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Looking for fresh ideas in your business? Why not try a hackathon?

Apr 9, 2024

Small Business Resources 4 min read

As nearly a thousand of our employees around the globe down tools this week for one of our twice-yearly hackathons, I’ve been reflecting on the purpose and benefits of this practice. Hackathons have been a fixture in the tech world for decades. But today the concept is widely utilised in fields as diverse as businesses,...

Peter Bonney Apr 9, 2024 4 min read

Small Business Resources 4 min read Apr 3, 2024

Five ways to work smarter in Xero this FY25

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To franchise or not to franchise: What should a business consider before taking the leap?

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Your 10-step checklist for end of financial year in 2024

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Four steps to a seamless payroll year end with Xero Payroll

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Small Business Resources 4 min read Jan 31, 2024

Tips and tricks for property investment accounting

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Small Business Resources 3 min read Oct 24, 2023

How small businesses can get themselves ready for Cyber Monday

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Small Business Resources 5 min read Oct 1, 2023

How to think like a cyber criminal to protect your business

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