Is your business getting the most out of Xero’s Add-On App MarketPlace?
Last year Xero relaunched its ‘App Marketplace’ to allow SMBs from around the world to customise their own
online accounting solution by integrating Xero with a wide range of online services.
Apps within the Xero Marketplace (otherwise known as Xero Add-Ons) are designed to save businesses time
and money because data from other systems are automatically imported and/or synced with Xero – removing
the need for manual data entry and messy paper based processes.
However, latest statistics show that around half of Xero subscribers in Australia aren’t using a single Xero Add-
on from Xero’s app marketplace!
Xero Add-Ons can take care of things like:
- Point of Sale (Kounta, Vend)
- Inventory. (Unleashed, Dear, Trade Gecko)
- Job & Project Management. (SimPRO, ServiceM8, WorkflowMax)
- Payroll & HR (Deputy, Employment Hero)
- Ecommerce (Shopify)
- Bills & Expense Management. (Receipt Bank)
- Cash Flow Forecasting (Float)
- Reporting (Spotlight Reporting)
There are add-on’s available that can be utilised across almost every industry, and then there are add-on’s that
have a more industry specific focus.
Before committing to any new Xero Add On app we recommend you do the following:
- Check out other people’s reviews available in the Xero Business Community.
- Visit the app’s website to gain a better understanding of the software, it’s capabilities and potential
limitations. - Sign up for a free trial and test the software for yourself.
- Organise a demonstration of the software from the software provider.
- Consider other apps that may connect to this app and how they can all ‘fit’ into your connected suite of
business tools. - Look at alternative systems for what you’re trying to achieve and consider the pros & cons of each.
Most apps will have certificated partners that can help you with any more complex questions as well has help
you get up and running. There will usually be a ‘Partners’ section on their website.
Note: Xero itself does not provide guarantees for any third party apps available in its marketplace, so make
sure you do your research before you commit.
Claim a Free Xero Assessment
Contact us to arrange your free 30 minute Xero Assessment with ProAMS to see which Add-ons are suited to your industry
and business.