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Accounting Software for Startup Businesses | Xero AU
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Send Invoices
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Get paid up to 2x faster by accepting online payments.
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All your bills, in one place.
Payroll
Pay your team faster with an online payroll system.
Manage Inventory
Track stock effortlessly with inventory management software.
Claim Expenses
Streamline expense tracking and view your financial data.
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Easily send quotes and save time & money.
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$
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Accept online invoice payments^
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$
21
.
40
per month
for the first 3 months
Then $107 per month
Optimise profitability - tailor your insights for greater control.
Includes
Send invoices and quotes
Accept online invoice payments^
Automate bill entry and track bills
Auto-reconcile bank transactions
(Beta)
Track GST and lodge BAS
Smart document capture
View real-time reports
Automate superannuation
Payroll for 5 people
90 day cashflow forecast
Visualise performance with graphs
Customise performance dashboards
Claim expenses and mileage for 5 users
Use multiple currencies
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$
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.
60
per month
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Future proof your scaling business - with advanced tools and analytics.
Includes
Send invoices and quotes
Accept online invoice payments^
Automate bill entry and track bills
Auto-reconcile bank transactions
(Beta)
Track GST and lodge BAS
Smart document capture
View real-time reports
Automate superannuation
Payroll for 10 people
180 day cashflow forecast
Visualise performance with graphs
Customise performance dashboards
Claim expenses and mileage for 10 users
Use multiple currencies
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Analyse KPIs and ratios
Track projects for 10 users
Benchmark against the industry
Make online bill payments
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Access your startup business financials when and where you need
Stay connected with the Xero Accounting app
Manage your startup business and track your business finances from anywhere with the Xero Accounting app. You can use it on your phone or other Android or iOS device.
Accounting app
Check the financial health of your startup
Gain insight into your accounts and business financials effortlessly with clear charts and tables on the Xero dashboard. Monitor key metrics like bank account balances, income, expenses, and upcoming bills at a glance.
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Connect your bank accounts for daily feeds
Get financial transactions flowing from your credit cards and bank accounts automatically so you have an up-to-date view of cash flow in Xero. It makes keeping accurate records and day-to-day bookkeeping for your startup really simple.
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Easily customise and send invoices wherever you are
Get professional-looking invoices out the door and money coming into your startup business fast with accounting software that lets you send invoices from the mobile app or from the Xero software on your computer.
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Accept payments instantly
Accept online payments into your startup business from a debit or credit card, or with third-party payment services, right from the invoice, and quickly reconcile them in Xero.
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Excellent accounting software – user-friendly and reliable. I especially appreciate the automated bank feeds, invoicing features, and easy reconciliation process, which save a lot of time and reduce errors.
Monya
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We’ve been using Xero for several years now, and it’s hands-down one of the best business decisions we’ve made. The platform is intuitive, beautifully designed, and packed with features that save us time and keep our finances organised.
Tom W
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I have used a few accounting software in my career, and Xero is my far the best. The system is so user friendly and the support is amazing. The support staff are always so happy to help, they are always quick to respond and so helpful.
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