Time is money, but how many of us actually live by that mantra? If your business hasn’t yet implemented invoice approval automation, you’re losing both time and money every day. In 2025, businesse…
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Invoice processing software streamlines Accounts Payable processes, which include extracting, populating, and managing invoice data. By automating your invoice processing, you can speed up the process…
“We’re too small to need accounts payable software!” – it’s a phrase we hear all too often from small business owners. It’s understandable. If you’re a one-person operation or a small te…
Managing accounts payable (AP) is a critical task that every finance team must approach using careful attention to detail and efficient workflows. A successful Accounts Payable workflow ensures that s…
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Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a technology that converts images of text into machine-readable text. It plays a crucial role in automating data processes such as invoice management and documen…
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…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, efficiency and accuracy are more than just buzzwords—they are necessities. AP automation has emerged as a critical solution for businesses looking t…
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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We’re often asked, ‘What’s the buzz in accounts payable these days?’ There’s one pretty major answer: automation. It’s no surprise… recent advancements in technology have allowed com…
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 …
Accounts Payable process (AP process) refers to the money a business owes its suppliers for goods or services received on credit. It’s recorded as a short-term liability on the balance sheet. The AP…
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 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…
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…
Financial management is changing all the time, and the need for efficient and streamlined accounts payable processes has never been more important. Once a business grows, it makes sense to use AP tool…
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…
What is Accounts Payable Management? (& Where to Find It) Accounts payable management refers to the process of managing a company's outstanding debts to third-party vendors for purchases made on …
It's Time for a Finance Revamp in 2025 with a Purchase Order Solution A classic line we hear at Zahara all too often is “We are too small for POs". We completely agree that an owner-managed busines…
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Pros, Cons, and Your Guide to a Smarter AP Automation If you’re searching for the best accounts payable software to elevate your finance operations, you’re in the right place. The world of AP aut…
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 …
A Quick Guide to Purchase Orders for SMEs 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. Ma…
Should Automate Payments? 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 a…
Invoice Approval Automation: Upgrading from manual approvals 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 c…
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 …
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 we…
Finance Team Challenges in 2025 – Key Trends and Solutions Finance teams are facing new challenges as businesses evolve. The focus is shifting toward efficiency, spend control, and real-time visibi…
Automated Invoice Processing with Zahara Getting invoice processing right is essential to maintaining cash flow and keeping the books in order. However, manually processing invoices can be a time-con…
Improve your payment processing system 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…
How Purchase Order Approvals Improve Procurement and Financial Efficiency Why Are Purchase Order Approvals Essential? For finance teams, having an efficient purchase order approvals process is cruci…
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 likely …
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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. You still might be asking yourself 'What is OCR?' or 'How's does OCR hel…
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…
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