The more than 700,000 users of small business accounting software Xero will soon have a Facebook Messenger bot to access their business data and help them hire financial professionals. Plans for Slack and Apple iOS bots were also announced today.
The bot codenamed Hey Xero will make its debut later this year, the company said in a statement.
“Using Hey Xero, businesses will be able access the Xero Advisor Directory and be recommended a suitable accountant or bookkeeper in their area. Xero subscribers will also be able to discover new apps in the Xero ecosystem and query their latest financial data, such as who owes them money or when their next bill is due,” the company said.
