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Fuel for thought: how Kiwi businesses can claim back thousands on petrol

Fuel can be a significant business cost at the best of times but as of April 2026, petrol prices have jumped significantly across New Zealand. With experts noting a 20% increase in just weeks,... The post Fuel for thought: how[…]

Reducing overdue invoices by 60% with Trove and Xero

Scroll through certain corners of LinkedIn and you would think business owners are racing to replace their accountants with AI. Why pay for decades of experience when you can prompt your way to month-end?... The post Reducing overdue invoices by[…]

Introducing XeroForce: Your no code custom AI agent builder for financial workflows

We know that for many small businesses and advisors, repetitive, manual tasks take up too much of your day-to-day, keeping you from the higher-value work you want to focus on. This not only eats... The post Introducing XeroForce: Your no[…]

Xero Asia Awards 2026: putting your best story forward

Every year, the Xero Asia Awards give us the chance to recognise practices that are redefining what modern accounting looks like. This year’s ceremony will be held in Singapore on 6 August – a... The post Xero Asia Awards 2026:[…]

From curious to confident: how Kiwi business owners are adopting AI

When it comes to AI, small and medium businesses are less interested in some of the more theoretical debates about whether it matters. What they’re grappling with is how and where to use AI safely... The post From curious to confident:[…]

Leverage Xero’s real-time financial intelligence, wherever you work: our Claude integration is here

Just a few weeks ago, we shared our vision for a multi-year partnership with Anthropic. Today, I’m thrilled to share that we are moving from vision to reality with the global rollout of our... The post Leverage Xero’s real-time financial[…]

What Banks Need From Farming Clients: Event Recap | Figured

Farm debt is growing. So is the complexity of the decisions sitting behind it — succession, capital, risk. At a morning session in Dubbo with Central West NSW accounting firms, one message came through clearly: the adviser's role in all[…]

Scaling to 110+ US Farm Clients on Referrals Alone | Figured

Across the US, it isn’t a lack of capability or effort stopping advisory practices from growing. It's structure. JC Ag Financial Services supports over 110 farms across the US — here's what their operational foundation looks like, and what it[…]

Why Cost of Production Moves When Variable Expenses are Flat | Figured

Variable expenses can hold flat for two or three years and still tell an incomplete story. Below the surface, other costs keep moving — and the farms that don't have full visibility are making crop, land, and marketing decisions from[…]

What a Better Farm Budget Looks Like | Figured

Most farm budgets get built for the bank and filed away the moment they're submitted. Here's why that keeps advisory relationships stuck in compliance territory — and what changes when the plan is actually used.

Putting our values in motion: running the London Marathon alongside Stonewall Housing

When you line up at the start of a marathon, you’re not just thinking about 26.2 miles ahead – you’re thinking about who you’re running for. This year I had the privilege of running... The post Putting our values in[…]

Xero Asia Awards 2026: More than a moment on stage

Another year has flown by, and the Xero Asia Awards 2026 are officially here. Applications are now open for you to nominate your firm, and we’d love to see you in the running. Every... The post Xero Asia Awards 2026:[…]

Meet Xero Coaches: Free Onboarding support for your first 90 days

Getting started with accounting software should feel like a turning point for your business, but we know the early days can feel like a high-stakes hurdle while you’re already juggling everything else. Whether it’s... The post Meet Xero Coaches: Free[…]

What Farmers Want From Their Agri Adviser | Figured

Most NZ dairy farmers (83%) rate their accountant as "really valuable" when they receive advisory services. Only 23% say the same for compliance alone. The demand is in your client list—it just isn't being asked for.

The NZ Dairy Teams Building a Better Banking Relationship | Figured

For most New Zealand dairy teams, the bank isn't called in much more than the once-a-year annual loan renewal discussion. Neer Enterprises made a different call—and it's changed how fast they can move.

The Real Value of Agri Advisory: Accountability | Figured

Analysis, forecasting, reporting…these are the things which seem like the most valuable aspects of agri advisory. This Kiwi adviser thinks differently.

How to Handle Geopolitical Risks as a NZ Dairy Team | Figured

Conflict in the Middle East is pushing input costs up and adding borrowing pressure across New Zealand. Most farms will absorb it. A growing few won't have to—because they've already built the systems to respond before the shocks arrive.

Launching AI Capabilities in Agri Financial Management | Figured

The world's largest agri-financial management platform is embedding AI into the tools advisers and farmers use every day, with more capability in development.

Signs it’s time to change to a new payroll system

Struggling with errors or manual payroll? Discover the signs it’s time for a new payroll system and why changing payroll software can support growth.

Redefining Agri Accounting in NZ | Figured + Diprose Miller

Diprose Miller has spent over a decade building a different kind of relationship with its farming clients—one that goes well beyond year-end compliance. Here's what that looks like, and what it could mean for your farm.

2025 In Focus: A year of delivering innovation

2025 wasn’t just another year of updates, it was a year where MYOB stepped forward for small and medium businesses, and the advisors who support them.

New Zealand Holidays Act reform: What it means

The Holidays Act 2003 has shaped how leave entitlements in New Zealand are calculated and administered. Learn about the Government’s proposed reforms.

Get Ready for April Payroll Changes

From 1 April 2026 updates to the minimum wage, KiwiSaver contribution rates, and the ACC Earners’ Levy employers should be aware of. The post Get Ready for April Payroll Changes appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

Xero Integration Pricing Now Live

Xero’s API pricing changes are now live. Learn how the new fee will affect you and what to expect in Crystal Payroll. The post Xero Integration Pricing Now Live appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

iPayroll is ready for the KiwiSaver changes effective April 2026

KiwiSaver contribution rates rise to 3.5% from April 2026, with new employer obligations. Learn how iPayroll keeps you compliant.

End of financial year key dates for your business

It’s end of financial year time so that means being aware of the key dates for income tax, GST and payroll. Stay up to date with this handy EOFY schedule.

EOFY for first time business owners

EOFY can be a stressful time especially if you’re in your first year of business. But you don’t have to feel like you’re lost in the wilderness, here’s why.

Key things to get on top of for EOFY

There’s nothing like a bit of EOFY pressure to really get you into gear. Here are five key things to get on top of for your end of financial year.

2026 News & Updates

Crystal Payroll’s first 2026 update: partner awards, server upgrades, Accredited Advisor changes, and important Xero API updates. The post 2026 News & Updates appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

Still using MYOB Exo Payroll? Why NZ small businesses should consider moving to a cloud payroll system

Learn why NZ businesses are moving away from MYOB Exo Employer Services and how cloud payroll solutions like iPayroll make payroll easier, safer, and compliant.

Payroll in cafés & what owners need to get right

Learn how New Zealand café owners can manage payroll, casual staff, public holidays, and leave entitlements while staying compliant with employment law.

Holiday Payroll Guide for 2025

A practical guide to end-of-year payroll, covering advance payments, public holidays, shutdowns, leave periods, and bonuses. The post Holiday Payroll Guide for 2025 appeared first on Crystal Payroll.