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Controlling the costs of maverick spending

Did you know your company could be losing 10% to 20% of its savings due to maverick spending? That’s according to a study by fintech software provider Basware and The Hackett Group. A report by B2B software developer Order says maverick spend can eat up as much as $322,000 of a mid-size (100-999 employees) business’s […]

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Keys to boosting your post-COVID cash flow

As the pandemic subsides and you look to grow your business, positive cash flow will be essential. But if your cash flow could be better, here are moves you can make right now for a healthier bottom line, according to the experts at business financing services provider Nav.com. Expenses & cash flow Product inventory and […]

by Brian Bingaman
May 6, 2022

Will inflation impact employee benefit costs?

Inflation hasn’t been this high in decades, and you may be wondering how it’ll affect company benefit costs. You’re not alone. In a recent Mercer survey, most CFOs (68%) said controlling employee health benefit costs is a significant/very significant concern. Among the factors that could potentially drive overall healthcare costs up: higher utilization due to […]

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Recruiting top talent: Keys to smart budget investment

With the Great Resignation impacting hiring and retention across the board, your company may be investing more money in talent acquisition right now. And you definitely don’t want any of those dollars wasted. Top pain points Right now, the field is more competitive than ever, and many of your peers are spending more money on […]

by Jess White
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These are the 4 biggest risks to your revenue earnings

Quick: What would you say is the biggest threat that could derail your business in the coming months?  Unfortunately there are no shortage of them – if you ask your fellow finance pros. The Association for Financial Professionals’ (AFP) 2021 Risk Survey identifies just where the greatest exposures lie. And not just in the short […]

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March 22, 2022

Expense requests: Cut down on issues that waste money

Expense reports may have decreased for some companies during COVID. But in many cases, expense reimbursement requests are back on the rise. Your A/P team should keep its eyes peeled and expect more mistakes as more employees submit expense reports. Here’s why: Expense policy compliance is much lower right now across the board for companies. […]

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March 2, 2022
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‘Workcation’ plans rising: What it means for your company

Due to the rise in remote work, a new trend for employees is the “workcation.” And it may need to be addressed in your company’s T&E policy. It typically hasn’t been all that uncommon for employees to add a few extra vacation days onto a business trip to decompress and explore a new city. But […]

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February 21, 2022
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3 ways to work with A/P team to boost T&E compliance

Correcting mistakes and preventing misunderstandings from employees concerning your T&E policies is not only time-consuming for your A/P team, but it can hurt the company’s bottom line if expenses are consistently reimbursed incorrectly. With that in mind, it’s important to work closely with A/P to make sure employees understand your reimbursement policies and aren’t regularly […]

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Control SaaS spending: Only pay for what you use

From Zoom to Microsoft 365, software as a service (SaaS) apps are essential to your firm. But many companies overspend on SaaS due to platform redundancies, overlooked auto-renews and missed opportunities to re-negotiate subscription/license terms. Getting more SaaS value According to Murali Saravu, founder of pricing and billing automation provider Monetize360, more and more of […]

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