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Accountants and bookkeepers: Stereotypes remain but are they vital to business?

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Dated 'bean counter' labels stick to accountants and bookkeepers, yet a Xero survey confirms they're seen as business bedrocks.
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Xero and Paypal join forces to speed up payday

Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Xero and PayPal team up to create 'PayPal Express Checkout' to combat late payments and provide faster payment experience.
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Xero to go offline as it continues move to AWS Cloud

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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Xero accounting software schedules downtime Sunday 21st as it shifts to AWS, promising less future outages and improved services.
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Xero's Singapore expansion a two-way learning experience

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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Xero's expansion into Singapore is proving to be a challenging endeavour with 'massive potential' for the company, but there's still work to do.
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Rod Drury on major US banking announcement for Xero

Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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We recently announced an integration with Wells Fargo, a bank serving more than three million small businesses and one in three households in the USA.
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Xero to double turnover to $200M this year, says CEO Rod Drury

Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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New Zealand accounting software pioneer Xero expects to double global revenue to more than $200 million in the year to March 2016.
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Xero changes recruitment tactics as unsuitable US head, CFO depart, Drury says

Fri, 1st May 2015
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Xero boss Rod Drury says the accounting software developer has changed its tactics for hiring senior executives after the departure of a US chief exec.
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Xero shares extend decline, as investors digest FY, US CFO departure

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Shares of cloud-based accounting software firm Xero have dropped to the lowest level as investors digest sudden departure of another US-based exec.
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Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.
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Breaking news: Xero shares jump 21% after $147 million investment

Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Xero's share price soars to a new high with a $147m boost from US investors, signalling strong future growth and new leadership in North America.
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Xero widens first-half loss, concedes US did not execute to plan

Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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Xero, the cloud-based accounting software firm, widened its first-half loss after spending more on staff and marketing.
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Xero app big winner in Silicon Valley Awards

Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's Xero has taken out the key award at this year's Silicon Valley Business App Awards, winning Best Overall App.
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Xero lines up heavy hitter for US push

Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Xero recruits tech guru Andy Lark for its US expansion, aiming to build on its significant subscription revenue growth and market presence.
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Govt issues $3m boost to Kiwi tech firms

Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Government launches new NZTE-led initiative to help New Zealand digital technology firms compete and grow globally, and lift exports further.
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Google executive joins Xero

Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Fresh from becoming New Zealand's latest billion dollar company, Xero has announced the appointment of Stuart McLean as it's new chief revenue officer.
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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 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 gets $4 million for US expansion

Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
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Xero secures NZD $4 million from Peter Thiel to fuel its US expansion, with Thiel joining the US Advisory Board to challenge Quickbooks.