Small business service providers have launched new on-demand financial resources for SMEs this year, including virtual CFO services and loads of cloud-based accounting and cash flow management tools.

Financial SaaS firm Xero has unveiled its contribution to this emerging market with the launch of its new Advisor Directory, a platform through which small business owners can access targeted, industry-specific financial guidance.

In its Tuesday (Aug. 25) announcement, Xero said the Advisory Directory provides financial services based on the exact needs of a small business, including corporate planning, loan applications, payroll, tax auditing and more.