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

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Dashboard displaying accounts payable management metrics and analytics for efficient workflow optimization
Accounts Payable4 min read

Accounts Payable Management: The Guide

Managing accounts payable, explained — the process, common pitfalls, best practices, and where automation saves the most time.

Dashboard displaying purchase order workflows integrated with Xero for streamlined approvals
Finance & ERP Integrations1 min read

Purchase Approvals for Xero

See how Zahara adds purchase orders, approval workflows and automatic invoice capture on top of Xero — so nothing gets paid without sign-off.

Dashboard displaying automated invoice approvals in a cloud-based spend management platform
Business Efficiency2 min read

Stop Approving Supplier Invoices — Fix Your Process Earlier

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

5 Reasons to Automate Payments in Your Finance Team
Business Efficiency2 min read

5 Reasons to Automate Payments in Your Finance Team

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

Sage Drive dashboard displaying cloud-based accounting features and user-friendly interface
Finance & ERP Integrations1 min read

Sage Drive

Sage Drive isn't true cloud. Here's why we're dropping support for Sage Remote Data Access — and the three options open to you, from Xero to one-way SmartSync.

A checklist graphic featuring essential steps for setting up accounts payable processes
Accounts Payable4 min read

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.

Modern finance dashboard showcasing cloud-based accounts payable solutions for 2026
Purchase Orders3 min read

Revamp for 2026 Purchase Orders

Adopting a robust purchase order approval solution is a must; let us explain why.

Combating AP Fraud
Business Efficiency3 min read

Combating AP Fraud

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

Accounts Payable Workflow Automation: Getting Started
Approval Workflows6 min read

Accounts Payable Workflow Automation: Getting Started

Chasing approvals over email? Automated AP workflows put the right invoice in front of the right person, every time. Here's how to get yours right.

Accounting Software for Non-profits
Finance & ERP Integrations5 min read

Accounting Software for Non-profits

Choosing accounting software is a big decision for any non-profit. This thorough guide answers the questions you're likely asking as you start from scratch.

Purchase Order Automation: What is it?
Purchase Orders4 min read

Purchase Order Automation: What is it?

Purchase order automation is what Zahara is all about: cutting the manual work that slows you down for a watertight operation. Here's how — kept short.

Purchase Requisitions vs Purchase Orders
Business Efficiency3 min read

Purchase Requisitions vs Purchase Orders

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.