Neural Notes: An exclusive chat about Xero’s new assistant and one million free AI courses
In this edition: a million free AI courses for SMEs, an exclusive chat about Xero's new AI assistant, and some eyebrow-raising data about how AI is being rolled out in workplaces.
69% of small businesses report issues with generative AI as content accuracy, employee morale take a hit
A new Xero report found 69% of small businesses have encountered issues with generative AI, yet a large percentage still trust it with sensitive data.
Xero unveils new AI tools, opens entries for $690,000 Beautiful Business Fund
Xerocon kicks off in Sydney today and with it comes some new AI tools and Xero's $690,000 Beautiful Business Fund.
eBook: Gain control of your cash flow using technology
Download this eBook and learn how to streamline your operations and build a healthier cash flow — and gain greater peace of mind.
The tech bloodbath continues as Xero cuts up to 800 jobs
Xero is the latest tech company to make major staff cuts, following Atlassian earlier this week, shedding roughly 15% of its workforce.
How taking climate action in your business can be easy and help your bottom line
According to a recent Cogo report, 75% of responding businesses believe that their customers are starting to prioritise sustainability over price, while a 2020 IBM study found that 71% of consumers say they would pay more for brands that are sustainable.
Late invoice payments in the spotlight as Xero offers cash prizes to small businesses waiting for what they’re owed
Small businesses waiting for delayed invoice payments could score cash prizes from Xero, as accounting and business transaction make the promise of accelerated payment central to their pitches to SME customers.
Four ways apps can help successfully grow and retain your team
There are four key areas of employee management that may get tricky and more time consuming as your business expands — but fortunately, there are a number of apps that can ease your transition into the next stage of growth.
Six retail apps to heat up your summer sales
As the summer holiday season kicks off, many Australian retailers are looking forward to a boost in sales, hoping to make up for slower winter months and October’s dip in retail turnover.
Aussie small businesses fear they will miss summer sales targets as cost-of-living pressures continue to bite
Data from Xero also revealed that 28% of small businesses are similarly concerned they will miss their targets due to the cost of new supplies and equipment.
New fintech Nine25 says it has cracked the ‘salary streaming’ code
New payroll fintech Nine25 says it has developed a system allowing gig workers to 'stream' their earned income on an hour-by-hour basis, as the company attempts to raise $2.55 million through an equity crowdfunding round.
Payments unicorn Zeller now chasing growth among big business clients after building SME solutions
A gloomy economic outlook and worsening consumer sentiment have not dampened optimism at payments unicorn Zeller, which claims a significant uptick in big business users is propelling its revenue growth.
