Startup entrepreneurs and small business owners around the world are brilliant at creating unique products, delivering unique services, and building effective teams. In spite of this, many will need expert support when it comes to learning the basics of bookkeeping. Profit is one of the most important factors for small business owners.

The UAE is a great place to start a business. With plenty of commodities, convenient access to flights and travel, and a wealth of talent available for hire, it's no surprise that Brits are turning to Dubai to start a business.

At first, you may make a couple of mistakes using Xero if you are not used to it. Having awareness of certain mistakes can make a huge difference in avoiding falling into the same traps in the future.

Accounting is outsourced by more than a third of small businesses. Most small companies that outsource accounting do not feel comfortable handling it themselves.

Apps can help automate your admin, generate insights, manage your day-to-day operations and give you access to deep analytics for smarter business decisions. Here are some of the most popular apps in the Xero App Store that integrate with Xero to help tackle some common business challenges.

Anita Nath has joined Zyla Accountants and brings with her over twenty years' experience in the accountancy profession.