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Xero brings financial data into Microsoft 365 apps
Software-as-a-Service

Xero brings financial data into Microsoft 365 apps

Small businesses can now pull live bookkeeping data into Excel, Word and PowerPoint without leaving Microsoft 365 or exporting CSV files.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Fresha launches accounting links with Xero & QuickBooks
Software-as-a-Service

Fresha launches accounting links with Xero & QuickBooks

Beauty and wellness operators can now cut manual bookkeeping as financial data flows straight from Fresha into Xero and QuickBooks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Sage adds GoCardless Pay by Bank to accounting software
Software-as-a-Service

Sage adds GoCardless Pay by Bank to accounting software

Small firms can now collect one-off invoice payments faster, with automatic reconciliation aimed at easing cash flow and admin work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
AI reshapes entry-level work, leaders warn on skills
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes entry-level work, leaders warn on skills

Young recruits are being pushed to show judgement and adaptability sooner as AI strips routine tasks from graduate roles, executives said.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month
Xero unveils AI tools as customer base hits five million
Software-as-a-Service

Xero unveils AI tools as customer base hits five million

The cloud accounting group's AI push aims to cut manual work for small firms as it moves beyond bookkeeping and into cash flow management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Xero adds AI tools to JAX for small business finance
Software-as-a-Service

Xero adds AI tools to JAX for small business finance

The rollout aims to cut manual bookkeeping and speed cash flow decisions for Xero's 5 million customers worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Xero launches Microsoft 365 integration for finance
Software-as-a-Service

Xero launches Microsoft 365 integration for finance

It could cut time spent switching between apps by letting small businesses pull live accounts data into Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Copilot Chat.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Xero adds industry benchmarks for small firms in Analytics
Software-as-a-Service

Xero adds industry benchmarks for small firms in Analytics

Small firms can now gauge whether weak margins, slow payments or rising costs are sector-wide or company-specific using Xero's new peer data tool.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
FundTap taps GoCardless to speed repayments in ANZ
Digital Transformation

FundTap taps GoCardless to speed repayments in ANZ

Automation is freeing FundTap staff from manual reconciliation as late payments squeeze small firms across Australia and New Zealand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Syft updates analytics platform with live client reports
Fintech

Syft updates analytics platform with live client reports

Accountancy firms can now send clients password-protected browser reports with drill-down views, reducing reliance on static PDFs and logins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 7 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

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Dext extends payments to UK QuickBooks Online users
Fintech

Dext extends payments to UK QuickBooks Online users

The move gives UK accountants and small businesses a single workflow for supplier, expense and payroll payments as late invoices strain cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australian small business sales growth slows to 6.5%
Xero

Australian small business sales growth slows to 6.5%

Higher borrowing costs and fuel prices have cooled discretionary spending, leaving consumer-facing firms under pressure as sales growth slowed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Intuit launches QuickBooks business credit card in US
Software-as-a-Service

Intuit launches QuickBooks business credit card in US

Small businesses can now access automated expense tracking and cash back as Intuit ties the new card directly to QuickBooks accounts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Ramp launches construction spend controls for projects
Digital Transformation

Ramp launches construction spend controls for projects

Construction finance teams can now spot overspending earlier, as Ramp's new tool ties project budgets, receipts and payments together in real time.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Budgetly launches AI bookkeeping for Australian SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Budgetly launches AI bookkeeping for Australian SMEs

Australian SMEs could save hours on month-end admin as Budgetly automates transaction coding, GST checks and receipt reviews on selected plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Wagepoint & Xero boost Canadian payroll integration
Software-as-a-Service

Wagepoint & Xero boost Canadian payroll integration

The new link should cut manual reconciliation and give smaller firms a clearer view of cash flow as costs and admin pressures mount.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Xero launches Ultra plan for medium-sized businesses
Digital Transformation

Xero launches Ultra plan for medium-sized businesses

The AUD $500-a-month package is designed to keep growing firms off costlier ERP systems as finance needs become more complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month