Knowledge @ Noon - Understanding Xero
- Tuesday 11 August 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, Unit 2, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
Presenter: Alison Blanchett-Sax, Smart Business Centre.
Overview
Join us for this one hour lunchtime presentation. We will cover Xero training, best practices and how to get the most out of what is a great tool.
Topics to be covered;
- Overall how to use Xero to it's potential day to day
- Dashboard maintenance including bank feeds and reconciling
- Debtors & creditors
- Reporting
- Understanding more than your numbers in Xero
So you can;
Understand and run your business efficiency, know best practices, and manage day to day workflows, know your numbers and beyond and understand what is a great tool for managing your business.
BYO Lunch
Alison's Bio
Alison Blanchett‑Sax Chartered Accountant is the director and a business coach at Smart Business Centre (Nelson) Ltd, where she helps business owners turn numbers into confident decisions and practical action. With over 25 years’ experience in chartered accountancy, Alison specialises in advisory, taxation and governance support for small and medium‑sized businesses across the Nelson Tasman region. She is known by her clients as a trusted advisor and advocate who combines straight‑talking financial advice with genuine care for people and their goals. Alison focuses on giving business owners the tools, systems and clarity they need to grow sustainably, reduce stress and build businesses that work for them, not the other way around.

