DROWNING IN SPREADSHEETS?
WITH XERO VOLUME: 04
As the calendar year is quickly coming to a close, business owners often have some of their procedures to review. Is this the year that you lay the foundation for greater success ahead? Just one more month until then end of the fiscal and now would be a great time to bed in new systems ahead of the seasonal rush. In particular, it’s the perfect time to think about how you manage your accounting. Maybe your current spreadsheet-based system has served you well for years. It seems to give you control. And you’re reluctant to risk that sense of security by making changes. But your business needs you to look hard at the real advantages offered by Xero’s worldleading cloud-based accounting software. Making the move to Xero means giving yourself more control, not less. And by freeing you from mundane accountancy tasks, it can give you time to take your business to the next level. Get started with Xero now, and the end of the financial year will hold no hidden surprises. With real-time data available, you’ll be better equipped than ever before to see how your business is tracking – and where it’s headed.
1. THE TIME IS RIGHT
The middle of the financial year is one of the best times to take stock and introduce a new accountancy system. Xero can guide you and your people through every step of the transition; their small-business specialists are there to help you get set up and going.
2. WELCOME TO THE FUTURE
Spreadsheets show only where your business has been. Xero’s realtime data means you have all the information your old system delivers but can also see much more accurately where you’re headed – and what you need to do to reach your goals.
3. ESCAPE THE GRIND
Doing the accounts doesn’t have to mean being chained to your office, inputting numbers. With Xero, those numbers are entered automatically, And the beauty of a cloud-based system is that you won’t need to be at your desk to have all the information you need right at your fingertips. Whether you’re sitting at the kitchen table, taking a break at the bach or on an overseas getaway, you can log in and see what’s happening.
4. KEEPING IT SIMPLE
Xero can de-clutter your accounting. Its user-friendly systems are logical, straightforward and reliable.
5. SAFETY FIRST
Your information is safe with Xero. If your PC, laptop or tablet gets lost or stolen, you don’t lose your data – it’s safely and securely stored online and backed up in several locations. Multiple layers of firewalls and intrusion-protection systems keep it secure. How does the safety of your current system compare?
6. PAIN-FREE PAYROLL
Adding payroll to Xero makes paydays simple. Relax with the knowledge that tax, KiwiSaver and leave calculations are automatically looked after for you. And updates to tax rates are all taken care of, too. Better for you – and your employees.
7. STREAMLINED QUOTES AND INVOICING
Xero creates and manages quotes and easily turns them into invoices when the work is done. Getting paid becomes easier with an online “pay now” option on your invoices and automatic invoice reminders.
8. TOTAL CONTROL
Above all, you’re in command. From your online Xero dashboard, you can see all your bank balances, invoices, bills and expense claims at a glance and add new transactions with a simple click. If you like to know the financial side of your business inside out, Xero provides all the information you could ask for.