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Xero Power Lists boost app discovery, developer reach
Fintech

Xero Power Lists boost app discovery, developer reach

Xero launches App Store Power Lists to spotlight top referred apps, boosting discovery for small businesses and reach for developers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
NZ small firms see strongest sales growth in three years
Manufacturing

NZ small firms see strongest sales growth in three years

New Zealand small firms notch strongest sales in three years as December spending surges and easing interest rates speed up payments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Canopy unveils AI bookkeeping module for 2026 launch
Financial Systems

Canopy unveils AI bookkeeping module for 2026 launch

Canopy to launch AI-powered bookkeeping module in 2026, unifying ledger visibility, month-end workflows and client collaboration tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Virtual Spotter grows in US with lean direct debit model
Fintech

Virtual Spotter grows in US with lean direct debit model

Virtual Spotter makes US its biggest market as lean direct debit model cuts gym admin by 65 hours and AUD $1.4k a month per client.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Xero to retire app store billing, shift to API tiers
Digital Transformation

Xero to retire app store billing, shift to API tiers

Xero is axing its app store billing by June 2026, forcing developers onto new API-based tiers and their own subscription systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Xero Analytics adds AI cash forecasts & ops metrics
Unified Communications

Xero Analytics adds AI cash forecasts & ops metrics

Xero is boosting its Analytics tool with AI cash flow forecasts, behavioural insights and operational metrics on shareable visual dashboards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Xero unveils customisable homepage packed with widgets
Data Analytics

Xero unveils customisable homepage packed with widgets

Xero rolls out a redesigned, widget-led homepage that surfaces real-time profit, cash flow and tasks in a custom view for each user.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
AI tools reshape accounting workflows & client work
Data Protection

AI tools reshape accounting workflows & client work

AI has shifted from hype to an everyday tool for accountants, reshaping workflows, client work and skills as agentic systems loom.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Xero expands App Store with new global integrations
Customer Relationship Management

Xero expands App Store with new global integrations

Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Xero revamps developer tools & unveils new API fees
Fintech

Xero revamps developer tools & unveils new API fees

Xero overhauls developer portal and readies new API fees tied to connection counts and data egress, as it tightens recertification rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Xero launches rebuilt credit notes with phased rollout
Financial Systems

Xero launches rebuilt credit notes with phased rollout

Xero begins phased rollout of rebuilt credit notes, offering a switchable new interface, stricter audit controls and manual save behaviour.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026

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Xero sets out checklist to streamline year-end accounts
Document Management

Xero sets out checklist to streamline year-end accounts

Xero launches a checklist-style year-end workflow to help small firms reconcile accounts, manage documents and cut adviser workload.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
New Zealand backs low-cost digital tools for factories
Robotics

New Zealand backs low-cost digital tools for factories

New Zealand funds expansion of low-cost factory tech scheme to help 180 manufacturers boost productivity and compete with digital rivals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Wagepoint adds timesheets & mobile app for payroll
Digital Transformation

Wagepoint adds timesheets & mobile app for payroll

Wagepoint rolls out built-in timesheets and a new mobile app, aiming to simplify payroll and time tracking for small Canadian businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Stress robs Canadian small firms of 31 workdays a year
Financial Systems

Stress robs Canadian small firms of 31 workdays a year

Stress is costing Canadian small business owners 31 workdays a year, with many losing sleep, missing events and weighing up closing shop.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Stress rising for New Zealand's small business owners
Data Analytics

Stress rising for New Zealand's small business owners

Stress is surging for New Zealand's small business owners, with nearly half considering closing as rising costs and tax shocks take their toll.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Wagepoint rebrands & ramps up remote hiring in Canada
Digital Transformation

Wagepoint rebrands & ramps up remote hiring in Canada

Payroll software firm Wagepoint unveils a refreshed brand and plans to hire over 45 remote staff across Canada as it targets fresh growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Dext launches integrated payments for UK Xero users
Software-as-a-Service

Dext launches integrated payments for UK Xero users

Dext debuts Payments, letting UK Xero users pay suppliers and expenses inside its platform after a beta that processed GBP £800,000.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026