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Behind the scenes of double-entry bookkeeping with Xero: Why the details matter

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For many small business owners, bookkeeping might feel like a bit of a mystery. You upload receipts, reconcile bank transactions, and assign account codes, but what’s really happening behind the scenes? At DNA, we love pulling back the curtain to show how double-entry bookkeeping – the unsung hero of good financial management – works its

How Do I Use Artificial Intelligence?

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How I Use Artificial Intelligence (And Did I Use AI to Write This?!) Whether you’re a fan of it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay—and it’s actually been around for quite a while. You might be using it daily without even realising it! Take Xero, for example. It’s been quietly using AI

The importance of providing bank statements to your accountant despite Xero direct feeds

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In today’s digital world, tools like Xero have made managing business finances much easier. With direct bank feeds, your transactions automatically show up in your accounting software, saving you time and effort. But even though this technology is fantastic, it isn’t perfect. That’s why your accountant might still ask for copies of your physical bank

As a sole trader, how do I pay myself?

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If you are a sole trader, you can simply take money from your business bank account to pay yourself as a sole trader (we strongly recommend that you use a separate business bank account for your sole trader finances). And you need to make sure that you keep a record of these drawings, along with

Get those invoices paid quicker!

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The problems faced by small business due to late payments have been very much in the news lately, as a business owner you are very aware of the importance of getting paid on time and that payment delays can seriously disrupt cash flow. When searching for ways to speed up payment, keep in mind that