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XU Biweekly | No. 108
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Saturday 28th June 2025 | No. 108
XU Biweekly
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Direction, innovation, wisdom: Apron welcomes Kathleen DeRose and Sam Halse to Board I N THE FIRST HALF OF 2025 ALONE, APRON USERS HAVE PROCESSED HUNDREDS-OF-MILLIONS IN PAYMENTS USING OUR PLATFORM. WE’VE LAUNCHED APRON CARD, OUR OWN PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL EXPENSE CARD FOR THE UNDERSERVED SMALL BUSINESSES OF GREAT BRITAIN. AND WE’VE LAUNCHED BOOKS CLUB, THE LOYALTY PROGRAMME THAT HELPS PRACTICES AND BUSINESSES GET THE MOST OUT OF THEIR APRON EXPERIENCE, WHILE BEING REWARDED WITH PERKS AND DISCOUNTS.
As we speak, the Apron team is travelling the United Kingdom, taking in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and London, speaking with accountants and bookkeepers about their needs and experiences. It’s safe to say that we’re not slowing down. With this continued acceleration comes the need for an increase in strategic acumen, innovative thinking, and sage wisdom.
We are therefore delighted to introduce two new additions to the Apron Board. Please join us in welcoming Kathleen DeRose and Sam Halse.
Kathleen DeRose, Chairperson & Non-executive Director Kathleen brings a phenomenal amount of fintech expertise to Apron. As a Clinical Associate professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, she leads conversations on the very latest in fintech. Kathleen is also a non-executive director on the boards of Experian, the London Stock Exchange Group Plc. among others.
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We’re integrating with QuickBooks
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T ALLICA, WE KNOW RUNNING A BUSINESS MEANS SPINNING A LOT OF PLATES. FROM MANAGING STAFF AND SUPPLIERS TO KEEPING ON TOP OF CUSTOMERS AND CASH FLOW, YOUR TIME IS PRECIOUS, AND ADMIN SHOULDN'T BE TAKING UP MORE OF IT THAN IT NEEDS TO.
features from our customers.
That's why we're excited to announce our new integration with QuickBooks, one of our most requested
Once you’re connected, your Allica account transactions will sync automatically into QuickBooks, giving you
Saturday 28th June 2025
From 14th May 2025, if you’re an Allica Business Rewards Account customer, you’ll be able to connect your Allica account directly to QuickBooks (currently available on QuickBooks web, with mobile access coming soon).
a clearer, more up-to-date view of your finances without the manual work. What this means for your business Whether you're working with an accountant, or managing your books yourself, this new integration is designed to save you time and take the hassle out of managing your money.
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Xero to acquire Melio: A payments game-changer for small businesses across the US F OR SMALL BUSINESSES, WE KNOW THAT EFFICIENT, ACCURATE, AND SEAMLESS WORKFLOWS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE — ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING PAYMENTS. AFTER ALL, PAYING BILLS AND MANAGING CASH FLOW ARE TWO CRUCIAL TASKS, AND WHEN MANAGED EFFECTIVELY HAND-INHAND, SMALL BUSINESSES THRIVE. BUT THESE TASKS SHOULDN’T BE A MANUAL HEADACHE.
We also know that more than 70% of US SMBs place a high importance on having their accounting and accounts payable software tightly integrated, but only a small minority actually have access to integrated accounting and accounts payable.
That’s why we’re incredibly excited to share that Xero today announced its plans to acquire Melio, a leading SMB bill pay platform designed specifically for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers in the US.
This acquisition is a game-changer and will allow us to deliver an even more powerful and seamless experience to current and future Xero US customers across accounting, invoicing, bill pay and more, in a single integrated platform. Why Melio is a perfect fit for Xero customers now and in the future Today, Melio is already loved and used by Xero customers through the Xero App Store as an app partner.
Why? Because it transforms accounts payable from a time-consuming, manual chore into a seamless process. Melio’s powerful platform makes payment workflows easy and flexible, offering a wide choice of payment methods to suit the individual needs of each business, all while helping their vendors to get paid faster. Plus, with Melio’s robust approval workflows, customers will have greater visibility and control over every payment being made, helping them and their accountant to better manage their cash flow — a payment solution truly tailored to each business’s unique needs.
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