Easy International Payments in 2024 If you work in finance, you'll know that managing your company’s transactions is a crucial responsibility for every finance team, especially when it comes to han…
The key benefits of a Purchase Order Management System Purchase Order Management (POM) plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of businesses, particularly those scaling up and wanting to take…
Automated Accounts Payable: Best Practices for 2024 Financial management is changing all the time, and the need for efficient and streamlined accounts payable processes has never been more important.…
Factors to Consider in Automated AP Invoice Processing Software Selection If you're reading this article, chances are you've been hearing people bang on about AP automation and are wondering if it's …
What is Accounts Payable Management? (& How to Find The Best Software) Accounts payable management is a critical component of sound financial practices. The Institute of Financial Operations and …
Purchase Order Solution: It's Time to Revamp Your Finances for 2024 A classic line we hear at Zahara all too often is “We are too small for POs". We completely agree that an owner-managed business …
8 Accounts Payable Automation Benefits 2023 For those of you already using automation tools you'll know that taking the plunge comes with countless benefits. If you're not automating AP, I'm sure you…
An Introduction to Invoice Approval Software Automation We all know that time is money, but how many of us actually live up to that mantra? If you haven't yet invested in invoice approval automation …
An Introduction to Accounts Payable Workflow Automation It doesn't even need to be said at this point, but we love automated workflows here at Zahara! Automated accounts payable (AP) workflow…
Congratulations on your new accounts payable starter role! The first few weeks of a new job are often tricky no matter the industry- we’ve all been there. Between finding your feet, grappling with o…
Are you new to the world of accounts payable (AP), or are you a seasoned veteran who just wants to make sure you have all your bases covered? Wherever you are on your journey towards AP automation enl…
So, you think you might need accounts payable (AP) management automation software, but where do you begin? The world of AP tech is ever-growing, which comes with a whole host of pros and cons. On t…
‘We’re too small to need accounts payable software!’ is something we hear all the time. Now, we accept that may be true, as there will be some businesses who are genuinely too small for the cost…
Introduction We have had reports and read forum articles expressing concerns and annoyance with recent changes to Dext's pricing, especially in the bookkeeping community. Dext has an incredibly loyal…
It’s a story as old as time. You don’t feel heard, your loyalty is tested. You feel devalued as a customer. You give more than you’re getting. The price skyrockets, while functionality plummets.…
What is Accounts Payable? In its simplest form, ‘Accounts Payable’ (AP) refers to the amount of money that a business owes to its suppliers. There is a strict process involved so that the owe…
Different Types of Purchase Orders What is a Purchase Order? A purchase order (PO) is a legally binding document issued by a buyer to a seller, detailing a purchase transaction. It basically a…
This one’s for all our lovely Zahara customers. During setup, and further into your Zahara journey, there are certain queries that pop up most often. Our goal when we made Zahara was to c…
It’s no secret that running a small business comes with its fair share of challenges, with managing finances being a top concern. Many business owners end up managing their own finances out of neces…
We all want smooth financial processes (unless you’re someone who thrives on chaos), but when you’re struggling it can be hard to see the best path to take to streamline your accounts payable syst…
Will robots take my job? It’s the question on everyone’s minds, but something no one wants to discuss out loud, just in case they inadvertently speak it into reality. According to Beyond Agency, t…
We bang on about Optical Character Recognition (OCR) all the time, but have you ever stopped to wonder what the process actually entails? We’re here to satisfy your curiosity. In short, OCR is…
We all want smooth financial processes (unless you’re someone who thrives on chaos), but when you’re struggling it can be hard to see the best path to take to streamline your accounts payable syst…
It’s no secret that running a small business comes with its fair share of challenges, with managing finances being a top concern. Many business owners end up managing their own finances out of neces…
Handling your accounts payable process has traditionally been a laborious and error-prone ordeal, typically burdened with manual data entry. However, the future of AP is now! Advancements in automatio…
A key responsibility for every finance team is to manage your company’s transactions, and one of those key tasks is to handle payments to vendors and suppliers. Not only are manual processes arduous…
To keep up with the lightning speed of today’s business world, automating manual processes is a one-way ticket to staying ahead of the curve. For finance teams, we recommend automating your invoice …
Have you heard about Man Maths? It’s the logical decision making that men (this one in particular) often use to justify a purchase they are planning to make. The second biggest purchase most of us …
It was only when I had finished my accountancy training, left practice and had worked in industry for 2 years, that I fully understood the point of PO's. They might not be an exciting topic but they …
Having an effective Accounts Payable process is a key responsibility of every finance team. Effective AP ensures vendors are paid on time, helping you maintain good relationships with your suppliers…
"We have Xero, why do we need an Accounts Payable solution?" We hear this all the time, it’s a fair question, and Xero is a great product, in fact we often recommend it. Yet, Xero is designed to…
Finance Team Problems in 2023 – An insight from over 200 discussions. As we hit mid-March, our team has spoken to more than two hundred Finance Teams this year, some looking at AP automation, som…
Getting invoice processing right is essential to maintaining cash flow and keeping the books in order. However, manually processing invoices can be a time-consuming and error-prone task, which is wh…
As a finance team, one of your main priorities is to ensure that your company's payment processing system is running smoothly and efficiently. It enables you to receive payments from customers and m…
For finance teams, having an efficient purchase order approvals process is critical in maintaining effective procurement processes. They help to ensure that purchases are made in line with budget c…
Automating your accounts payable process with accounts payable automation is an effective way to save time and money while increasing accuracy and efficiency. It's becoming increasingly popular among …
What is the difference between a Purchase Requisition and a Purchase Order? A purchase requisition (PR) is a request. The request to buy something for the organisation and that request will likel…
My wife and I have sat together each evening recently, progressively getting colder as Autumn approached. In my mind, the heating wasn't coming on until there was a frost on the sitting room carpet. W…
How much time and money are you wasting trying to recruit accounts staff? Recruiting for your Finance Team is hard because good talent is hard to find. It's no surprise given that job adverts in the …
This advice is aimed at younger people. Perhaps graduates. Those looking to get their first step on the ladder into a career. I write this as someone who runs a business and interviews people regularl…
As the cost of living crisis emerges there is no doubt that we are all looking after our money more than ever. Wall Street is warning of inflation rates and fears of a repeat of 2008. The UK is bein…
Now, more than ever, success in the construction industry means making the most of developments in the accounting tools available to us. Efficient management of processing invoices, expenses, cash flo…
Zahara users have been reaping the benefits of our built-in optical character recognition (OCR) invoice processing for a while. Our partnership with EzzyBills means that invoice processing is fast, in…
Xero reported an 18% jump in revenue in 2021. Their dynamic, modern accounting software is everywhere. As more and more finance teams choose Xero over manual processes or older systems, they are beg…
A few weeks ago Zahara exhibited at Accountex 2022 at the ExCel centre London with 250 other global brands and 8,000 accounting and finance professionals. After months of planning, the Zahara team wer…
Zahara x Comma: The purchase-to-pay solution to help you gain control of business spend The significant benefits of accounts payable automation are nothing new, but they are changing and adapting to…
Accountex London is returning on 11-12th May 2022 at ExCel London and Zahara is excited to be exhibiting at the show, which is set to be the best Accountex event yet. Zahara joins 250 global brands …