Xero stories - Page 17
$10 million US acquisition for Xero
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Xero is spending $10 million to acquire a small Seattle-based online payroll company, Monchilla, in order to accelerate its US expansion.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; MRP, Genesis, Meridian gain on dividends
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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New Zealand shares rose, paced by Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy and MightyRiverPower as investors bet on a boost to dividend payouts by the state.
Kiwi start up Ora announces first winners of Dreams grants
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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The inaugural winners of the Ora Dreams grants have showcased innovation and entrepreneurship to help them get to where they are today.
CORRECT: Xero 3Q cash burn accelerates for a second quarter
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, accelerated its quarterly cash burn in the September quarter from the June period as marketing spend and fit.
New Xero platform offers customised learning to small businesses
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Xero launches a new customised learning platform, Xero U, aimed at providing tailored educational content for differing roles in small businesses.
New Zealand tech industry shows record growth to eight billion
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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With ten years of data to look at, it’s clear that the New Zealand tech sector is heading in the right direction.
Cloud-based start up Ora to help Kiwi small businesses with growth
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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Ora is a software platform designed to help SMEs grow by providing business owners with access to a range of tools and access to its business partners.
Z Energy teams up with Xero to save time
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Z Energy and Xero unite to streamline invoicing for small businesses, freeing them from manual data entry and saving precious time.
Xero app big winner in Silicon Valley Awards
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's Xero has taken out the key award at this year's Silicon Valley Business App Awards, winning Best Overall App.
Xero lines up heavy hitter for US push
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Xero recruits tech guru Andy Lark for its US expansion, aiming to build on its significant subscription revenue growth and market presence.
Kiwis look across the Tasman to attract IT talent
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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New Zealand is experiencing a technology boom like never before. The only thing holding it back is talent and it is looking to Australia for help.
North America head steps down as Xero eyes key global recruitments
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Xero’s head of North America, Peter Karpas, is stepping down. CFO, Ross Jenkins, will lead operations in the US until a replacement is found.
Xero’s Auckland presence grows as PM unveils new office...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Xero plans to add 60 jobs at its office in Auckland, doubling its size, following significant growth in the last financial year.
Why 'purpose built' internet can fuel Kiwi business growth...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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The internet could have been purpose built for New Zealand – an isolated nation of entrepreneurs and innovators who can’t help but compare themselves.
Redundancy - How will a new international cable benefit NZ?
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the third of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand in.
NZ's 'hottest' tech companies revealed...
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Technology Investment Network (TIN) last night revealed New Zealand’s top ten high growth technology export companies...
Boost for SMBs as Xero launches business software marketplace
Tue, 26th Aug 2014
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Xero revolutionises SMB operations with a new marketplace, making over 350 business solutions easily accessible.
Has Trade Me founder invested in the next Xero...?
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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Sam Morgan, who made his fortune when Trade Me was sold to Fairfax Media, has built a substantial shareholding in security software developer Wynyard.
Xero heads the tech queue as Govt puts $41m up for grabs
Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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23 high tech companies in New Zealand have been approved for R&D Growth Grants worth over $41m for the next three years.
Pricing: How will a new international cable benefit NZ?
Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the second of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand i.