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Australian platform Marmalade raises AU$16m to support SMB financial health
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Australian platform Marmalade raises AU$16m to support SMB financial health

Australian fintech Marmalade secures AU$16m to bolster its invoice payment solution for SMEs, aiming at mitigating cashflow issues and providing risk-free capital.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Employment Hero boosts SME support with Google & Microsoft integrations
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Employment Hero boosts SME support with Google & Microsoft integrations

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

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Volopa integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 bolstering finance tools
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Volopa integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 bolstering finance tools

Payments provider Volopa collaborates with Microsoft Dynamics 365, enhancing its expense management tools, building on partnerships earlier this year with ClearBank and Yapily.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover
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Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover

Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London
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A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London

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.

By Nicola Stewart • 12 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX
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Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
VHS' triple threat - crypto, blockchain, and cloud ERP
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VHS' triple threat - crypto, blockchain, and cloud ERP

Australian gaming company, VHS, pioneers a successful approach, integrating crypto, blockchain and cloud ERP in a virtual horse racing platform.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Outgrown Xero? The signs it's time to upgrade to a cloud ERP
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Outgrown Xero? The signs it's time to upgrade to a cloud ERP

As businesses expand, basic accounting systems like Xero can limit growth. For more complex needs, businesses should consider transitioning to a flexible cloud ERP.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting
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Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Joseph Lyons officially takes over as CEO of ELMO Software
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Joseph Lyons officially takes over as CEO of ELMO Software

Joseph Lyons, former Managing Director of Xero APAC, takes the helm of ELMO Software as CEO, set to fast-track growth across its HR tech operations in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Nemetschek Group invests in construction finance start-up Briq
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Nemetschek Group invests in construction finance start-up Briq

Software solutions giant Nemetschek Group discloses investment in US start-up Briq, aiming to boost digitalisation in the construction industry with its finance automation platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Xero & AWS partner to boost digital capabilities for Australasian SMBs
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Xero & AWS partner to boost digital capabilities for Australasian SMBs

Xero and Amazon Web Services join forces to enhance digital capabilities of SMBs in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023
Xero integrates GenAI for quicker, precise customer support
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Xero integrates GenAI for quicker, precise customer support

Xero has integrated a Generative AI solution in Xero Central to enhance user experience, providing accurate support answers and revolutionising the platform.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Exclusive: What sparked Ignition's decade long journey
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Exclusive: What sparked Ignition's decade long journey

Ignition, the all-in-one platform for professional services, celebrates its 10-year milestone and plans for future growth.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Dynamo6 becomes first NZ firm to earn Google Cloud SMB Specialization
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Dynamo6 becomes first NZ firm to earn Google Cloud SMB Specialization

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Make the annual tax return scramble a thing of the past
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Make the annual tax return scramble a thing of the past

Trade businesses can eliminate the stressful end-of-financial-year tax rush by adopting digital job management platforms which streamline transactions and paperwork.

By Dan Pollard • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Quadient partners with Xero to enhance accounting process for SMEs
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Quadient partners with Xero to enhance accounting process for SMEs

Quadient partners with cloud-accounting software provider Xero to streamline and enhance accounting processes for SMEs in the UK and North America.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023