If your bookkeeping system is a shoebox of receipts or an outdated spreadsheet, it’s time to consider an upgrade. Xero is one of the most popular cloud-based accounting platforms for small businesses—and for good reason.

For many small business owners, tax is something to deal with once a year. But leaving it to the last minute often means missing out on valuable tax-saving opportunities.

While DIY bookkeeping and tax lodgement might work in the very early days, there comes a point when a professional accountant is no longer a “nice to have” but a necessity.