integrates directly, turning the tedious task of following up on payments into a walk in the park. And for those who live and breathe e-commerce, Shopify integration means your sales data flows directly into Xero, making bookkeeping as smooth as your checkout process.
These integrations not only save time but also paint a complete picture of your financial health, all within the familiar confines of Xero's dashboard.
how much does xero cost?
Investing in Xero won't require selling a kidney, but it's still a business expense that needs consideration. Xero’s pricing plans are tiered and they regularly run offers and discounts to support small businesses. Prices start from ‘I can skip a couple of lattes for this’ to ‘okay, this had better be worth it’ and you can pay monthly or annually.
The good news? You get amazing features even with the basic plan, from capturing bills and receipts to sending invoices that actually get paid.
Think of it as paying for peace of mind, minus the spa music.
And with their free trial, you can take it for a test drive, no strings attached—because the only thing better than efficient accounting is efficient accounting that's free.
