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Xero stories - Page 22

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Xero strengthens ASB relationship with accounting deal
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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Xero and ASB partner to revolutionise NZ banking and accounting, aiming for a seamless integration between services for users.
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The new economy: Wiki your product development
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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Fancy outsourcing product development because it’s difficult and expensive? Here’s a crazy idea: get your customers to do it for you. For free.
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Xero reports $85m of cash in first cashflow report
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Accounting software firm had $85 million of cash at the end of 2012 after raising $60 million in a private placement in December.
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Homegrown tech export cracking America
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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New Zealand tech firm ActionStep breaks into the US market, delivering cloud-based legal practice management solutions aimed at over 45,000 law firms.
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US investors pour $82M into Xero
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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Two American investors have increased their interest in cloud accounting software provider Xero by a total of $82 million.
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Xero seeks short-term cash cover
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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The cloud accounting software firm expects to make more losses in its push to become a global player and may raise more cash to pay for those plans.
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Xero debuts Android accounting app
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Xero launches Android app for on-the-move accounting, targeting 50% of SMEs keen on mobile financial management.
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Xero heads for Oz after sales hike
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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The cloud-based accounting platform provider more than doubled first-half sales and expects to list across the Tasman next month as it boosts its oper.
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Xero introduces online invoicing
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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Small business accounting software provider changes the accounting game with the addition of online invoicing.
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Xero doubles company head count
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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Cloud-based provider seeks 100 new staff after doubling employee count, opening up Kiwi career options in the process.
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Xero enters NZX 50
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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Xero, the Kiwi cloud accounting firm, proudly steps into the NZX 50, marking a milestone in its journey since its 2006 inception.
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Xero doubles revenue, customers
Sun, 27th May 2012
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Xero's revenue and customers double, yet losses inch up due to growth expenses. The firm's aggressive expansion strategy shows promise.
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Xero connects with Excel
Mon, 14th May 2012
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Budgeting tie-in allows users to export their figures to Excel, do the 'heavy lifting', then import the results straight back.
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App of the week: Xero
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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Xero's mobile app transforms tedious admin tasks into quick, on-the-go actions, streamlining invoicing, receipts, and more for busy professionals.
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Xero doubles customers worldwide
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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Xero's bold reinvestment strategy pays off, doubling global customer base to 78,000 and revenue to $19m, as it expands its footprint.
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US tech investor's $15m kiwi contribution
Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
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US tech investor Peter Thiel is boosting New Zealand’s tech scene with a NZD $40 million fund, pledging NZD $15 million via his firm Valar Ventures.
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Xero upgrade adds discounts, HTML graphs
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Online accounting software company Xero has rolled out a new release addressing a bundle of user requests such as discounts and invoice line re-ordering.
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Xero bosses sell shares to allow others on board
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Top Xero executives sell USD $5 million in shares to welcome new investors, including MYOB co-founder Brad Shofer, without diluting current holdings.
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Xero hints at big numbers
Fri, 27th Jan 2012
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Xero teases strong growth ahead of Xerocon, with annual revenue on track to double to NZD $21 million and a 20% increase in paying customers.
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New feature set for Xero today
Mon, 19th Dec 2011
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Xero rolls out updates including new bank feeds, improved budget manager and report packs, aiming to boost efficiency for NZ businesses.