Insights, guides, and explainers from our AP experts — covering everything from processes and best practice to automation and controls.

How Zahara compares with ApprovalMax, Lightyear, Dext and seven other AP automation tools on POs, capture, approvals, budgets and pricing.

Frustrated by Dext's recent pricing changes? You're not alone. Discover why bookkeepers are exploring Zahara — full AP automation at a fairer price.
Do you answer to a higher authority like investors, shareholders or trustees? Add an audit trail of approval behind every purchase with Zahara

Learn how to effectively manage your half year budget and adjust financial strategies for growth and profitability.

Who holds the purse strings? How are departments managing their spending? Zahara's budget features help control costs and provide visibility

Understand the importance of budgets in business management. Learn how effective budgeting can drive performance and value.

In this article, we explain the components of a purchase order system and what a potential buyer should look to consider. Find out more

With the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, people are being encouraged to work from home. But, how does this impact the Accounts Payables process?
You've got 99 problems but the financial controller aint one. Read this useful article on 2023 finance team challenges

Explore the debate on human creativity vs AI in design. Discover how technology impacts artistry and the designer's role.

Discover why Zahara is the smartest choice for AP & PO automation. Simplify your processes with intuitive software.

Explore the role of artificial intelligence in finance and how it transforms efficiency and decision-making for finance teams.

Discover how AP automation software eliminates billing surprises and helps businesses keep spending controlled and predictable.

Learn how to control company spending with five practical tips that help manage expenses and improve cash flow effectively.

Explore the best purchase order software to enhance efficiencies with clear controls, quick approvals, and easy integration.

Discover how supplier relationship management and AP automation improve communication, strengthen trust, and streamline payments.

Learn how invoice management software streamlines approvals, improves accuracy, and gives finance teams greater control over spend.

Explore how e-invoicing software transforms invoice management for finance teams, enhancing control and reducing errors.

Discover the benefits of cloud-based software, including security, scalability, cost savings and remote access.

Understand common business documents, from purchase orders and invoices to GRNs, statements and receipts.

Why the sums always seem to work when you really want something — and why every business needs a "Louise" to check purchase requests before Man Maths wins.

From budget control to fraud prevention, discover how PO approvals protect your business and speed up invoice processing.

A Goods Received Note (GRN) is a cornerstone of accounts payable — and it matters even more once you've automated your AP.

Purchase requisition vs purchase order: two similar-sounding terms, two different jobs. Here's what sets them apart, what goes on each, and when to use them.

Where does AP fraud hide, and how can automation shut it down? A practical guide for finance teams weighing up digitalisation.

Automate payments to cut invoice costs, speed up approvals, reduce fraud and pay suppliers on time. Five reasons finance teams are making the switch.

Late payments cost more than you think — missed discounts, penalties, and £15+ admin per invoice. See how AP automation cuts the hidden costs.

Discover what Sage Intacct is, its core features and benefits, and how pairing it with Zahara's AP automation streamlines invoices, approvals and cash flow.

The main benefits of AI in 2026 are higher productivity, fewer errors, lower costs, sharper decisions, stronger fraud detection and less repetitive work. The bi

What automated finance is, which processes to automate first, the benefits and risks for UK businesses, and a six-step plan to get it working.