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Xêro VerdeXêro Verde #007 - Sobre dolls e realitiesBem vindo a mais um Xêro Verde. Onde a Cibele Moreira, a Dávini Ribeiro, o Renaro Cardozo e o Vinícius Brandão vão temperar um pouco mais a sua cultura.Neste episódio, falam sobre Conclave, e como previram a vida real, Explosão no Trem-Bala, que é metade baboseira ruim e metade baboseira boa, Operação Vingança, que tem muita gente boa, mas não usa ninguém bem, O Segredo de Um Milhão de Dólares, nosso primeiro reality show, e Caos e Destruição, que tem um nome que representa bem o...2025-05-0256 min
Xêro VerdeXêro Verde #006 - Sobre blues e vampirosBem vindo a mais um Xêro Verde. Onde a Alexya Lemos, a Dávini Ribeiro, o Renaro Cardozo e o Vinícius Brandão vão temperar um pouco mais a sua cultura.Neste episódio, falam sobre Pecadores, com muito blues e muitos vampiros, a nova série do Demolidor, que só vale pelo Justiceiro, O Protetor 3, que rende muitas sugestões de mulheres porradeiras, e The Pitt, que ainda vai virar um culto.Queremos saber a opinião de vocês!FALE CONOSCO: xeroverdecast@gmail.com2025-04-251h 35
The L0WL1F3 Podcasts5e7 L0WL1F3 "I Have No Pod And I Must Cast"So, we've been talking about Harlan Ellison a lot off-mic (and a little bit on mic) and it just so happens that Xero has a buddy who's just recorded several audio-versions of Ellison's writing. Luis Moreno joins Xero, Scum, and CoinOps for an extended discussion on Ellison's life, works, and controversies.Links!https://www.luismorenotheactor.com/https://www.neondystopia.com/https://www.patreon.com/neondystopia/https://cyberpunklibrarian.com/https://rss.com/podcasts/l0wl1f3podcast/https://youtube.com/@l0wl1f3pod?feature=shared2025-04-202h 01
Xêro VerdeXêro Verde #005 - Sobre multiversos e Seu MadrugaBem vindo a mais um Xêro Verde. Onde a Alexya Lemos, a Dávini Ribeiro, o Renaro Cardozo e o Vinícius Brandão vão temperar um pouco mais a sua cultura.Neste episódio, falam sobre Mickey 17, que não é da Disney, Desconhecidos, que quase rompe a amizade da Alexya e do Renaro, O Homem do Saco, terror que não é terror, G20, com a Viola Davis mostrando que ela é quem manda, Demolidor, que é só decepção, The Pitt, que quebrou o Vinícius, e Drop - Ameaça Anônima, que é a farofa do Vinícius....2025-04-181h 30
Xêro VerdeXêro Verde #004 - Sobre Cajus e PascoaisBem vindo a mais um Xêro Verde. Onde a Alexya Lemos, a Dávini Ribeiro, o Renaro Cardozo e o Vinícius Brandão vão temperar um pouco mais a sua cultura.Neste episódio, falam sobre Beleza Fatal, e o fim com muitas enrolações, Robô Selvagem, que fez todo mundo chorar, A Lista da Minha Vida, comédia romântica que tenta escapar de clichês, filmes da Turma da Mônica, que surpreendem por não ter conteúdo adulto, Aqui, que não tem história, mas muitas experiências, Kena: Bridge of Spirits...2025-04-111h 28
Xêro VerdeXêro Verde #003 - Sobre serasas e concubinasBem vindo a mais um Xêro Verde. Onde a Alexya Lemos, a Dávini Ribeiro, o Renaro Cardozo e o Vinícius Brandão vão temperar um pouco mais a sua cultura.Neste episódio, falam sobre Adolescência, nova série cheia de polêmicas, Resgate Implacável, nova porradaria com o Jason Statham, e promessas de filmes de terror feitas no episódio anterior.Queremos saber a opinião de vocês!FALE CONOSCO: xeroverdecast@gmail.comLink para os vídeos da Marvel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS...2025-04-041h 28
Xêro VerdeXêro Verde #002 - Sobre casas em abismosBem vindo a mais um Xêro Verde. Onde a Alexya Lemos, a Dávini Ribeiro, o Renaro Cardozo e o Vinícius Brandão vão temperar um pouco mais a sua cultura.No segundo episódio, falam sobre The Pitt, nova série médica, Beleza Fatal, que abalou as estruturas das novelas brasileiras, e até os Power Rangers renderam discussões. Queremos saber a opinião de vocês!FALE CONOSCO: xeroverdecast@gmail.com2025-03-281h 16
Xêro VerdeXêro Verde #001 - Sobre Divergentes e DetergentesBem vindo ao novíssimo podcast Xêro Verde. Onde a Alexya Lemos, a Dávini Ribeiro, o Renaro Cardozo e o Vinícius Brandão vão temperar um pouco mais a sua cultura.No episódio de estreia, falam sobre Vitória, novo filme de Fernanda Montenegro, O Macaco, que está nos cinemas, e até Interestelar entrou pra jogo. Queremos saber a opinião de vocês!FALE CONOSCO: xeroverdecast@gmail.com2025-03-2141 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroTalking Practice Efficiency at the Bristol Roadshow with PJE Chartered Accountants: Embracing digital as a catalyst for growthThe question of whether or not digital technologies improve productivity is a hot topic at the moment and the great news in accountancy and bookkeeping is that they absolutely do - and there are plenty of stories to prove it. Llyr Davies from PJE Chartered accountants in Lampeter, Wales tells Xero’s Ian Phillips about his practice’s digital transformation journey and why it’s been a game changer for both profitability and client service.
As a platinum Xero partner, PJE Chartered Accountants are specialists in online accounting with over 50 years combined experience. They operate four offices in mid...2024-01-2416 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroTalking Practice Efficiency at the London Roadshow with Kreston Reeves: Improving efficiencies with Xero technologyDayle Rodriguez, Systems Advisory Manager from Kreston Reeves tells Xero’s Marcus Bambridge how leaning into technology has enabled them to free up time for more advisory conversations and expand what staff at the practice do on a day to day basis.
Kreston Reeves is over 200 years old, but they’re constantly finding new ways to evolve with Xero’s tools and ecosystem partners. They often review their choice of software and communicate this decision internally, so any member of staff can be “on message” with clients about why they’re using a particular piece of tech.
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Beyond Numbers by XeroTalking Practice Efficiency at the Birmingham Roadshow with Linford Grey: leveraging technology to add value and deepen connections with clientsWhen Adam Pritchard set up the accountancy practice Linford Grey Associates from a barn in Leicestershire, he told his clients they would only be using Xero to work together - in order to ensure the company was able to work remotely, run as efficiently as possible and provide the best client service. He tells Xero’s Ian Phillips about sticking to his guns with Xero and what it’s meant for his bottom line.
For a practice that only started life five years ago, Leicestershire’s Linford Grey has already emerged as an industry leader. The winner of the...2024-01-2418 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroTalking Practice Efficiency at the Edinburgh Roadshow with Blu Sky: Having a growth mindset and driving changeHow do you know if your business is high performing? For Dave Gibson and Josh Sanghera of Blu Sky in North Shields, their mantra is “Measure what you treasure”. That simply means don’t get lost in too many stats but focus on what’s important to you.
Dave is the company’s co-founder and CEO and Josh is their Client Relationship Director, they tell Xero’s Kat Bond how Xero has helped them transform their practice.
Started in 2008 in North Shields, Blu Sky now has 30 staff across three UK locations and they make it their...2024-01-2417 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroTalking Practice Efficiency at the Manchester Roadshow with TaxAssist Accountants, Skipton: Managing consistent and stable growthDave Forrester from TaxAssist Accountants, Skipton maximises the potential of technology to simplify processes and improve client experience. He tells Xero’s Kat Bond how retaining staff and clients is key to this.
Based in West Yorkshire, Dave Forrester’s practice is one of over 200 TaxAssist franchises in the UK, providing accountancy and bookkeeping services to small businesses and individual clients. Since Dave started the practice in 2009 his high performing firm has added a member of staff every year for the last fourteen years - which is no mean feat considering the economic turbulence we’ve seen...2024-01-2416 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroApplying design thinking to accountancy with Alasdair McGillAlasdair McGill is a co-founder of the award-winning accounting firm Ashton McGill based in Dundee, Scotland. They won Small Firm of the Year at the Xero Awards in 2020, and were finalists in the Mid-Size Firm category for 2023.
Alasdair’s firm is really unique in that he and his son Andy founded first as a consulting business specialising in service design and customer experience, and eventually recognised an opportunity to take what they’d learnt and apply it to accountancy.
With a clear passion for design thinking, Alasdair shares in this episode how they’re using service...2023-07-2739 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroApplying design thinking to accountancy with Alasdair McGillAlasdair McGill is a co-founder of the award-winning accounting firm Ashton McGill based in Dundee, Scotland. They won Small Firm of the Year at the Xero Awards in 2020, and were finalists in the Mid-Size Firm category for 2023.
Alasdair’s firm is really unique in that he and his son Andy founded first as a consulting business specialising in service design and customer experience, and eventually recognised an opportunity to take what they’d learnt and apply it to accountancy.
With a clear passion for design thinking, Alasdair shares in this episode how they’re using service...2023-07-2739 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroBreaking the stereotype with Andrew Van De BeekAndrew van de Beek is the founder of Australian accounting firm Illumin8 and has been pushing the boundaries of the industry since 2012, when he – at the age of just 26 – founded what is now a multi-award-winning firm. Illumin8 has been 100% Xero, 100% digital since day one and they’ve never looked back. In this episode, he talks about accounting stereotypes, the difference between the industry here in the UK vs Australia, how he’s juggling family and work, neurodiversity and much, much more.
Beyond Numbers, hosted by Ash Gibson, is a platform for pacesetters within Xero's community to chat c...2023-07-1247 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroBreaking the stereotype with Andrew Van De BeekAndrew van de Beek is the founder of Australian accounting firm Illumin8 and has been pushing the boundaries of the industry since 2012, when he – at the age of just 26 – founded what is now a multi-award-winning firm. Illumin8 has been 100% Xero, 100% digital since day one and they’ve never looked back. In this episode, he talks about accounting stereotypes, the difference between the industry here in the UK vs Australia, how he’s juggling family and work, neurodiversity and much, much more.
Beyond Numbers, hosted by Ash Gibson, is a platform for pacesetters within Xero's community to chat c...2023-07-1247 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroGetting to know the real Alex von SchirmeisterAlexander von Schirmeister talks about life, leadership and his journey so far as Xero’s UK & EMEA managing director.
Bringing more than 25 years of senior leadership experience to the role, he joined Xero at the beginning of 2022, taking the reins from Gary Turner who had been steering the ship for the previous 12 years. Taking over a business like Xero is no mean feat, but Alex expertly leads with confidence and a real human spirit.
Beyond Numbers, hosted by Ash Gibson, is a platform for pacesetters within Xero's community to chat candidly about the issue...2023-06-2848 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroGetting to know the real Alex von SchirmeisterAlexander von Schirmeister talks about life, leadership and his journey so far as Xero’s UK & EMEA managing director.
Bringing more than 25 years of senior leadership experience to the role, he joined Xero at the beginning of 2022, taking the reins from Gary Turner who had been steering the ship for the previous 12 years. Taking over a business like Xero is no mean feat, but Alex expertly leads with confidence and a real human spirit.
Beyond Numbers, hosted by Ash Gibson, is a platform for pacesetters within Xero's community to chat candidly about the issue...2023-06-2848 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroAd Valorem: Building a scalable and saleable accounting firmWe delve into the fascinating journey of multi-award winning firm Ad Valorem. Husband and wife duo Nigel and Nikki Adams are joint managing directors, and along with marketer George Bruce, they share their impressive story of growth and reveal some of the secrets behind their thriving business.
We explore Ad Valorem’s unique team structure and focus on culture, their approach to sales and marketing, and their digitisation journey. Nigel, Nikki and George also share their experience acquiring firms to grow, including the valuable lessons learned along the way.
Beyond Numbers, host...2023-06-1457 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroAd Valorem: Building a scalable and saleable accounting firmWe delve into the fascinating journey of multi-award winning firm Ad Valorem. Husband and wife duo Nigel and Nikki Adams are joint managing directors, and along with marketer George Bruce, they share their impressive story of growth and reveal some of the secrets behind their thriving business.
We explore Ad Valorem’s unique team structure and focus on culture, their approach to sales and marketing, and their digitisation journey. Nigel, Nikki and George also share their experience acquiring firms to grow, including the valuable lessons learned along the way.
Beyond Numbers, host...2023-06-1457 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroPurpose in action: Making meaningful changeLiz Noble shares her truly personal story about what motivates her to build a thriving business, live her life to the absolute fullest, all while helping others.
Liz Noble is from Providence Financial and in 2022 won the Community Impact Award at the Xero Awards for her initiative to support vulnerable members of her local community during the peak of Covid lockdowns, organising Covid-safe grocery and prescription deliveries with an army of 250 volunteers.
For more information on Providence Financial, click here.
Beyond Numbers, hosted by Ash Gibson, is a platform for...2023-05-3135 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroPurpose in action: Making meaningful changeLiz Noble shares her truly personal story about what motivates her to build a thriving business, live her life to the absolute fullest, all while helping others.
Liz Noble is from Providence Financial and in 2022 won the Community Impact Award at the Xero Awards for her initiative to support vulnerable members of her local community during the peak of Covid lockdowns, organising Covid-safe grocery and prescription deliveries with an army of 250 volunteers.
For more information on Providence Financial, click here.
Beyond Numbers, hosted by Ash Gibson, is a platform for...2023-05-3135 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroThe rise of the six figure bookkeeperJo Wood knows how to be a brilliant bookkeeper and a successful business owner and has a podcast, book and runs courses to teach others to do the same.
Jo also runs an award-winning six figure bookkeeping practice around her family and has rapidly grown her business to a team of 12 in less than two years. During this episode she explains how you can start and scale a practice, find great clients, design services that transform businesses and charge more than you think bookkeeping is worth.
For more information on Jo’s book, The Bookkeeper Ris...2023-05-171h 00
Beyond Numbers by XeroThe rise of the six figure bookkeeperJo Woods knows how to be a brilliant bookkeeper and a successful business owner and has a podcast, book and runs courses to teach others to do the same.
Jo also runs an award-winning six figure bookkeeping practice around her family and has rapidly grown her business to a team of 12 in less than two years. During this episode she explains how you can start and scale a practice, find great clients, design services that transform businesses and charge more than you think bookkeeping is worth.
For more information on Jo’s book, The Bookkeeper Ris...2023-05-171h 00
Beyond Numbers by XeroSide hustles, AI and culture: the future of workA special episode of Beyond Numbers, recorded live on stage in London during our recent Xero Talks event.
It brought together keynote speakers and industry leaders to explore the future of work in the accountancy sector and focused on one of the biggest issues facing the industry today - recruitment and retention of staff.
Max Whiteley, Alicia Williams, Jyoti Patel and George Bruce joined Ash Gibson for the future leaders panel which covered topics including culture, the value of diversity and flexible working, learning and development through formal training on the job along with the be...2023-04-1930 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroSide hustles, AI and culture: the future of workA special episode of Beyond Numbers, recorded live on stage in London during our recent Xero Talks event.
It brought together keynote speakers and industry leaders to explore the future of work in the accountancy sector and focused on one of the biggest issues facing the industry today - recruitment and retention of staff.
Max Whiteley, Alicia Williams, Jyoti Patel and George Bruce joined Ash Gibson for the future leaders panel which covered topics including culture, the value of diversity and flexible working, learning and development through formal training on the job along with the be...2023-04-1930 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroSustainability at work: Why going green is good for businessIt’s more important than ever for the business community to play a part in protecting our planet. At COP27, there was an increased call for stronger action on net zero – but it can be difficult for smaller businesses to know where to start.
In this episode, we’re talking about sustainability in business with James Lizars, who is founder of accountancy firm Thrive, and Elliot Coad, CEO and co-founder of Ecologi whose carbon footprinting tool, Ecologi Zero, connects to Xero’s accounting software to give businesses the ability to calculate their carbon footprint and gain insig...2023-04-0550 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroSustainability at work: Why going green is good for businessIt’s more important than ever for the business community to play a part in protecting our planet. At COP27, there was an increased call for stronger action on net zero – but it can be difficult for smaller businesses to know where to start.
In this episode, we’re talking about sustainability in business with James Lizars, who is founder of accountancy firm Thrive, and Elliot Coad, CEO and co-founder of Ecologi whose carbon footprinting tool, Ecologi Zero, connects to Xero’s accounting software to give businesses the ability to calculate their carbon footprint and gain insig...2023-04-0550 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroAccounting for diversity, equity and inclusion in tech and beyondHow will artificial intelligence impact the future of accounting? And how can the tech sector be more inclusive? These are just two of the big topics explored by Xero Talks’ keynote speaker, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon.
Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon is a prodigy in every sense of the word. At age 11, she was the youngest girl ever to pass A-level Computing, and was just 20 years old when she received her Master’s Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Oxford.
She’s had some impressive roles throughout her career in finance an...2023-03-2226 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroAccounting for diversity, equity and inclusion in tech and beyondHow will artificial intelligence impact the future of accounting? And how can the tech sector be more inclusive? These are just two of the big topics explored by Xero Talks’ keynote speaker, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon.
Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon is a prodigy in every sense of the word. At age 11, she was the youngest girl ever to pass A-level Computing, and was just 20 years old when she received her Master’s Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Oxford.
She’s had some impressive roles throughout her career in finance an...2023-03-2226 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroStop the scroll: how to stand out on socialHow can you use social media more effectively to build your brand, acquire new clients and nurture existing ones? In this episode you’ll hear from one of the accounting industry’s most renowned social media stars Stuart Hurst from Accounts and Legal, along with Xero’s senior social media manager Jes Lee. They reveal the trick to getting started on TikTok and share the secrets to staying relevant.
You can find out more about Accounts and Legal here.
This podcast is hosted by Ash Gibson, brought to you by Xero and prod...2023-03-0851 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroStop the scroll: how to stand out on socialHow can you use social media more effectively to build your brand, acquire new clients and nurture existing ones? In this episode you’ll hear from one of the accounting industry’s most renowned social media stars Stuart Hurst from Accounts and Legal, along with Xero’s senior social media manager Jes Lee. They reveal the trick to getting started on TikTok and share the secrets to staying relevant.
You can find out more about Accounts and Legal here.
This podcast is hosted by Ash Gibson, brought to you by Xero and prod...2023-03-0851 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroBeyond Numbers: Series 2 is coming soon!Welcome back for series two of Beyond Numbers. A podcast for accountants and bookkeepers, hosted by Xero's Ash Gibson.
Beyond Numbers is a platform for pacesetters within Xero's community to chat candidly about the issues and topics that crop up at work. It's about exploring the challenges and talking through the tips, tricks and insights together. It's not about educating accountants on how to do their job, but more on how to win at work.
Hear from some of the UK's leaders in cloud accounting about how they're turning the industry on its head!2023-02-1601 minBeyond Numbers by XeroBeyond Numbers: Series 2 is coming soon!Welcome back for series two of Beyond Numbers. A podcast for accountants and bookkeepers, hosted by Xero's Ash Gibson.
Beyond Numbers is a platform for pacesetters within Xero's community to chat candidly about the issues and topics that crop up at work. It's about exploring the challenges and talking through the tips, tricks and insights together. It's not about educating accountants on how to do their job, but more on how to win at work.
Hear from some of the UK's leaders in cloud accounting about how they're turning the industry on its head!2023-02-1601 min
What Led You Here with Steve VamosMeet Xero’s new CEO: Sukhinder Singh CassidyIn a fascinating final episode of What Led You Here - Steve Vamos closes out the podcast with one of the most important discussions yet. He speaks with Sukhinder Singh Cassidy - a founder, entrepreneur and Xero’s newly appointed global CEO. With an entrepreneurial spirit developed from an early age, Sukhinder shares the many career decisions, steps, risks and leadership lessons she has learnt on the path to becoming one of the most highly regarded and well-respected female tech executives in the world. She delves into personal stories, passions and ultimately what led her to Xero. Listen here....2023-02-0725 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroPrioritising wellbeing at workWhat can you and your businesses do to better support your teams when it comes to their wellbeing?
In this episode, Xero’s Wellbeing Lead and People Experience Business Partner, Liz Crump, along with Emily Deakin and Liz Micklem from Moore Growth Accountants share their experiences and advice when it comes to focusing on mental health and wellbeing in your business.
Looking after and investing in wellbeing can help your people, your teams and your organisation. According to a recent study commissioned by Xero, businesses that invest more than £1000 in employee wellbei...2022-10-2659 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroPrioritising wellbeing at workWhat can you and your businesses do to better support your teams when it comes to their wellbeing?
In this episode, Xero’s Wellbeing Lead and People Experience Business Partner, Liz Crump, along with Emily Deakin and Liz Micklem from Moore Growth Accountants share their experiences and advice when it comes to focusing on mental health and wellbeing in your business.
Looking after and investing in wellbeing can help your people, your teams and your organisation. According to a recent study commissioned by Xero, businesses that invest more than £1000 in employee wellbei...2022-10-2659 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroHell yes: The secrets to building a beautiful culturePaul Bulpitt, co-founder of The Wow Company and Jen Surtees, Director of People Experience at Xero discuss everything from having a strong purpose and living and breathing company values, to knowing when to say hell yes to that new hire. Both Jen and Paul are hugely passionate about people, and had some brilliant advice for building and maintaining company culture. The Wow Company, is a national firm of accountants and a long-time Xero platinum partner.
This podcast is hosted by Ash Gibson, brought to you by Xero and produced by Bird Lime Media.
2022-10-1255 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroHell yes: The secrets to building a beautiful culturePaul Bulpitt, co-founder of The Wow Company and Jen Surtees, Director of People Experience at Xero discuss everything from having a strong purpose and living and breathing company values, to knowing when to say hell yes to that new hire. Both Jen and Paul are hugely passionate about people, and had some brilliant advice for building and maintaining company culture. The Wow Company, is a national firm of accountants and a long-time Xero platinum partner.
This podcast is hosted by Ash Gibson, brought to you by Xero and produced by Bird Lime Media.
2022-10-1255 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroHow to be an award-winning accountancy firmPamela Phillips, founder and managing director of de Jong Phillips talks about what it takes to build an award-winning firm and shares her brilliant advice on how to pull together a winning industry award application.
De Jong Phillips won Small Firm of the Year at the 2022 Xero Awards, and Pam herself was awarded Xero’s Most Valued Professional on the same night. Pam has also won and been a judge for the Accounting Excellence awards.
De Jong Phillips are a tech-focused accountancy firm with a commercial mindset, specialising in helping agencies thriv...2022-10-0544 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroHow to be an award-winning accountancy firmPamela Phillips, founder and managing director of de Jong Phillips talks about what it takes to build an award-winning firm and shares her brilliant advice on how to pull together a winning industry award application.
De Jong Phillips won Small Firm of the Year at the 2022 Xero Awards, and Pam herself was awarded Xero’s Most Valued Professional on the same night. Pam has also won and been a judge for the Accounting Excellence awards.
De Jong Phillips are a tech-focused accountancy firm with a commercial mindset, specialising in helping agencies thriv...2022-10-0544 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroManaging change in the ever-changing accounting industryAndy Mackey, Transformation Director at Azets, and Kat Bond, Head of Partner Consulting and Success at Xero, share their experiences with change management and digital transformation.
From business digitalisation and government legislation, to new ways of working, the accounting industry continues to change at pace and there’s no sign of it letting up. Whether firms are faced with a small change or a major transformation, considering the fundamentals of change management and putting empathy and good communication at the heart of your strategy is key to the success of any initiative.
And...2022-09-2849 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroManaging change in the ever-changing accounting industryAndy Mackey, Transformation Director at Azets, and Kat Bond, Head of Partner Consulting and Success at Xero, share their experiences with change management and digital transformation.
From business digitalisation and government legislation, to new ways of working, the accounting industry continues to change at pace and there’s no sign of it letting up. Whether firms are faced with a small change or a major transformation, considering the fundamentals of change management and putting empathy and good communication at the heart of your strategy is key to the success of any initiative.
And...2022-09-2849 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroMaking tax interesting: preparing for MTD for Income Tax Self AssessmentGeorgi Rollings of Starfish Accounting and Xero’s Stuart Miller discuss the challenges ahead for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) and how to prepare.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a UK government initiative that kicked off in 2019 with VAT-registered businesses, with the aim to improve the way that businesses submit tax returns.
MTD for ITSA is now due to kick off from April 2024, affecting more than 4 million sole traders, landlords and business owners, with partnerships to follow in 2025.
But how will HMRC, accounta...2022-09-0750 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroMaking tax interesting: preparing for MTD for Income Tax Self AssessmentGeorgi Rollings of Starfish Accounting and Xero’s Stuart Miller discuss the challenges ahead for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) and how to prepare.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a UK government initiative that kicked off in 2019 with VAT-registered businesses, with the aim to improve the way that businesses submit tax returns.
MTD for ITSA is now due to kick off from April 2024, affecting more than 4 million sole traders, landlords and business owners, with partnerships to follow in 2025.
But how will HMRC, accounta...2022-09-0750 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroThe ups and downs of remote working in accountancyAlex Falcon Huerta, CEO and founder of Soaring Falcon and Dave Gibson, CEO and co-founder of Blu Sky Chartered Accountants delve into the polarising topic of remote working.
This episode touches on employing remote or hybrid workers, being a digital nomad, navigating the challenges of managing teams across different locations and different time zones, and finding clients who are just as willing to embrace the changing workplace.
Alex Falcon Huerta is the founder of multi-award winning firm Soaring Falcon and was named Xero’s Most Valued Partner in 2017.
Dave Gibso...2022-08-3149 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroThe ups and downs of remote working in accountancyAlex Falcon Huerta, CEO and founder of Soaring Falcon and Dave Gibson, CEO and co-founder of Blu Sky Chartered Accountants delve into the polarising topic of remote working.
This episode touches on employing remote or hybrid workers, being a digital nomad, navigating the challenges of managing teams across different locations and different time zones, and finding clients who are just as willing to embrace the changing workplace.
Alex Falcon Huerta is the founder of multi-award winning firm Soaring Falcon and was named Xero’s Most Valued Partner in 2017.
Dave Gibso...2022-08-3149 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroMarketing with a difference: Setting yourself apart from the restJoin Xero’s Head of Customer and Partner Marketing, Tracy Smithers along with LinkedIn superstar and accounting firm founder, Jeri Williams, for ideas on how you can market with a difference.
This episode touches on brand building for accounting firms, how to stand out from the crowd in the industry, and finding ways to connect with your clients through marketing.
Jeri Williams is the founder of Smooth Accounting. Jeri created her business from scratch in her garage in 2016 which has grown into a thriving accountancy practice. She’s built a large social f...2022-08-2447 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroMarketing with a difference: Setting yourself apart from the restJoin Xero’s Head of Customer and Partner Marketing, Tracy Smithers along with LinkedIn superstar and accounting firm founder, Jeri Williams, for ideas on how you can market with a difference.
This episode touches on brand building for accounting firms, how to stand out from the crowd in the industry, and finding ways to connect with your clients through marketing.
Jeri Williams is the founder of Smooth Accounting. Jeri created her business from scratch in her garage in 2016 which has grown into a thriving accountancy practice. She’s built a large social f...2022-08-2447 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroThe highlights from Xerocon London 2022This special bonus episode of Beyond Numbers is recorded live from Xerocon London 2022.
Xerocon is unlike any other conference. It's the place for leaders in online accounting; a place to meet and learn from other firms and technology partners, spend time with colleagues and generally have a great time, learning about the latest in cloud accounting technology.
In this episode, we soak up the atmosphere of the event, get fresh reactions about new product announcements and discover why Xerocon is so special to our community of accountants and bookkeepers.
Learn more about the an...2022-08-1733 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroThe highlights from Xerocon London 2022This special bonus episode of Beyond Numbers is recorded live from Xerocon London 2022.
Xerocon is unlike any other conference. It's the place for leaders in online accounting; a place to meet and learn from other firms and technology partners, spend time with colleagues and generally have a great time, learning about the latest in cloud accounting technology.
In this episode, we soak up the atmosphere of the event, get fresh reactions about new product announcements and discover why Xerocon is so special to our community of accountants and bookkeepers.
Learn more about the an...2022-08-1733 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroThe changing face of accountancy in 2022 and beyondLauren Harvey from Full Stop and Jonathan Bareham from Raedan discuss the changing face of accountancy.
This episode covers building a strong employer brand to recruit and retain talent; the stereotypes of accountancy compared to how it actually looks today; as well as how to be a better business for the future of the industry.
Lauren and Jonathan are both founders of award-winning small firms who really care about what they do. They are dedicated to their clients - taking away accountancy stresses, they’re committed to making their business a great place to work for the...2022-08-1051 min
Beyond Numbers by XeroThe changing face of accountancy in 2022 and beyondLauren Harvey from Full Stop and Jonathan Bareham from Raedan discuss the changing face of accountancy.
This episode covers building a strong employer brand to recruit and retain talent; the stereotypes of accountancy compared to how it actually looks today; as well as how to be a better business for the future of the industry.
Lauren and Jonathan are both founders of award-winning small firms who really care about what they do. They are dedicated to their clients - taking away accountancy stresses, they’re committed to making their business a great place to work for the...2022-08-1051 minBeyond Numbers by XeroTrailer: Beyond Numbers by XeroWelcome to the launch of our new podcast, Beyond Numbers. A podcast for accountants and bookkeepers, hosted by Xero's Ash Gibson.
Beyond Numbers is a platform for pacesetters within Xero's community to chat candidly about the issues and topics that crop up at work. It's about exploring the challenges and talking through the tips, tricks and insights together. It's not about educating accountants on how to do their job, but more on how to win at work.
Hear from some of the UK's leaders in cloud accounting about how they're turning the industry on its head!
2022-07-2501 minBeyond Numbers by XeroTrailer: Beyond Numbers by XeroWelcome to the launch of our new podcast, Beyond Numbers. A podcast for accountants and bookkeepers, hosted by Xero's Ash Gibson.
Beyond Numbers is a platform for pacesetters within Xero's community to chat candidly about the issues and topics that crop up at work. It's about exploring the challenges and talking through the tips, tricks and insights together. It's not about educating accountants on how to do their job, but more on how to win at work.
Hear from some of the UK's leaders in cloud accounting about how they're turning the industry on its head!
2022-07-2501 min
What Led You Here with Steve VamosRod Drury I Founder of Xero I Built on BeliefIn this episode Steve Vamos chats to Xero’s Founder, Rod Drury. As the company celebrates its 15th year anniversary, they discuss Rod’s unwavering belief in the key role technology could play in making life better for people in small business, their advisors and communities all around the world. This belief was his north star and a little known company in New Zealand was one of the first to create accounting software in the cloud. The idea took off and today, Xero has over 2.7 million subscribers globally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-10-1825 min
Xero NowHow digital technologies have been critical to many businesses successRachel Powell, Xero's Chief Customer Officer, and her guests Zhi-Ying Barry from Forrester and Diane Deng from Forrester Consulting take a deep dive into one of the insights in The Next Chapter for Small Business study that showed how digital technologies, and in particular cloud or web-based tools, have been critical to many small businesses operating successfully throughout so much disruption. Download the study here.2020-12-0300 minXero NowHow some small businesses survived, and even thrived during COVID-19To uncover the true impact of the pandemic on small businesses Xero commissioned The Next Chapter for Small Business study by Forrester. In this 4 part series Rachael Powell, Xero's Chief Customer Officer, talks with Zhi-Ying Barry and Diane Deng from Forrester to delve into the insights of the study. This week they focus on what steps small businesses are taking to survive, and in some cases thrive during COVID-19. Download the study here. 2020-11-2600 min
Xero NowXero Now - Episode 012 - Effective communicationThere are so many different modes of communication to choose from, email, Zoom meetings, online messaging, and if you’re lucky enough to meet in person, face-to-face. Join Melanie Morris (Head of Bookkeeping, Xero) as she talks about the principles of effective communication with some experts. Our guests are Catherine “OG” Walker, a member of Xero’s founding team (and current Head of Community, Xero), Phil Crothers (Learning Experience, Xero) and Jason Hallam (Customer Experience Functions Manager, Xero).
To have your say on the future of Xero Now, click here.2020-09-2425 minXero NowXero Now - Episode 011 - Future-proof your skill set: Human centered designHave you heard of "human centered design"? More and more businesses are using this approach to create memorable and frictionless customer experiences. Join Steve Kelly as he chats to two fellow Xeros who help guide us through this concept and how small businesses can benefit from it. Our guests are Courtney Martyn (Head of Service Design, Xero) and Duncan Buchanan (Product Manager, Xero).2020-09-1027 minXero NowXero Now - Episode 010 - When your business is strugglingJared from the Xero team speaks with two experts working hard to help businesses through these tough times during COVID-19. Leanne Faulkner who helps many small business owners’ with their mental health and Matthew Addison, the Executive Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers in Australia who gives some great insights and practical questions for employers and advisors on how to navigate the challenges in the current climate.2020-08-2719 minXero NowXero Now - Episode 009 - Tribe on where to spend your marketing moneyIf you had $100 to spend on marketing, where should you invest it? What products and platforms will give you the most bang for your buck? In this episode we speak to Anthony Svirskis, CEO of social media marketing company Tribe. He joins Joel Hanna from the Xero team to explore the best use of a marketing budget to make the most impact.
The audio for this episode comes from one of our regular Xero Hour events for small business owners, held online. To check out more Xero events and content, head to central.xero.com2020-08-1332 minXero NowXero Now - Episode 008 - The impact of COVID-19 on women in workWOX, or Women of Xero, is an internal group where Xero employees discuss the issues facing women in the workplace. For this episode WOX very kindly allowed the Xero Now crew to record their most recent forum on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women in the workplace. Kate Roberts, co-founder of WOX, leads a discussion with special guests Patrice O’Brien, Chief Community Officer from Beyond Blue; Karen Kennedy, founder of Book It; and Amanda Newton, Xero’s GM of Partner Experience. They share honest and powerful stories about the challenges they’ve faced, and the pressure to “do it al...2020-07-3031 minXero NowXero Now - Episode 007 - Dealing with difficult customers and clientsMel Morris from the Xero team in New Zealand leads a panel discussion with three Xero customer experts. They share their stories and strategies for handling difficult customers in an effective way. Do you know how to deal with a difficult customer? Is the customer always right?
The audio for this episode comes from one of our regular Xero Hour events, held online. To check out more Xero events and content, head to central.xero.com2020-07-1625 minXero NowXero Now - Episode 006 - Xero's Head of Change Eve McKenzie on dealing with the challenges of changeStephen Kelly from the Xero team in Melbourne connects with Eve McKenzie, Xero's Head of Change Capability, to discuss building agility, resilience, and competitive advantage using change management techniques. They talk about how you can empower yourself and your people by building coping strategies, and how self awareness makes the chaos of change feel more manageable.
The audio for this episode was recorded remotely between Melbourne, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand.
To check out more Xero events and content, head to http://central.xero.com/2020-07-0222 minXero NowXero Now - Episode 005 - Dr Suzanne Anderson on thriving through crisisJenny Choo from the Xero team in Singapore talks to Dr Suzanne Anderson, Psychotherapist and Director of Restorative Community Counselling about the importance of community, boundaries, systems, virtual hugs and more. This episode continues our conversation about resilience and wellness.
The audio for this episode comes from one of our regular Xero Hour events, held online.
To check more Xero events and content, head to http://central.xero.com/2020-06-1822 minXero NowXero Now - Episode 004 - Dr. Grant Blashki on building resilience in a virtual worldJoe Salvati from the Xero team in Melbourne connects with Dr. Grant Blashki (Beyond Blue and the Nossal Institue at Melbourne University) to discuss good habits, routines and practices that build resilience and wellness in a virtual working environment.
The audio for this episode comes from one of our regular Xero Hour events, held online.
To check more Xero events and content, head to http://central.xero.com/2020-06-0417 minXero NowXero Now - Episode 003 - Xero's Chief Customer Officer Rachael Powell on the importance of engagement, belonging, play and trustHayley Curcio from the Xero team in Melbourne is joined by Rachael Powell to discuss all things wellbeing.
Rachael is Xero's Chief Customer Officer and holds a Masters Degree in positive psychology. She's successfully implemented her E.B.I.T.D.A. Framework for Wellbeing in Business at Xero and is super passionate about positive workplaces.
The audio for this episode comes from our Wellbeing programme on Xero Central.
To check out more Xero events and content, head to http://central.xero.com/2020-05-2629 minXero NowXero Now - Episode 002 - Studio 281 and GoodOrdering on contingency planning and the value of building communityBecca Smith from the Xero team in the UK chats with Georgia from Studio 281 and Jackie from GoodOrdering. Both Studio 281 and GoodOrdering took the COVID-19 situation as an opportunity to embrace their communities and focus on creating new revenue streams.
The audio for this episode comes from one of our regular Xero Hour events, held online.
To check out more Xero events and content, head to http://central.xero.com/2020-05-2123 minXero NowXero Now - Episode 001 - the Swet Gym and Paintvine on pivoting their way through COVID-19Mel Morris from the Xero team in New Zealand chats with Natasha from the Swet Gym and Alex from Paintvine. Natasha and Alex share how they shifted their focus rapidly to respond to the COVID-19 global pandemic and the resulting social distancing rules.
The audio for this episode comes from one of our regular Xero Hour events, held online.
To check out more Xero events and content, head to http://central.xero.com/2020-05-1821 min
Xero InEp: 34 - Overcoming tax paralysis: How to talk to the tax officeTax season could easily be a small business owner’s most dreaded time of year. So how do you set yourself up ahead of time to avoid tax paralysis? And how do you overcome it when it does set in? This week on Xero In Rob Stone and JV Douglas are joined once more by Peter Strong, CEO at the Council for Small Business Australia (COSBOA) and a strong advocate for small businesses when it comes to getting through the tax season. “A small business is a person,” Peter told Rob and JV. “And most of the t...2016-06-0600 minXero InEp: 33 - Chain reaction: Everything you need to know about franchisingGood business idea? Check. Great sales record? Check. Plans for world domination? Check. In this episode of Xero In we track the process from good idea to franchise success, and what it takes to get there. This week on the show, Rob and JV are joined by franchising expert and founder of the Franchise Relationships Institute, Greg Nathan. With experience on both sides of the table, Greg debunks some of the myths around what it takes to build a thriving franchise empire. “At the end of it all, if the franchisees are not profitable then yo...2016-05-3000 minXero InEp: 32 - Needle in a haystack: The secret to recruiting a great teamAdvertisement, application, interviewing – it’s the tried and tested method for recruiting based on education and experience. But how do you measure potential employees for cultural fit? And how can you update your recruitment process to make sure you find the perfect person for the job, every single time? This week on Xero In, hosts Rob Stone and JV Douglas are joined by Dr Glyn Brokensha, founder of Expr3ss and all-round expert when it comes to recruiting the right people for the right roles. “The first thing you have to do is turn the whole...2016-05-2300 minXero InEp: 31 - To hire, to fire: Building your collaborative A-teamHiring, firing: They’re two of the most dreaded words among leadership teams everywhere – and rightly so. What exactly should you look for when you’re building your dream team? And how do you know when it’s time to let employees go? This week on Xero In, Rob and JV are joined once more by Steve Vamos to talk about building a collaborative work culture that will last. With many decades of experience in leadership and management roles, Steve shares insights that will help you when it comes to the recruitment and HR process. “I think th...2016-05-1600 minXero InEp: 30 - Small business, disrupt thyself: How to make disruption work for youDisruption is a fact of small business, but how do you ride the wave when you don’t see it coming? What can you do to keep your small business going strong in an industry that’s failing? This week on Xero In, we speak to Peter Strong, CEO at COSBOA and former bookstore owner, about his many successful years in retail and overcoming the downturn in printed book sales. “The people that embrace technology of course are the ones who are going ahead,” Peter said. “The ones who see disruption not as disruption but as a chall...2016-05-0900 minXero InEp: 29 - Future cubicle: what's next for the work space?We’ve come a long way since the
days of the office with four walls, a door and a desk. So what does
the office of the future look like? And will architecture alone get
us there?
This week Xero In hosts Rob
Stone and JV Douglas are joined by Justin Kabbani, managing
director and owner of Hardhat Digital, a creative agency that is
pioneering the way forward in office design.
“One of the things we like to
say at Hardhat is that our office is our temple. The office is the
body of the comp...2016-05-0200 minXero InEp: 28 - The perfect pair: When innovative design meets social enterpriseWe live in a world of great
creativity, innovation and social enterprise – an entrepreneurs
dream. So how do you go about creating something that’s never
existed before? And is uniqueness alone enough to get people
talking?
This week the founder and owner
of Frank Green, Ben Young, joins Xero In hosts Rob Stone and JV
Douglas to talk about building and marketing a unique business
empire.
“You’ve just got to believe in
your purpose and just also celebrate your milestones of success,”
Ben said. “I think it’s really important, getting your first
product in the...2016-04-2500 minXero InEp: 27 - If you build it, they will come: Success in the construction industryWith the rapid pace of change and increasing access to technology, it’s vital that all industries evolve. So what technology is the construction industry embracing in order to build success?
This week on Xero In, hosts Rob and JV speak to the founder of TradiePad, Clinton Cowan about how to be resilient in the construction industry. With more paperwork now than ever before, Clinton shares his insider tips on how tradies can reduce costs, save time and embrace technology.
“Instead of seeing a tradie jot something down on a wall or on a bit of a...2016-04-1800 minXero InEp: 26 - People first: The importance of people managementPeople. They’re at the centre of everything you do in small business, which is why people management and culture building should be a top priority for any leader or manager.
This week Steve Vamos joins Xero In hosts Rob Stone and JV Douglas to share insights from his three decades of experience in leadership roles across companies including IBM, Apple, Microsoft and Ninemsn.
"The mindset of leaders, the way that leaders think and the people around them think defines an organisation’s fate," Steve said.
Tune in to find out how to fram...2016-04-1100 minXero InEp: 25 - Growing old disgracefully: Succession planning and exit strategiesYou’ve built a successful small business and it’s going well - but over the horizon comes retirement, a new venture, or a family concern. So how do you plan for your exit?
In this week’s episode of Xero In, we speak to business broker Kev Ryan about the many options available to small business owners when planning their exit, as well as what new business owners should look for when deciding to invest in an existing business.
“There’s skill involved, but if you give yourself plenty of time like any strategy, time is th...2016-04-0400 minXero InEp: 24 - Google is the new landlordWith the increasing convergence of bricks-and-mortar and online retail, it’s now more pertinent than ever to think about how your location might be impacting your business - for better or worse.
This week Xero In hosts Rob Stone and JV Douglas chat to James Stevens, founder of Roses Only. James sheds light on his experience, moving from the world of physical shopfronts to the internet to eventually building a successful, global ecommerce brand.
“The biggest online landlord now would have to be Google,” James said. “I look for media where my brand is going to stand...2016-03-2900 minXero InEp: 23 - Creating and maintaining cultureCreating culture is easy in the early, heady days of your business. When you're making all the decisions and sharing them directly with staff, your culture is often improvised and ad hoc. The challenge comes when you need to choose those elements of culture you want to pass on. In this episode of Xero In, We speak to Angus Kennard, non executive director and third generation leader of Kennards Hire, about how to distill those values, and the mechanisms that pass them indirectly on to others.“We have this reverse pyramid that we talk about wi...2016-03-2100 minXero InEp: 22 - Special episode: Why it’s important to quit, fail and make mistakesDisrupt or be disrupted. It’s the mantra of the modern workforce. But what’s it really like to quit your day job? How do you know when the timing is right? And what happens if you make mistakes or your business fails?
In this special episode of Xero In, JV and Rob head to Sydney fintech hub Stone & Chalk to talk to some of Australia’s leading entrepreneurs about their business journey from corporate career to start-up.
“It wasn't my intention to launch a start-up, or to do something on my own. Something happened to me, a...2016-03-1400 minXero InEp: 21 - Get tech savvy: 5 things to think about in 2016Smartphones. You’re probably listening to this podcast on one right now. But are you maximising your favourite pocket gadget for your business? There’s so much new tech out there that it’s difficult to know where to begin.
In this episode of Xero In, hosts Rob Stone and JV Douglas are joined by one of Australia’s top technology journalists and industry commentators, Angus Kidman. Together, they launch headfirst into the world of mobile tech, discussing the top trends for the year ahead and sharing tips on how you too can unlock your inner tech-nerd.
“...2016-03-0700 minXero InEp: 18 - How brand is key to retail successIt’s gone from scones and doilies to crazy and creative, but giving tea a retail makeover hasn’t all been smooth sailing. So how do you go from surviving to thriving in retail?
Maryanne Shearer, founder of T2, has been answering this questions with increasing confidence for two decades. With T2 stores surviving the global financial crisis, and now going global, Maryanne shares her insights into creating a retail experience, inspiring brand love, and keeping your course during tough times.
Maryanne chats with Xero In hosts RS and JV Douglas about her journey from fail...2016-02-1500 minXero InEp: 17 - Advice you wish your accountant could give youOnce upon a time your relationship with your accountant was mostly about tax returns. But small businesses today want much more, making tax the least interesting part of what a great accountant can do for you.
Business technology journalist Sholto Macpherson says a combination of new technology, improved customer service and niche services has changed the shape of the modern accountancy practice. More than ever before, great accountants are offering coaching services to help grow your business, and acknowledging that your success is theirs, too.Sholto talks to Xero In about the intimate relationship...2016-02-0800 minXero InEp: 16 - Here, there and everywhere with a distributed teamIn the years since the explosion of cloud based platforms, small companies have been enabled to expand and operate like large companies, giving them access to flexible work practices and a massively expanded talent pool.
While you may have gained deeper understanding about how to add flexibility to your operations, have you been paying as much attention to the subtle and not-so-subtle changes this brings to your management style?
We speak to Xero CEO Rod Drury about how this conversation has evolved, and what cultural changes will take small business to the next level of p...2016-02-0100 minXero InEp: 15 - Quenching the entrepreneurial thirstThe entrepreneurial thirst is a crucial driving component of many successful small businesses. So how do you harness that thirst for constant knowledge and improvement and make it work for you?
When she launched her magazine back in 2013, Lisa Messenger found herself surrounded by sceptics. Today, with a rapidly expanding empire and a print magazine that is now sold across 37 countries, the founder of The Collective Hub is living the entrepreneurial dream.
In this episode, Lisa chats with Xero In hosts Rob Stone and Jeanne-Vida Douglas about her journey from horse riding instructor to queen...2016-01-2500 minXero InEp: 14 - Improve yourself, improve your businessMost small business owners and entrepreneurs don’t have the time to step back from work and assess their goals and their lifestyle, much less take a holiday. So what would your business look like if you also made time for yourself?
In this episode of Xero In, hosts Rob Stone and Jeanne-Vida Douglas chat to Brett Kelly, senior client director at Kelly + Partners, about why taking time out and reflecting on your personal goals is as important as working on your business. Brett also shares his thoughts on how to set a positive example and why he...2016-01-1800 minXero InEp: 12 - Prepare your business for the year aheadPredicting the future is a challenging, but necessary, part of running a functional small business. So what will 2016 hold in store? And how can you look at past trends to make future predictions?
In this episode of Xero In, futurist and innovation strategist Anders Sorman-Nilsson drops by to chat to Rob and JV about the year ahead. By considering past trends, current demographics and ongoing patterns in technology and disruption, Anders discusses a few of the major changes set to rock the small business scene.
“By the end of this decade what you'll see is th...2016-01-0400 minXero InEp: 11 - What makes a good accountant?Your accountant should be one of the most reliable, supportive people in your network when it comes to building and running your small business. So what exactly makes a good accountant? And does such a thing exist?In this episode of Xero In, Brett Kelly, founder of Kelly Partners, drops by to chat to Rob Stone and Jeanne-Vida Douglas about how to know when, and why, you need an accountant. Brett also shares insights into the accounting needs of growing small businesses and what you should expect from your accountant beyond the expected norm.“A gr...2015-12-1400 minXero InEp: 10 - How to eliminate, automate and delegateWe all do a lot of things in business, in our lives, in our everyday working that we actually don’t need to do. How can you identify what needs to change - and then change it?
Growthwise Founder Steph Hinds reckons you eliminate, automate and delegate, starting with an investigation into how your business is doing, and how it’s being done.
In this conversation with Steph, Xero In hosts Rob Stone and Jeanne-Vida Douglas talk about her unique approach to helping small businesses make better use of process and technology to fulfil their pote...2015-12-0700 minXero InEp: 9 - Building a loyal followingIt’s a competitive market spanning boutique to mass market, amateur to global production. So how can you make your mark in the world of wine?
Andre Eikmeier, co-founder of wine-buying group Vinomofo, reckons the answer is by building and maintaining a loyal following. Using social channels to share bespoke and user generated content, Andre has taken Vinomofo from garage to global with his ‘tribe’ along for the ride.
Andre chats with Xero In hosts Rob Stone and Jeanne-Vida Douglas about his journey from wine fan to small business owner, his authentic approach to storytelling, and th...2015-11-3000 minXero InEp: 6 - Embracing competition and innovation with Dean RamlerIt’s easy to become complacent when your business is the only player in a particular market. Dean Ramler, CEO of Milan Direct, Australia’s largest online furniture retailer says it was incoming competition that pushed his business to innovate and stay on top.
In its infancy, Dean decided to test his product’s popularity by putting furniture up for auction on Ebay. He soon discovered a huge market for his furniture and used the profits to build his very first business website.
Xero In hosts Valerie Khoo and Rob Stone talk to Dean about how Mi...2015-11-0200 minXero InEp: 5 - Achieving scale and profit with Glen CarlsonBuilding a business that scales and stays profitable is easier said than done - just ask this week’s guest Glen Carlson. Digging through the accounts he found out why his company wasn’t profitable: unchecked spending.
The entrepreneur and MD of a growth accelerator had made a habit of buying organic macadamia nuts instead of white mints for his events. As the business grew, the annual nut tally hit $15,000.
Xero In hosts Valerie Khoo and Rob Stone talk to Glen about how Key Person of Influence expanded across the globe and why it’s import...2015-10-2700 minXero InEp: 4 - Setting your salary with Adam TheobaldHow much are you worth? It’s a big question for entrepreneurs and small business owners who must decide, and often limit their income.
Adam Theobald, Founder and CEO at Beat the Q offers sage advice on this week’s show, admitting it’s been tough to earn less than your market rate as a startup business.
Xero In hosts Valerie Khoo and Rob Stone talk with Adam about his lessons starting a company that lets consumers pre-order and pay for cafe purchases. They cover everything from bootstrapping an idea, to developing a clear business strate...2015-10-2100 minXero InEp: 3 - Set up your startup for long term success with Aleisha HaselmoreHow do you set up your thriving startup business for long term success? Aleisha Haslemore, four-time world championship figure skater turned entrepreneur, reveals how she’s learnt from mistakes, developed business systems in the cloud, and drawn inspiration from volunteer work in Cambodia.
The New Zealand-born founder and managing director of Ultimate Edge Communications chats with Xero In hosts Valerie Khoo and Rob Stone about the benefits of paying it forward, her passion to succeed, and the value of working with a business coach.
Tune in to learn about the tools she’s using to make...2015-10-0900 minXero InEp: 2 - Successful women in business with Alex AdamsIt’s an exciting time for women in business, with more women starting companies than ever. So what does it take to succeed?
Meet Alex Adams, who quit the corporate life in Sydney to launch Secret Foodies, a surprise dining experience that offers food lovers a unique way to indulge.
Xero In hosts Valerie Khoo and Rob Stone chat with Alex about how she followed her passion and carved out a niche as a female in the very male-dominated food industry.
Listen in to discover how she’s turned a fledgling newsletter into a sal...2015-10-0900 minXero InEp: 1 - Fixing your work-life balance with Billy TuckerWork-life balance - is it even possible? Everyone’s got an opinion, and the issue is almost unavoidable if you run a small business.
Billy Tucker, a no-nonsense Scotsman with an entrepreneurial itch, wrestles with this issue on a daily basis. He’s owner and principal at 57 Signals; a senior executive at Cirrus Media; founder at online startup Yabbit; and a husband and father of four children.
Billy chats with Xero In hosts Rob Stone and Valerie Khoo about how he keeps it all together, what he’s learnt about tackling to-do lists, and the dilemm...2015-10-0900 min