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Insights, guides, and explainers from our AP experts — covering everything from processes and best practice to automation and controls.
AP Checklist for New Starters
New to accounts payable? This checklist covers what to focus on in your first few weeks, from mapping the process to spotting quick wins and fraud risks.
Revamp for 2026 Purchase Orders
Adopting a robust purchase order approval solution is a must; let us explain why.
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Audit trail & transparency
Do you answer to a higher authority like investors, shareholders or trustees? Add an audit trail of approval behind every purchase with Zahara
Accounts Payables an Opportunity for Accounting Teams
Is the manual process slowing you down in your finance team? AP is heavy on effort and short on time. What tools can you use today?
Half year check up: Actuals v Budget? What Budget?
Learn how to effectively manage your half year budget and adjust financial strategies for growth and profitability.
The difference between 'budgeting' and 'budget management' – and why it matters
Who holds the purse strings? How are departments managing their spending? Zahara's budget features help control costs and provide visibility
Keeping an Eye on Budgets: Useful Resources
Understand the importance of budgets in business management. Learn how effective budgeting can drive performance and value.
The Controversy Behind Budgets
Budgeting and cost control can be useful business tools when used properly, but if used arbitrarily, you might be wasting your time
How to Help Clients Embrace Their Budget
Budgeting certainly has its place in the business world, but not all businesses understand how to make a budget work for their needs.
Customer Story: How BA Holidays reduced the cost of purchasing
Explore a customer story of how BA Holidays transformed their buying process with Zahara's cloud-based purchasing platform.
10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Purchasing Platform
In this article, we explain the components of a purchase order system and what a potential buyer should look to consider. Find out more
Does your finance team thrive on stress?
What with the month-end surge in every finance team? Get those figures done, key those invoices. How can you prepare for a stress-free month?
Automation - The Ultimate Tool for Efficiency?
Technology is changing before our eyes; every day there is news about AI, machine learning or automation. But, what do we want at work?