We’re living through what the World Economic Forum calls the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and AI is one of its defining technologies. But with so many tools available, how do you choose?
A Framework for Choosing AI Tools
Start With Your Pain Points
Don’t adopt AI for its own sake. Identify the tasks that take the most time, cause the most errors, or create the biggest bottlenecks. Those are your AI opportunities.
Evaluate Integration
The best AI tools integrate with your existing software stack. If you use Xero, look for AI tools in the Xero app marketplace first.
Consider the Learning Curve
A tool that takes weeks to learn may not save you time in the short term. Prioritise tools with intuitive interfaces and strong onboarding.
Check Australian Compliance
For anything handling financial data, make sure the tool complies with Australian privacy laws and stores data in appropriate jurisdictions.
Our Top Picks by Category
- Receipt processing: Dext Prepare — snaps receipts, extracts data, pushes to your accounting software
- Debtor management: Chaser — automated, polite payment reminders
- Reporting: Spotlight Reporting — AI-enhanced financial dashboards and forecasts
- Communication: RingCentral — AI-powered call summaries and transcriptions
- General automation: Zapier — connects your apps and automates workflows without code
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