Getting the most out of Xero’s Add On App Market Place

Is your business getting the most out of Xero’s Add-On App MarketPlace?

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. Xero now integrates with over 700 time-saving apps. Check the Xero website to explore some of these.

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, Hubdoc, Expensify, AutoEntry)
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 eg our Agricultural clients use Figured. This is the complete online crop & livestock tracking, farm budgeting & forecasting tool that works hand-in-hand with Xero.

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.