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5 New Year's Resolutions
Business Efficiency1 min read

5 New Year's Resolutions

5 impactful new year's resolutions to improve your business health in 2022. Start building a better business future

Tracking Spend with Spend Approval Workflows
Business Efficiency1 min read

Tracking Spend with Spend Approval Workflows

Reports coming out of the UK government show horrific wastage of money with no spend control. Implementing spend approvals is the best way...

Accounts Payable Software for care homes
Accounts Payable2 min read

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?

How theatres can financially recover from the pandemic
Business Efficiency1 min read

How theatres can financially recover from the pandemic

Theatres are formulating a business continuity plan for future pandemics and prioritising financial management.

The 4th Industrial Revolution and how it affects finance
Business Efficiency2 min read

The 4th Industrial Revolution and how it affects finance

The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) focuses on technologies that merge the biological and digital worlds. How will this impact finance?

Zahara visit Accountex 2022
Business Efficiency1 min read

Zahara visit Accountex 2022

Zahara's round-up of Accountex London 2022 with Xero, Sage and Comma. Find out what we got up to.

Page Splitting with Zahara's OCR feature
Invoice Processing1 min read

Page Splitting with Zahara's OCR feature

Having a built-in OCR page splitting gives many benefits, such as increasing reliability, preventing fraud and saving time.

Don't let processing invoices eat into your lunch breaks
Invoice Processing1 min read

Don't let processing invoices eat into your lunch breaks

Construction companies worldwide are adopting AP automation, handling time consuming tasks like processing invoices in minutes. Are you?

Being a purple cow when job hunting
Business Efficiency5 min read

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 understanding costs makes the difference
Business Efficiency1 min read

Why understanding costs makes the difference

Gain insight into the visibility of spend with our analysis on gas heating costs. Understand your bills better today.

Purchase Requisitions vs Purchase Orders
Business Efficiency3 min read

Purchase Requisitions vs Purchase Orders

How do you compare purchase requisition vs purchase order? What elements should be on a PR and what does a good approval process look like?

Is your payment processing system working as it should?  
Automated Payments1 min read

Is your payment processing system working as it should?  

Your payment processing system is a critical part of your business. But how do you know if it's working as it should do? Read on to find out.

Business Efficiency1 min read

Finance Teams Problems

You've got 99 problems but the financial controller aint one. Read this useful article on 2023 finance team challenges

Man Maths and the Science of Buying
Business Efficiency1 min read

Man Maths and the Science of Buying

Have you heard about Man Maths? Its the science behind the buying decisions that some men use to justify something they want.

Is It Time to Automate Your Manual Invoice Approval Process?
Business Efficiency2 min read

Is It Time to Automate Your Manual Invoice Approval Process?

Do you want to reduce manual errors and improve efficiency? We show you why you need to to automate your invoice approval process.

5 Reasons Why You Should Automate Payments
Business Efficiency1 min read

5 Reasons Why You Should Automate Payments

Automation is everywhere right now. But should you be automating your payments? From security to efficiency, here are 5 reasons its a must!

Accounts Payable Workflow for Approvals
Approval Workflows1 min read

Accounts Payable Workflow for Approvals

Improve your accounts payable approval workflow and streamline your financial processes with automation, approvals and budget customisation.

Are You in a Toxic Relationship?
Invoice Processing3 min read

Are You in a Toxic Relationship?

Escape the frustration of an inefficient invoice processing system. Learn how to find an affordable and convenient alternative.

Purchase Order Solution:
Purchase Orders2 min read

Purchase Order Solution:

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

Zahara Speeding Up Invoice Processing
Invoice Processing6 min read

Zahara Speeding Up Invoice Processing

If you'd like to know how to speed up invoice processing. Consider Zahara as one of the best AP Automation systems going.

Accounts Payable Workflow Automation: Getting Started
Approval Workflows6 min read

Accounts Payable Workflow Automation: Getting Started

Discover how Zahara's workflow automation software is streamlining business processes in this story-driven article.

Purchase Order Management
Purchase Orders4 min read

Purchase Order Management

In this article, we answer the question, What is purchase order management? - Learn about Zahara for timely and accurate procurement. Thanks

Automated Payments2 min read

Easy International Payments in 2024

Turn a complicated process into a breeze by making in-app international payments with your accounts payable automation software.

What is a Goods Received Note?
Business Efficiency2 min read

What is a Goods Received Note?

Need a whistle-stop tour of Goods Received Notes? We've got all the basics covered, from what they are to why they matter.

Explaining Accounts Payable Automation
Accounts Payable8 min read

Explaining Accounts Payable Automation

Explore the benefits of Accounts Payable Automation and how it can free your finance team from repetitive tasks.

The Benefits of AP Automation
Accounts Payable10 min read

The Benefits of AP Automation

We explain how AP automation can enhance productivity and reduce errors. Learn more about automating your accounts payable processes.

What is ERP Integration?
Business Efficiency11 min read

What is ERP Integration?

In this article we present a complete introduction to ERP integration. Choosing AP Software that works seamlessly is your next best move.

Combating AP Fraud
Business Efficiency3 min read

Combating AP Fraud

Fraud is on the rise. Figures show that the UK private sector lost up to £157.8 billion to fraud in 2023. Is the solution AP Automation?

What is Sage Intacct? Introducing the benefits AP Automation
Business Efficiency6 min read

What is Sage Intacct? Introducing the benefits AP Automation

Discover the power of Sage Intacct and AP automation with Zahara. Automate manual tasks, reduce errors and enhance efficiency for SMBs.

AP Automation for Seamless Financial Management
Business Efficiency7 min read

AP Automation for Seamless Financial Management

Discover the power of AP Automation and how it can revolutionize your invoice processing and financial workflows.

What Does a Healthy PO System Looks Like?
Purchase Orders6 min read

What Does a Healthy PO System Looks Like?

Unlock the benefits of AP automation and streamline your business operations with a healthy PO system.

Business Efficiency1 min read

Important Update: Security Incident and Our Response

We have resolved a recent misuse of our trial accounts email feature. We're disclosing everything that has happened and how we are moving forward.

What is Purchase to Pay? Why Zahara's AP Software Matters
Accounts Payable4 min read

What is Purchase to Pay? Why Zahara's AP Software Matters

What is purchase to pay? Explore the pay cycle and see how Zahara's solution revolutionises purchase requests and approvals.

Improve Your Accounts Payable Workflow
Accounts Payable4 min read

Improve Your Accounts Payable Workflow

Streamline your accounts payable workflow with automation. Eliminate manual data entry, reduce errors, and speed up invoice processing.

Boost Efficiency with Payroll and Accounting Software
Business Efficiency5 min read

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.

Does My Small Business Need Accounts Payable Software?  
Accounts Payable7 min read

Does My Small Business Need Accounts Payable Software?  

Discover why Accounts Payable software is vital for your small business. Time savings, improved relationships and more efficient processes.

Why Combine Xero with Zahara?
Finance & ERP Integrations4 min read

Why Combine Xero with Zahara?

Discover the power of combining Xero with Zahara for visibility, scalability, and financial control. Learn how this integration can help your business.

Invoice Scanning First Steps to Understanding OCR
Invoice Processing10 min read

Invoice Scanning First Steps to Understanding OCR

Discover the benefits of invoice scanning for your business. Increase efficiency, accuracy, and reduce the risk of manual invoice processing.

Complying with UK Tax Law
Accounts Payable4 min read

Complying with UK Tax Law

Stay ahead of the game by complying with UK tax law. Learn how to embrace Making Tax Digital for increased efficiency and ease of use.

Accounts payable for construction firms: solutions
Accounts Payable4 min read

Accounts payable for construction firms: solutions

Streamline your construction company's accounts payable process with Zahara's software designed specifically for the industry.

#1 Accounts Payable Security - The Power of Cutting Edge Software
Accounts Payable4 min read

#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.

3 Way Matching in Accounts Payable: Process, Examples and Benefits
Accounts Payable9 min read

3 Way Matching in Accounts Payable: Process, Examples and Benefits

Discover how 3-way matching enhances financial accuracy in accounts payable and boosts your business efficiency.

Better Accounts Payable Practices
Automated Payments2 min read

Better Accounts Payable Practices

Discover friendly tips for better accounts payable practices to enhance your supplier experience and boost efficiency.

Dynamics 365 AP Automation
Finance & ERP Integrations5 min read

Dynamics 365 AP Automation

Discover the power of Dynamics 365 AP automation and how it can enhance your business efficiency. Learn more in our article.

AP OCR - Unlocking Efficiency:
Invoice Processing1 min read

AP OCR - Unlocking Efficiency:

Enhance operations with AP OCR technology. Simplify invoice management, reduce errors, and improve efficiency for finance professionals.

Best Invoice Approval Automation Software in 2026
Accounts Approvals2 min read

Best Invoice Approval Automation Software in 2026

Discover how invoice approval automation reduces delays, improves accuracy, and gives finance teams greater control over AP workflows.

The Importance & Benefits of Purchase Order Approvals
Business Efficiency2 min read

The Importance & Benefits of Purchase Order Approvals

Having a good purchase order approval process in place enables your business to become more efficient, save time, and protect cash flow.

The Essential Guide to Invoice Capture Software
Invoice Processing2 min read

The Essential Guide to Invoice Capture Software

Streamline your accounts payable with invoice capture software that automates data extraction and reduces manual entry errors.