

The layout is, on the face of it, pretty simple with a user-experience that delivers quick and easy access to core features. Things start out at the Dashboard, which is just that the area that lets you move into the other sections of the site and from which you can manage the overall way it ticks.

In that respect the built-in help will pay dividends as you use it to navigate any of the trickier aspects of the cloud-based layout. Even then you can tend to find yourself getting a little tied up in knots such is the powerful array of features on offer.

Some parts of the experience require time and patience to master. At the same time, Xero has evolved into a pretty meaty package, and as a result has many different areas that you’ll need to acquaint yourself with. Xero has been nicely put together and if, for example, you choose to try out their demo site, which can be found once you’ve registered, there’s even help as you work. Xero delivers comprehensive details on every aspect of your business such as invoicing (Image credit: Xero) Ease of use
