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Xero and QuickBooks Online are both among the best accounting software for small businesses. But they have big differences in user interface, price point and brand familiarity. Choose QuickBooks Online if you plan to work closely with your bookkeeper and need a complex accounting solution. Xero, on the other hand, is best if you want…

Here’s my comparison of Xero vs Sage and determine which software suits your business’ accounting and financial reporting needs.

Xero has announced new artificial intelligence features for small businesses and accountants, centred on JAX, its agentic platform.

Following its 2024 acquisition of Syft, a leading AI-powered reporting and insights platform, Xero has rapidly integrated the company’s powerful analytics features.

New features expand Xero’s AI-native platform to simplify end-to-end financial management for small businesses and accountants

Payroll is the single largest expense most small businesses carry, and according to data from Gusto, the odds of missing it entirely have risen 53% since 2019 — from roughly 1.5% of small businesses in 2019 to approximately 2.3% in 2025, equating to nearly 3.4 million workers affected by missed payrolls in 2024. Root cause,…

Xero has launched a free financial education programme for Australian small business owners, following research showing that 35% often do not know whether they made a profit in the previous month.