Worry free GST change with Xero

SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) has both advantages and disadvantages for business software.  One of the biggest benefits being able to get updates for "free" - you don't need to upgrade the software on your desktop, as the application vendor handles this all for you, on their end.

The GST increase on October 1 is a significant change to business accounting, and could be a good reason for businesses to start using Xero.  Since the GST rate hasn't increased since 1989, most vendors will have this hard-coded in.  Xero have already made the necessary changes, and businesses already using them don't have to do anything come October 1.

Something I received recently also helps sweeten the deal:

Signup here for a free account until November (affiliate link), or if you just wish to signup, click here.

Update: Lance Wiggs has a great post outlining how hard MYOB is to update.

Disclaimer: We are a certified developer for Xero.  I have also checked with Xero about promoting this offer on my blog, and they are happy for me to do so.