NEWS

There’s a growing need for mental health support for small businesses in New Zealand as shown from the results of the Xero 2019 Small Business Wellbeing Report. As a result, Xero has recently announced it will be extending the Xero Assistance Programme (XAP) pilot to all our Xero partners and subscribers on a starter, standard or premium subscription, for an additional 12 months.

XAP is a prototype platform currently being trialed via this pilot programme which gives connected people face-to-face, telephone, live chat and/or online counselling sessions. XAP has been developed to help with all aspects of life - physical, mental, social and financial. This direct counselling support service is available at no cost to you and it's completely confidential.

To use the service:

• Phone 0800 360 364 and use the access code XEROCUSTNZ
• Go to xero.com/nz/xap for the online service

 

You can also let your staff know about XAP:

• Download the posters for putting up in your lounge or kitchen area
• Send an email to your staff advising them of accessing XAP.

 

Disclaimer

This information is intended to provide general advice only.  We recommend you discuss your specific situation with your Accountant.