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Purchase orders are the backbone of controlled business spending. Among the different types, the single-use purchase order (PO) is the most widely adopted. It’s simple, precise, and designed for o…

Running a business often means juggling multiple expenses at once. But without proper control, costs can spiral out of hand. Overspending eats into profit margins, reduces cash flow, and leaves finan…

Birthdays? Anniversaries? Office parties? We love surprises. Unexpected costs in your Accounts Payable? Not so much. Every finance team knows the frustration of a rogue invoice landing on their de…

Q: Tom, can you introduce yourself – name, age, and position at Zahara?A: Hi, I’m Tom Northeast. I’m 25 and I work as a UX Designer here at Zahara, where I focus on creating intuitive and user-…

Invoice processing software is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s essential for finance teams looking to cut costs, reduce fraud, and free up time. Here are some headline insights that show why auto…

By Martin Peirce, CEO, Zahara. Introduction I’ve always been a frustrated programmer. Capable enough to do a lot of techie bits, not capable enough to actually code. I’m in awe of my develo…

Introduction to Accounts Payable Solutions What are Accounts Payable Invoice Automation Solutions?They are software platforms that manage the complete lifecycle of supplier invoices — from recei…

During setup and further into your Zahara journey, certain queries pop up most often. Our goal when we created Zahara was to create an infinitely customisable AP automation system, and though incredib…

From streamlining accounts payable to enhancing fraud detection and enabling real-time decision making, AI is becoming a vital asset for forward-thinking finance teams. Moving far beyond automation A…

Introduction to Retail AP Automation Accounts payable (AP) automation is transforming retail finance by streamlining invoice processing, payment management, and vendor interactions. For retailers …

How Does AP Automation Reduce Processing Costs and Errors? Standalone Benefits with Zahara Zahara automates invoice capture using Optical Character Recognition (OCR), significantly cutting…

When an invoice arrives at your Accounts Payable department, the best practice is to match it against a corresponding purchase order and delivery receipt. Known as three-way matching, this verificati…