Overview
Striven is an Australian-owned and developed comprehensive business management solution tailored specifically for the hardware, building supplies, and paint retail sector. With over 15 years of industry experience, Striven understands the unique challenges faced by retailers and provides a powerful Point-of-Sale (POS) package designed for efficiency and growth. Our solution unifies key operational areas, from inventory management and sales processing to customer relationship management and detailed reporting, all within a single, intuitive platform.
Striven helps businesses overcome common pain points such as manual data entry, disconnected systems, and inaccurate stock counts. By automating routine tasks and providing real-time data, Striven frees up valuable time for retailers to focus on serving customers and strategic growth initiatives. Our robust system handles complex pricing structures, manages extensive product catalogs, and supports multiple store locations with ease. Striven is built to be scalable, ensuring it grows with your business, whether you're a single-location shop or a multi-branch enterprise.
We pride ourselves on developing solutions that are not only powerful but also user-friendly. Striven’s intuitive interface ensures quick staff adoption and minimal training time, allowing your team to become productive faster. Our commitment to continuous development means Striven constantly evolves, incorporating the latest industry best practices and technological advancements to keep your business ahead of the curve. Trust Striven to be your reliable partner in achieving operational excellence and sustained profitability in the competitive retail landscape. Experience the difference that a purpose-built, Australian-supported solution can make for your hardware, building supplies, or paint retail business.
Striven + Xero
Striven offers deep, seamless integration with Xero, designed to simplify your financial management and eliminate manual data reconciliation. This powerful connection ensures that your sales, payment, and customer data flow effortlessly between your Striven POS system and Xero, providing you with an accurate, real-time financial overview of your business. Our integration is meticulously crafted to support the unique needs of hardware, building supplies, and paint retailers, streamlining accounting processes and enhancing reporting capabilities.
When a sale is processed in Striven, the summarised transaction details, including revenue, cost of goods sold, and tax information are sent to XERO. This eliminates the need for manual data entry, significantly reducing the risk of errors and saving valuable administrative time. Payments received through Striven’s POS, whether cash, card, or other methods, are accurately recorded and reconciled in Xero, ensuring your bank accounts are always up to date.
The Striven-Xero integration is built for reliability and security. It leverages Xero’s robust API to ensure data integrity and secure transmission. This means you can confidently manage your daily retail operations knowing that your financial records in Xero are accurate and compliant. Our integration supports comprehensive reporting, allowing you to easily generate financial statements, profit and loss reports, and balance sheets directly from Xero, leveraging the detailed data captured by Striven. This cohesive approach provides clearer insights into your business performance, empowering you to make informed strategic decisions. Simplify your accounting, enhance data accuracy, and gain a clearer financial picture with Striven’s powerful Xero integration.
Getting started
Embarking on your Striven journey and connecting with Xero is straightforward, designed to get your business running efficiently with minimal fuss. Our setup process is simple, scannable, and supported every step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition. The easiest way to begin is by using the “Get this app” button directly on this Xero App Store listing. Clicking this button will guide you through the initial steps to connect Striven with your Xero account securely and efficiently.
Simple Setup Process: Initiate Connection: After clicking “Get this app,” you'll be prompted to authorize the connection between Striven and your Xero organisation. This is a secure process that grants Striven the necessary permissions to sync your data. Configure Settings: Follow our intuitive guided setup wizard within Striven. Here, you'll configure essential settings such as mapping your Striven sales accounts to corresponding accounts in Xero, setting up tax rates, and defining initial data synchronization preferences. Initial Data Sync: Once configurations are complete, Striven will perform an initial synchronization of your existing relevant data with Xero, ensuring a consistent starting point. Go Live: With setup complete, your Striven POS and Xero will be seamlessly integrated, allowing for automated data flow and real-time financial updates.
Tips for Success: Review Mappings: Take time to carefully review the account mappings during setup to ensure data flows to the correct places in Xero. Test Transactions: Perform a few test transactions in Striven after integration to confirm data is synchronizing correctly with Xero. Explore Reports: Leverage Xero’s comprehensive reporting features with your integrated Striven data for powerful business insights.
Support & Reassurance: We are committed to your success. Our dedicated support team is available to assist you with any questions or challenges during setup and beyond. Striven is built with robustness in mind, ensuring reliable performance, and our support resources are always on hand to provide peace of mind. We provide comprehensive online documentation and a responsive helpdesk to ensure you get the most out of your Striven and Xero integration.
