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The Budget: Zahara’s Take

Well, this is long overdue. Anticipation for the first Labour Party budget in fourteen years has been mounting since July’s election walkover. Two weeks of mainstream media drip-feeding us tax-hike …

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What is OCR software?

In this article, we cover everything related to OCR Software (Optical Character Recognition). We'll explain what it actually is and how it works. Then, you'll learn about the different types of OCR, h…

The Leading Invoice Processing Systems Serving the UK

Invoice Processing Systems Serving the UK

Intelligent Invoice Processing System This blog post will discuss the best invoice processing systems available in the UK market, highlighting their features, benefits, and unique characteristics. Ad…

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Workflow Automation: Getting Started

Workflow Automation: An Introduction to Automated Accounts Payable  It doesn't even need to be said at this point, but we love automated workflows here at Zahara! Automated accounts payable (AP) wor…

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Purchase Order Automation: What is it?

The Complete explanation of purchase order automation It might sound obvious, but there's more that goes into purchase order automation than you might think.  Purchase order automation allows yo…

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What is a Payment Run?

Improving Payment Runs Whether you're new to the world of finance and in training, or you're curious how you can bring your payment methods into the 21st century, we've got all the fundamentals cover…

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What is a Goods Received Note?

Every company will have a slightly different invoice processing method, especially if they're automating and using different systems. However, there's one thing that every company must do, regardless …

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Accountex London 2024

See Zahara at Accountex London 2024!   For the third year in a row, we’re exhibiting at Accountex, and we can’t wait to get back to ExCel and bring you all our exciting updates from last year.…

Easy International Payments in 2024

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…

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Purchase Order Management

What is Purchase Order Management? Purchase Order Management (POM) plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of businesses, particularly those scaling up and wanting to take control of costs in…

Automated Accounts Payable: Best practices for 2024

Automated Accounts Payable

Best Practices for Automating Accounts Payable Financial management is changing all the time, and the need for efficient and streamlined accounts payable processes has never been more important. Once…

Invoice Processing Software

Zahara Speeding Up Invoice Processing

If you're reading this article, you may have heard much about AP automation and wondered if it lives up to the hype. Perhaps you're considering invoice processing software, but feel overwhelmed by the…

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Purchase Order Solution:

It's Time for a Finance Revamp in 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 is too small; however, if emp…

Invoice Approval Automation 2024

The Best Invoice Approval Automation

Invoice Approval Automation: Solutions For 2024 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 an invoice approval system, that's t…

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New Accounts Payable Starter Checklist

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…

Types of Purchase Orders

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…

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Best AP Automation Software

The Best AP Automation Software Pros & Cons. 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 …

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Accounts Payable Workflow for Approvals

Streamlining Accounts Payable Workflow, the Beginners Guide. 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 …

Purchase Orders for SMEs

Purchase Orders for SMEs: A Quick Guide

It’s no secret that running a small business comes with its fair share of challenges, with  finances and purchase order management being a top concern. Many business owners end up managing their ow…

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Man Maths and the Science of Buying

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 …

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Purchase controls, even for shoes

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 …

See you at Accountex 2023!

Accountex 2023. We’re off to London again!   2022 was our first year exhibiting at Accountex and we cannot wait for Accountex 2023. The buzz and excitement, the bright colours, all the people w…

Finance Teams Problems

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…

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Automated Invoice Processing

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 why …

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