What is Xero and How Can it Help Your Business

Have you heard of Xero, but not sure what it is all about?

Here are a few answers to some of the questions that you may have.

So what is Xero?

Xero is a fabulous bookkeeping and payroll software designed for small business owners. Xero is used all around the world, by thousands of different companies and all from the palm of your hand. Yes, that’s right, you can literally take your business finances wherever you go with Xero.

As a small business, you need to work as streamlined as possible to ensure that you are making the most out of your time and out of your business. Xero is designed with small businesses in mind, with a friendly user face, Xero is easy to use and allows you to complete the tasks you want with ease.

Getting paid is vital for small businesses, how do you expect to grow without being paid? Xero offers a new way of invoicing. Gone are the days where you need to print off an invoice, pop it the post and hope that it arrives. Now you can send invoices online, direct for Xero. It arrives straight into their inbox and even notifies you when it has been read and paid as it gives the client the option of paying your invoice online, making the process even faster.

So how else does Xero save you time as a business?

Well you know those clients who aren’t always quick off the mark when it comes to paying. Well, Xero sends out automated invoice reminders, allowing you more time to work on your business, and less time chasing the money owed to you and your business. There are reports to show you which areas you are spending most of your money are which activities/services create the most income. Great way to make informed financial decisions concerning your business. There are so many other reports to keep track of your business finance.

Can I integrate Xero

The simple answer is yes, while Xero excels as a stand-alone solution, its true power lies in its ability to seamlessly integrate with a vast ecosystem of third-party applications. This means you can connect your favorite tools for inventory management, customer relationship management (CRM), project management, e-commerce, and more, all within the Xero platform.

This eliminates the need for manual data entry between different systems, saving you precious time and minimisng the risk of errors. Xero acts as a central hub, automating tasks and providing a unified view of your entire business, allowing you to focus on what truly matters - growing your company.

VASS are Xero advisors

This means our specialist Xero advisors can look at your accounts, and advise you using Xero efficiently and productively. So, if you have a question or a query, we can hop online and take a look at it for you, making it easy to iron out any niggles before the end of the tax year.

New Xero and VASS client offer

At VASS we are Xero partners and can offer new clients of both VASS and Xero a discounted Xero subscription. To find out more about Xero and how Xero can be tailored to your needs. You can book a free consultation with our Finance Expert Zelica to discuss both Xero and our bookkeeping services.