C Chen Consulting

05/08/2026

Pleased to share that I've passed the Xero Level 3 Specialist certification — 100%, against an 80% pass mark. 🎉

A good reminder of how much depth there is in a platform you use every day. Thanks to everyone who shared tips and answered my questions along the way. On to putting it to work.

02/04/2025

🌪️ Rebuild & Recover: Financial Support Available for Cyclone Alfred-Affected Businesses 🌱
If ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred impacted your small business, primary producer, or non-profit in Queensland, help is here! Apply now for disaster recovery grants and loans to get back on your feet:
✅ Up to $25,000 grants for:
➔ Debris removal | Equipment replacement | Building repairs
➔ Safety inspections | Restocking & replanting
✅ Up to $10,000 grants for rural landholders (10+ hectares) not covered by other QRIDA programs.

Additional Loans Available:
🔹 Disaster Assistance Loans: Up to $250,000 to support essential recovery efforts
🔹Essential Working Capital Loans: Up to $100,000 to assist with immediate operational costs, including wages, rent, and creditor payments

⏳ Act Now – Visit QRIDA to apply! https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/program/exceptional-disaster-assistance-recovery-grants-tropical-cyclone-alfred-and-associated

👉 Tag or share with affected businesses in your network.

Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority. Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants - Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Associated Severe Weather.

17/03/2025

📢 Big news for Australian small businesses! Xero finally put back payroll functions in Ignite and Grow plans. In addition, the automated pay super function has become standard for all plans. Log in to your Xero today and start enjoying the additional benefits!

Some highly requested changes to our plans are on the way. Soon, payroll will once again be included in all AU Xero business plans.