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Xero brings beautiful accounting to the ipad

XERO BRINGS BEAUTIFUL ACCOUNTING TO THE iPAD®

– Answers leading pain point caused by desktop accounting software

– Puts key business information and insights at owners’ fingertips

– Launches three iBooks to improve small business performance

Xero’s online accounting software for small businesses and their advisors is now available to download on Apple® iPad® through the Apple® iTunes® store.

Building on its award-winning web application, Xero has been redesigned to complement the simple aesthetic principles and unique capabilities of Apple® iPad®. Xero is used millions of times a week on Apple® devices worldwide.

Xero delivers small business tools and insights through a common and beautiful interface, regardless of the platform or device form. This makes it simple and easy for entrepreneurs and owners to stay in touch with their numbers from any device or location. Soon this will include delivering notifications to wearables and other devices.

The Government’s £150m SuperConnected Cities programme shines a light on the growing requirement of mobility for UK small businesses. The initiative will ensure that UK cities boast world-class connectivity so business owners and their advisors can access business critical information, regardless of device and location.

Xero Optimised

Through beautiful design that takes advantage of the iPad®’s Retina screen and increased surface area, Xero is able to deliver:

Both landscape and portrait views – a popular customer request Faster and simpler transaction reconciliation – users can quickly access the information they need, tap on a record and see additional details in the right-hand pane Simple and easy to understand cash flow reporting, and the ability to review payments and send invoices on the fly – ultimately reducing time-to-payment and boosting the financial health of the business

Accountants and bookkeepers can also stay productive using Xero’s app when in between client meetings or at home. Client accounts are easily accessible for reconciling data or addressing questions.

Xero also announced that it has released three small business guides, providing small businesses with best practice advice and business tips. All three are available for free from the iTunes® store here.

Customers benefit from Xero’s free No Wait Support. Users simply log any issues or queries inside the application and a qualified Xero specialist makes contact to resolve any problems. This means small business owners don’t waste time waiting on the phone to talk to an often inexperienced call centre representative. Xero staff provide support in their country of business, ensuring relevance for the user.

Comments on the News:

“Today we go beyond just delivering the world’s most beautiful accounting application on any device. We are realising our vision of optimising Xero to increase the productivity of small business owners on the world’s most popular devices,” said Angus Norton, Chief Product Officer, Xero. “Xero for the iPad® is the most compelling small business application available today, making it simple and easy for people to manage and grow their businesses.” “We are eight weeks into 2015 and have delivered over 100 updates to Xero for small businesses,” added Norton. “We will continue to express our Xero Everywhere strategy by optimising for more and more devices in 2015, including wearables.” “We are seeing a shift in the way owners run and manage their small businesses,” said Andy Lark, Chief Marketing Officer. “They are moving across devices and locations while completing a single task. And, they want access to critical information with a touch, while on the move. Optimising Xero for the iPad® answers that need and furthers Xero’s lead on legacy software providers.” “One of the most daunting aspects of setting out on my own was being responsible for all the extra bits that are involved in running a business. Numbers have never been one of my strengths, so I was terrified at the prospect of having to manage the company finances,” said Emma Lomax, founder of SewLomax. “But technology has made it so simple for me to achieve my business goals. Xero’s online accounting software lets me easily manage my business’ finances, so I can spend more time focusing on other aspects of my business. And since I’m always on the go, Xero’s mobile and iPad app allows me to keep on top of my finances wherever I am.”

Pricing & Availability:

Xero’s app supports market-leading platforms: Apple®’s iOS for iPhone® and iPad® and Google’s Android, and is available now at no additional cost as part of Xero’s small business accounting solution, with prices starting from £9 per month.

Xero social media and resources:

Blog post: Xero for iPad® Video overview: Xero for iPad® on Xero TV

Xero on social: Follow and share the latest Xero news on Twitter (@Xero, #Xero), LinkedIn and Facebook. Xero reviewer’s guide: Learn about Xero’s key features and how they help small businesses be successful.

About Xero

Xero is beautiful, easy-to-use online accounting software for small businesses and their advisors. The company has 400,000 paying customers in more than 180 countries. Xero seamlessly integrates with over 350 third-party tools, and was recently ranked No. 1 by Forbes as the World’s Most Innovative Growth Company

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