There is no doubt we are living during a revolutionary time. What once felt like a futuristic, abstract concept is now embedding itself in our daily lives. It is here, evolving rapidly, and changing the way we work, communicate, and make decisions. AI is no longer a futuristic notion – it’s an expectation. Customers anticipate […]
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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, including here in New Zealand. While we New Zealanders are fast adopters of tech, our use of AI is still lagging behind the level of use in Australia and Canada. As your trusted accountant, we understand the pivotal role AI can play in enhancing efficiency,
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Starting off with ChatGPT As small business owners, it can seem like there’s just not enough hours in the day. One solution to that is harnessing the power of AI. AI is here to help you do more with less. By getting the AI to do the tasks that take you the longest or the
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Migrating from WorkflowMax by Xero If you have been using WorkflowMax by Xero, you would have already migrated to a new job management software by now, as June 26 2024 marked the end of life of the software. WorkflowMax by BlueRock (aka WorkflowMax 2) is most obvious alternative and the BlueRock team have made the
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ApprovalMax and Xero. It’s the end of the day and you have to track down someone to sign off on that one PO. It’s stressful and time consuming and you think there must be a better way. Or you see a bill and wonder “Who on earth approved this?” The better way is with ApprovalMax.
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If you’re looking for simple ways to automate and streamline your accounts processes this year, look no further than Hubdoc. Hubdoc makes data entry of bills and receipts easier, by automating the process of entering them into Xero. This is a modest step in automating low-level tasks that can take up a lot of your
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If you’re a project-based business you are mostly likely familiar with deposit invoices and progress payments, but you could be offering a product or service and still benefit from creating deposit invoices. Here are 6 advantages of having deposit invoices or progress payments as part of your business process: The overarching theme here is that
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The rapid technological advancements we’re seeing are a double-edged sword for many business owners, presenting both great opportunities and potential challenges. Adopting and integrating these new technologies is essential if you want to remain competitive, but it requires careful navigation and a clear strategic plan for your tech stack. 5 key steps for transforming your
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You’ve heard of ChatGPT and may be using this or AI in your business already. Used correctly it can be amazing but are you aware of the data you are sharing online and any implications that sharing can have? ChatGPT promises to automate a lot of tasks, including write your content for you. But this
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(Formerly called My Payroll) Xero Me is a mobile app for employees to manage their leave and timesheets, and update employment details. It connects into Xero Payroll and Xero Expenses and is completely separate from your business and financial information. Your employees only need to use the Xero Me app to access their own pay,
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