Got aspirations for your small business in 2025? The most important part of making New Year’s resolutions is creating a plan on how you will achieve them – and then taking action.
Whether you want to grow your business or take a step back and spend less time at work, apps might just be the secret weapon to reaching your goals. This year, turning your business resolutions into solutions might be as simple as connecting a new app to Xero.
Resolution 1: Spend less time on admin
Whether you’re trying to free up time to invest back into your business or spend more time outside of work, you’re not alone if you want to cut down the hours of your week spent on administrative tasks.
Apps that connect to Xero can help small businesses spend more time on what matters by automating processes like filing documents, reconciling expenses, tracking project costs and even managing employees. With apps, you may even find you have better visibility over your business and improved accuracy.
Discover apps that can:
- Streamline your processes and paperwork
- Simplify employee scheduling, leave, and HR
- Easily manage projects and jobs
Resolution 2: Grow my business
Ready to expand in 2025? Whether adding new sales channels, locations or focusing on customer loyalty, growth can be important for a small business to stay competitive.
With growth comes complexity – and that’s where apps can make this resolution more manageable. You can launch an online store, open a new location, or expand your marketing, using apps that sync with Xero to keep your accounting simple and streamlined.
Discover apps that can:
- Boost your sales and manage your inventory
- Amplify your brand and customer experience
- Easily manage multiple entities
Resolution 3: Control my cash flow
Whether you’re thinking about spending more this year to fund a new development, bringing on new staff, or if you’re wanting to get paid faster, getting a good grasp on your cash flow will give you more control over your business. You’ll also gain more confidence when making financial decisions.
Apps can automate payment workflows with Xero to help reduce late payments, and can even help you get finance for new opportunities. With apps that connect seamlessly and send data to Xero, you can generate detailed, accurate reports and cash flow forecasts in just a few clicks.
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Will you be making any of these resolutions for your business this year? Explore the Xero App Store to find more ways to kick your New Year’s goals into action.
