Our Latest Articles
Insights, guides, and explainers from our AP experts — covering everything from processes and best practice to automation and controls.
Should You Create Retrospective Purchase Orders?
Invoice arrived with no PO? Learn why creating a retrospective purchase order is usually the wrong move — and what to do instead in Zahara.
Business Documents Explained
Understand common business documents, from purchase orders and invoices to GRNs, statements and receipts.
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.
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
8 Reasons to Kill Off Purchase Invoices
Why do we need purchase invoices? With purchase orders and self-billing could the future include hands-free processing? Find out more
Keeping an Eye on Budgets: Useful Resources
Understand the importance of budgets in business management. Learn how effective budgeting can drive performance and value.
Ditch your invoice approvals process - its a waste of time.
Discover the challenges of invoice approvals and how to optimize the approval process for efficiency in your business.
Purchase Approvals - The Opportunity for Accountants & Bookkeepers
Streamline your business with Purchase Approvals. Discover how to enhance financial discipline and reporting accuracy today.
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
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.
Accounts Payable Efficiency: How to Improve AP Performance
Discover how AP teams can reduce invoice processing costs, improve approvals, and increase efficiency through automation and better purchase-to-pay processes.
Budgeting & Approvals with Andrew Van De Beek
The man behind the beard discusses budget management with Zahara CEO Martin Peirce in this informative take on modern finance teams.
Stop Approving Supplier Invoices!
If you’re having to check every supplier invoice is ok to pay - your process is broken.
How to Add Automation to QuickBooks Online?
Discover how Automation for QuickBooks Online can streamline your business accounting with seamless integration and real-time tracking.