Resources

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When Trying to Save Money as a Farmer Costs More | Figured

Harvest is when most farmers are stretched thinnest, and it’s a fair time to ask whether doing everything yourself actually saves you money. Real agribusiness experts explain why the DIY approach doesn’t always cut costs.

How to Get Bank-Ready as a US Row Crop Farmer | Figured

Harvest is when the year’s numbers finally come in, and it won’t be long before the bank wants to see them. With lenders more cautious than they used to be, here’s what it takes for a row crop farmer to[…]

Why QuickBooks Can't Tell Your Client What to Sell a Crop At | Figured

When a client calls after harvest asking whether to sell, they need an answer while the price is still there. A good answer starts with one number: what each bushel cost them to grow. QuickBooks can't give you that number[…]

What Your Row Crop Clients Need From You at Harvest | Figured

For a lot of your row crop clients, this is the stretch of the year that matters most. This year's crop is going into the bin and needs to be sold well, and next season's plan is taking shape at[…]

Tips to protect your business from modern cybercrime

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and a good moment to check in on how you’re protecting your business, your money and your customers’ information. As a small business owner or advisor, your Xero organisation... The post Tips to protect your[…]

What open banking means for Canadian practices and their clients

As I head out on the road for Xero’s Canada Roadshows this October—also Small Business Month—I’ll be returning to a conversation I first had at Xerocon with Jules Hawkins, Co-Founder of Hawkins & Co.,... The post What open banking means[…]

Asia Roadshow 2026: The future of your practice awaits

Today’s accounting and bookkeeping practices face constant change, from rapid technological shifts to evolving client demands. As industry leaders look ahead, they’re asking a crucial question: how do I prepare my firm to move... The post Asia Roadshow 2026: The[…]

Xero wins Canstar’s 2026 Most Satisfied Customers Award for Small Business Accounting Software in New Zealand

Every small business owner I talk to has a different reason for taking the leap – but not one of them say it’s for the paperwork. What they’re really chasing is the freedom to... The post Xero wins Canstar’s 2026[…]

You asked, we listened: making the Fair Payment Code easier for every business

Every small business owner I speak to knows the feeling. The work is done and the invoice has gone out and then you wait, while the money you’ve earned sits in another business’s bank... The post You asked, we listened:[…]

From Farm Managers to Award-Winning Sharemilkers - And How | Figured

George and Hannah King moved to New Zealand to follow their dream of pasture based dairy farming and farm ownership. If they were going to succeed, they’d need to earn it step by step. And that’s exactly what they’re doing.

What you may have missed on Xero

The first six months of FY27 brought a wave of interest in Xero and the work we’re doing to support small businesses and their advisors. Here’s a look at the stories that put our... The post What you may have[…]

For two weeks, the biggest screen in London belongs to small business

The lights at Piccadilly Circus are one of the most iconic spots in London. I used to work in an office overlooking them, and as someone who works in marketing, I used to dream... The post For two weeks, the[…]

Employment Leave Act 2026: what New Zealand employers can do now

Changes to the way leave is calculated and managed are coming for New Zealand employers, and there’s now a clear timeline to prepare. The Employment Leave Bill received Royal Assent on 6 August 2026,... The post Employment Leave Act 2026:[…]

Human judgement first: Xero and Anthropic on the future of work

I spend most of my time looking beyond the traditional planning horizon, researching emerging technologies and exploring what they might mean for people years down the line. But, with AI, capabilities are already arriving... The post Human judgement first: Xero[…]

How One Dairy Farmer Ensures His Hard Work Actually Matters | Figured

In farming, effort on its own doesn’t guarantee progress. Farmers and their accountants need to know how to turn hard work into ground gained, building a road map that takes more uncertainty out of farming. That’s exactly what this Southland[…]

Refer a Friend Programme

Refer friends to Crystal Payroll and earn a $50 NZD credit for each successful sign-up. Share the benefits and watch your rewards grow—start referring today! The post Refer a Friend Programme appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

Why Succession Planning Is NZ's Next Advisory Opportunity | Figured

New Zealand agriculture is staring down the barrel of a massive generational shift. Leading firms are positioned to steer the coming succession conversations, benefiting from those high-value, long-term relationships as a result. So what are they doing differently?

Winter Giveaway 2026 Winners

The winners of our 2026 Winter Giveaway and their lovely photos revealed. The post Winter Giveaway 2026 Winners appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

Crystal Payroll’s Winter Giveaway

Win a cosy winter gift box filled with hot chocolate, Oodie socks and a Le Creuset mug. Enter Crystal Payroll's Winter Giveaway today. The post Crystal Payroll’s Winter Giveaway appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

How Pinion Moves at the Speed of Modern Ag | Figured

In US production agriculture, CapEx is at historic levels, margins are compressed, and the window between opportunities appearing and closing is shrinking. Most advisory firms are still working from data that's weeks old when the call comes in. One major[…]

Why mandatory 2FA matters: strengthening payroll security in a rising threat landscape

iPayroll has introduced mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for Employee Kiosk logins.

What Banks Need From Farming Clients: Event Recap | Figured

Farm debt is growing. So is the complexity of the decisions sitting behind it — succession, capital, risk. At a morning session in Dubbo with Central West NSW accounting firms, one message came through clearly: the adviser's role in all[…]

Scaling to 110+ US Farm Clients on Referrals Alone | Figured

Across the US, it isn’t a lack of capability or effort stopping advisory practices from growing. It's structure. JC Ag Financial Services supports over 110 farms across the US — here's what their operational foundation looks like, and what it[…]

Managing payroll for trades & construction

Learn how NZ construction businesses can manage payroll with variable hours, contractors, and job costing using integrated payroll and time tracking systems.

2025 In Focus: A year of delivering innovation

2025 wasn’t just another year of updates, it was a year where MYOB stepped forward for small and medium businesses, and the advisors who support them.

New Zealand Holidays Act reform: What it means

The Holidays Act 2003 has shaped how leave entitlements in New Zealand are calculated and administered. Learn about the Government’s proposed reforms.

Get Ready for April Payroll Changes

From 1 April 2026 updates to the minimum wage, KiwiSaver contribution rates, and the ACC Earners’ Levy employers should be aware of. The post Get Ready for April Payroll Changes appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

Xero Integration Pricing Now Live

Xero’s API pricing changes are now live. Learn how the new fee will affect you and what to expect in Crystal Payroll. The post Xero Integration Pricing Now Live appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

End of financial year key dates for your business

It’s end of financial year time so that means being aware of the key dates for income tax, GST and payroll. Stay up to date with this handy EOFY schedule.

EOFY for first time business owners

EOFY can be a stressful time especially if you’re in your first year of business. But you don’t have to feel like you’re lost in the wilderness, here’s why.

Key things to get on top of for EOFY

There’s nothing like a bit of EOFY pressure to really get you into gear. Here are five key things to get on top of for your end of financial year.

Accounting firms streamline multi-client payroll

Learn how accounting firms can streamline multi-client payroll, reduce errors, and stay compliant with NZ payroll legislation and how iPayroll can help