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What is WorkflowMax and how can small businesses in Dubai integrate it with Xero?

Many small businesses in Dubai whom are using Xero may not be aware of the software add-on called WorkflowMax, a powerful end-to-end job management software. Its features to name a few include project tracking, timesheets, reporting, invoicing and job monitoring and is ideal for small and medium businesses across different service industries. WorkflowMax is ideal […]

Top Accounting tips for Creative-agencies based in Dubai

Anyone in creative services will tell you that coming up with the big idea is the easy part. Delivering it on time and budget is the trick. Project briefs change, contractor costs blow out, and clients challenge invoices. Accounting for creatives is complicated. Profitability challenges for agencies and freelancers Creative industries are full of financial […]

Accounting and Bookkeeping services in Dubai

What is accounts receivable and where can it go wrong? How can businesses in Dubai improve this process?

How do you get paid for goods or services? Accounts receivable is the short answer. Here’s your introduction to one of the most important functions in a business. What is accounts receivable? Accounts receivable is the money you’re owed by customers. Once you send an invoice (or bill), it becomes part of your accounts receivable […]

How to create your first export invoice: for small businesses based in Dubai

So, you’ve got your first international order. How do you invoice your customer? Which currency do you choose? And what do you do about tax? Here are some tips for small businesses based in the UAE. Which currency should you use? There are no rules around using the exporter’s currency or the importer’s currency. It’s […]

Xero Mobile Application update May 2018 (iOS and Android)

It’s about time for another mobile round-up! The mobile team has been hard at work. With that come a number of great releases that make it that much easier to manage your business on the go, from anywhere. This month, we’re all about keeping your purchasing related activity in one place. So we’ve made a […]

Xero Global Software Release Update April 2018

Here we provide you with a summary of the latest product updates and enhancements for small businesses and partners and see what you can expect to drop soon. Recently released Updates to the User Permissions page Manage the level of access to Xero Projects Xero Practice Manager and Xero Tax Purchases tab on iOS and Android […]

How a small business can use Xero to track cashflow without using spreadsheets

If you track income and expenses on a spreadsheet, you could be losing sight of how your business is performing and wasting a lot of time on data entry. There are low-cost alternatives that allow you to monitor your business cashflow more easily. Small business cashflow Money in, money out. Cashflow is one of the […]

How to accept online payments for you small business using Xero

Customers that are offered convenient online payment methods pay invoices on average, two to three weeks earlier than usual. Here’s how small businesses can cash in on the trend. Popular online payment methods If you’ve bought something online, then you’ve probably used an online payment method. The most common are credit cards, debit cards, automated […]

What does the Xero Projects feature do? How can it help your small business become more profitable?

Profitability and time is the linchpin of a service business and Xero Projects was built with this in mind. It’s geared at businesses with straightforward time and job cost tracking needs and will really appeal to those still fiddling around in spreadsheets, or who find most project management software too complex. Xero Projects, is accessed […]

What does an Accountant do? How can they help your Small Business?

Accountants do tax and compliance work – we all know that. But the best ones do so much more. They are excellent problem solvers and strategic advisors for small business. Accountants do more than you think. They can remove or automate administrative tasks that distract you from your core business. Get an accountant and you’ll […]

How online payment services get you paid faster using Xero

Ever wished you could get customers to pay faster? Well, you can. Just give them convenient payment options and you’ll get your money two to three weeks earlier than usual. Some may even pay instantly. Being easy to pay is a customer service You work hard to make things easy for your customers. You hustle […]

8 steps to an effective invoicing process using Xero

Billing needs to be fast and accurate. Because the sooner invoices go out the door, the sooner you are likely to get paid. These eight suggestions could make your billing and cash flow better. 1. Set a billing schedule It’s tempting to give preference to paid work and put invoicing off. But no work is […]