Explained: Xero Partner Program

Explained: Xero Partner Program points

The new and improved Partner Program, launched in November 2016, is Xero’s points-based system for awarding recognition to Xero Partners.

Most of you by now will be

familiar with some aspects of the program, but if you’re searching for the basics, look no further.

If you are using Xero, you will have already been notified of your Xero Partner status. For some, your status will have already improved, and for others you will be looking at what you can do to reach the next level. The program is created with the view to make your business a success, based on what success means to your business.

Each month, you will be notified with your status, number of points, certifications, distinctions and benefits calculated from the previous month.

Benefits

The Partner Program offers many benefits to it’s users. Alongside the enriched education resources, Xero shop, available practice tools and profile in the Advisory Directory on offer, Xero Partners benefit from the following:

Access to Xero HQ - for managing clients 1 subscription to Xero - for internal use by your business Access to Partner-only info and support from a Xero Account Manager

Xero Champions

Xero Champions add an extra distinction to Partners with the title. The criteria for Bronze Champion status are as follows:

The number of points required to be awarded each status

Bronze Partner status level Earned 10 more points in the past 12 months At least two Xero-certified staff Those for Silver, Gold and Platinum Champion statuses are: Silver, Gold or Platinum status level Earned 20 more points in the past 12 months At least three Xero-certified staff

UK and NZ - points awarded for each activity

AU - points awarded for each activity