Utilising a cloud accounting platform such as Xero not only gives you a range of benefits in and of itself, but it also offers a wide range of Xero integrations which can improve your business operations.
Whilst Xero offers many different capabilities within its own platform, for those particular functions it does not offer Xero has partnered with a number of separate third-party apps to offer Xero integrations. As these apps are integrated with Xero, your data is shared between these platforms. This means that there is no duplication of data, and the user experience is as easy as using only one platform.
Xero’s App Store unlocks hundreds of plugins to integrate a range of functions like payroll, time tracking or CRM into Xero, providing more holistic and efficient business operations.
Here are a few of the many functions you can manage via Xero integrations.
Inventory
DEAR Inventory: DEAR allows for you to manage products, suppliers, customers, contacts, sales and purchases all in the one system. This app is the number one choice for businesses looking to manage and control their entire operation, including inventory management.
Unleashed Software: Unleashed allows for you to take control of inventory at any time, and manage your production with a range of tracking functionalities. Overall, this app gives you the freedom to efficiently make, manage and move your products.
Cin7 Inventory Management: This app connects your products, orders, stock locations and more all into one automated solution. Not only does this enhance the satisfaction of customers, but it also provides you with the visibility you need to optimise inventory efficiencies.
Retail
EasyVend: This app is used by Food and Beverage delivery companies to record product orders, create invoices and gather payments. It also leverages technology to create electronic delivery dockets for drivers and offers payment gateway functionality through the customer website.
Retail Express: Made for retailers, this app provides a single platform to optimise a range of areas, including sales and service, marketing and loyalty, business intelligence, and inventory and logistics.
Debtor tracking
Chaser: As Xero’s leading accounts receivable app, Chaser allows for you to automate invoice chasing, streamline your accounts receivable process, maintain client relationships and increase the speed of payments.
Satago: Through utilising Satago’s automated payment reminders, flexible finance options, and automated invoice chasing, you can efficiently manage your debtors, protect your business and get paid faster.
Time tracking
Deputy: This app allows for you to maintain timesheets, scheduling, communication and tasking through its cloud based Android and iOS apps.
MinuteDock: Through utilising MinuteDock’s live timer, or manual entry, you can avoid missing billable hours and can track time efficiently.
Rostering
RosterElf: This app aims to provide a cloud based rostering system which handles your employee rostering needs, making scheduling much easier. RosterElf handles all SME rostering, and time and attendance tasks, including staff availability, shift swaps, and clocking in and out.
Tanda: Through leveraging Tanda’s live rostering, attendance, timesheet and compliance tools, you can ensure that you manage and pay your staff correctly. Through keeping track of worked hours, Tanda automatically generates timesheets which are exported to Xero for your next pay run.
Payroll
KeyPay: This app aims to limit the stress of payroll, through automatically running payroll tasks in the background and providing tools to empower employees, manage staff costs and promote compliance.
CloudPayroll: Through the cloud, you can manage employee records, leave, and superannuation with ease, whilst your employees can use their own Kiosk to manage their timesheets, payslips and personal details.
Documents
AutoEntry: Available via the web and as a mobile app, AutoEntry aims to limit the time spent on paperwork, through automating data entry and documents, and storing all bills, invoices, receipts and bank statements.
FYI: This app ensures that email and document management is kept as simple as possible, to improve accuracy and business efficiency.
CRM
Insightly CRM: Providing customer relationship management software for SMEs across many industries, this app aims to empower companies to develop strong and lasting relationships with their customers.
Capsule CRM: Capsule is aimed at SMEs to enhance their customer relationship management. For example, this app allows you to store and manage contacts, add notes and emails, and assign team members tasks to leverage leads.
Payments
Pinch Payments: As Xero’s top payment app, Pinch allows you to collect payments, offer direct debit and set up payment plans for customers who often struggle to pay their bills on time. Customers also have access to their own customer portal, where they can manage their account and payments.
Stripe: This app allows you to quickly accept payments from debit and credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay, to increase the speed of payments. Recurring payments can also be set up with autopay, to ensure payment efficiency.
When your business needs a solution that can’t be handled in Xero, the Xero App Store will almost always have a suitable integrated app.
Looking to maximise your Xero integrations for smoother business operations? We can help. Keeping Company is your expert app partner. Contact us today.
The material and contents provided in this publication are informative in nature only. It is not intended to be advice, and you should not act specifically on the basis of this information alone. If expert assistance is required, professional advice should be obtained.
Ryan Miller is the founder of Keeping Company, May 2011 – Present. A tie-loathing, people person with an entrepreneurial spirit. Ryan’s drive to modernize the accounting industry coupled with his desire to help people succeed saw the birth of Keeping Company. Focusing on the SME space, KeepingCo. empowers business owners by providing high-quality end-to-end accounting and business advisory services.
Ryan took his first Accounting role working at KPMG. He went onto further refine his skills as a Chartered Accountant taking the role of Director of a Chartered Accounting firm in Erskineville.
Ryan is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. He is also a Registered Tax Agent and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Australia.