They all have the same thing in common – they need quick access to financials to keep an eye on cash flow and bills. Sole traders like freelancers, gig-economy workers and tradespeople have all taken advantage of digital business models and cloud-based working. Online financials can be easily accessed to provide financial data needed to apply for government assistance.

At Xero, we want to make sure we’re doing everything we can to help new business owners set up their digital environment right from the start. We’ve been talking to many of you about ways we can support these businesses.

You have told us that small businesses need a low cost solution with flexibility to grow. So we’re excited to share that we are refreshing our Starter plan (Early plan in the US).

We’ve made some of the most popular features more flexible by removing the limit on bank reconciliation and increasing the invoice limit to 20 per month. That’s approximately one per business day.

Starter customers will still have access to all the other powerful features in the existing plan, including Hubdoc for automated document collection and management. Xero’s cash flow tools like business snapshot and short-term cash flow are also included.

History has shown us that there is often a business resurgence following economic downturns, with some of the most challenging economic periods sparking incredible feats of creativity and ingenuity. Disney, Airbnb, Uber, Canva, Slack and General Motors are all examples of companies that began life during a recession.

Our aim with Xero’s Starter plan is to help ambitious new businesses take their first steps during the COVID-19 pandemic, and support the green shoots of growth when each country moves into a recovery state.

New and existing customers can take advantage of the new Starter plan from today (14 September, 2020). We also have several special promotions for new customers to boost their business, for a limited time only. For more information on pricing and promotions, please visit our pricing page.

We know this environment is incredibly challenging yet the environment provides opportunities for people starting and growing small businesses. We are dedicated to helping these green shoots opportunities develop into thriving small businesses.

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