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Xero’s latest feature is the perfect accounting tool if you have a small business. With Xero Projects you won’t have any issues in tracking the amount of time and money that you spend on each job or project. You will be able to add tasks and expense to your projects as well as tracking their progress and profitability.

All of your projects can be tracked on the go and are integrated with your Xero accounts. We’ve compiled some of Xero Projects best features that can significantly help you manage your financials:

Simple invoicing

Monitor your business’s performance in real time

Assign bills and expenses

Record deposits for accurate invoicing

Add task estimates and track their progress

Clear visibility of all projects  

Tax breaks can be so helpful if you’re trying to find ways to save money, as new research has shown that many of those who are eligible for tax breaks are not taking advantage of the allowance they’re offered - with married couples and civil partnerships those most affected.

In 2015 it was announced that married couples and civil partnerships could benefit from the Marriage Allowance which decreed that people could significantly reduce their tax bills if they were one of the millions of couples in the UK.

It has since been estimated that 4.2 million people could be benefiting from this allowance, but after three years there are still only around 2.2 million couples who have actually came forward to claim this tax allowance.

This information was researched by Royal London, who have calculated that the staggeringly low number of married couples claiming their money back are seeing it in their bank accounts regularly, while there are still around two million missing out.

When you’re running a business you can find that it is a rewarding experience, that can also be a bit of a headache at times. The accounting side of a business can be a particularly challenging part, especially if you’re not a numerical person yourself. It can be hard to find the resources or knowledge to manage your tax and VAT yourself, which is why employing an accountant to do all of this for you is often something that many consider.

Quick scribe for Jonathan Ford's talk at this month's creative mornings Lecture on the theme of freedom in London.