Our Latest Articles
Insights, guides, and explainers from our AP experts — covering everything from processes and best practice to automation and controls.
Approvals for Business Central
See how Zahara adds distributed purchasing, multi-step approvals and AI invoice capture on top of Business Central — without a BC licence for every approver.
Automated Invoice Processing
A practical guide to choosing automated invoice processing software — what to look for on integration, ease of use and security, and where the real savings come
#1 Accounts Payable Security - The Power of Cutting Edge Software
Explore the significance of accounts payable security in safeguarding your finances and ensuring operational integrity.
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
3 Benefits of a hybrid back to work model
Restrictions are lifting and businesses are starting to return to the office. Find out the benefits of adopting a hybrid back-to-work model.
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.
Three-Way Matching in Accounts Payable
How three-way matching works, when to use it over 2-way or 4-way matching, and how automation removes the manual checking bottleneck.
5 New Year's Resolutions
5 impactful new year's resolutions to improve your business health in 2022. Start building a better business future
5 Ways to Stop Overspending in Your Business
Learn how to control company spending with five practical tips that help manage expenses and improve cash flow effectively.
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
Accounting Software
Enhance your accounting software with Zahara and other add-ons to improve purchase order management, approvals, and streamline AP processes.
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.
Accounts Payable Automation - 5 Essential Questions
Streamline your finances with accounts payable automation. Capture invoices accurately and reduce manual entry errors today.
Accounts Payable Automation Best Practices
Automation is sold as a cure-all for messy workflows, but done badly it makes things worse. Here's how to get AP automation right — and sidestep the usual traps
Accounts Payable Automation Trends for 2026
Explore the top AP automation trends for 2026, including AI, embedded payments, supplier portals, and smarter financial controls.
Accounts payable for construction firms: solutions
Streamline your construction company's accounts payable process with Zahara's software designed specifically for the industry.
Accounts Payable Management: The Guide
Managing accounts payable, explained — the process, common pitfalls, best practices, and where automation saves the most time.
Accounts payable outsourcing
Explore the benefits of accounts payable outsourcing to improve efficiency and save money in your business operations.
What Is Accounts Payable Processing? A Complete Guide
Learn how accounts payable processing works, from invoice receipt and approval through to payment, reconciliation, and reporting.
Accounts Payable Research – Must Read Analyst Reports
Read the latest 2019 thoughts and ideas affecting the Accounts Payables and finance team. This article will explore different trends.
Accounts Payable Software for care homes
Care homes with low budgets can still streamline their processes for greater efficiency in 2022. Is AP automation easier than you think?
Accounts Payable Software for Small Businesses
Why waiting to automate accounts payable costs small businesses time, money and supplier trust — and how to know when it's time to invest.
Accounts Payable System for Small Business
Zahara can enhance your small business with the right accounts payable system for small business. Improve accuracy and save time today.
Accounts Payable vs Accounts Receivable for Business Owners
Explore accounts payable vs accounts receivable to understand their roles in business finance and avoid common mistakes.
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.
Accounts Payable Workflow for Approvals
Improve your accounts payable approval workflow and streamline your financial processes with automation, approvals and budget customisation.
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?
AP Automation for Seamless Financial Management
Discover the power of AP Automation and how it can revolutionize your invoice processing and financial workflows.
AP Automation Software
AP automation software. All features, pricing, and benefits. Learn how Zahara streamlines purchase orders, invoices, approvals, and payments.
AP Automation Solution: Find the Right Software for You
Streamline your finance process with an AP automation solution. Discover how to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce errors.
AP OCR - Unlocking Efficiency:
Enhance operations with AP OCR technology. Simplify invoice management, reduce errors, and improve efficiency for finance professionals.
Are You in a Toxic Relationship?
Escape the frustration of an inefficient invoice processing system. Learn how to find an affordable and convenient alternative.
Are your financial processes holding you back?
Are you running legacy processes designed by a former colleague that's in need of review? How automated is your AP? Zahara's take. Read on.
Artificial intelligence in finance
Explore the role of artificial intelligence in finance and how it transforms efficiency and decision-making for finance teams.
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
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.
Automated Account Approval
Learn how automated account approval speeds up supplier onboarding, reduces fraud risk, and improves data accuracy with streamlined workflows.
Automated Finances:
Discover how automated finances can streamline your financial processes and reduce manual errors for better decision-making.
Automated Invoice Processing
A practical guide to choosing automated invoice processing software — what to look for on integration, ease of use and security, and where the real savings come
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?
Batch Processing of Invoices
Who came to work in a Ford Sierra? No one. So make sure you arent using 80's practices in your AP team. Speed up with Zahara
Being a purple cow when job hunting
When it comes to finding your first job, you need to stand out. How does your approach and CV shape up? Compare notes with our CEO
Why Are Purchase Order Approvals Essential?
From budget control to fraud prevention, discover how PO approvals protect your business and speed up invoice processing.
Getting the Best PO System
See how easy-to-use tools, automation, and built-in expense management can make your purchasing smoother.
Best PO System in 2026: Features, Comparisons & Buying Guide
Discover how a modern PO system controls spend, cuts retrospective purchase orders, and gives finance the visibility to make smarter decisions.
Better Accounts Payable Practices
Discover friendly tips for better accounts payable practices to enhance your supplier experience and boost efficiency.
Bitcoin - 5 Reasons Why
Interest in Bitcoin is at an all-time high right now, as well as the price. Many analysts are predicting that 1 Bitcoin will surpass $100k.
Blanket Purchase Orders
Understand the advantages of a blanket purchase order for businesses. Simplify your buying process and reduce paperwork today.
Boost Efficiency with Payroll and Accounting Software
Discover the benefits of payroll and accounting software for efficient business management. Automate processes, reduce errors, and save time.
Bouncing Back
Covid-19 has taught us at Zahara many things. First and foremost, we don’t need an office to work at 100% productivity - we learnt this very quickly