It didn’t take people long to run out of bathroom tissue (apparently) and cash, among other things, after COVID-19 was confirmed. The blow to America’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and Main Street shops came practically overnight, and was utterly devastating. Get the Full Story...
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Fruit importers/exporters never know how much they’ll pay their growers or get paid by grocery stores until the produce hits the market. That means a rather pear-shaped cash flow if they rely on accounts payable (AP) tools that aren’t tailored to their unique needs, says...
Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must often cope with slim operating margins and limited resources, and these two pressures make it essential that they closely monitor their cash flows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
The accounting world was as caught off-guard and unprepared as most other industries when COVID-19 came to town. One fact has clearly surfaced in the interval between pandemic lockdowns and phased reopenings, and it’s this: accounts payable (AP) can’t cut it manually anymore. AP automation’s...
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Businesses relying on paper-based AP methods could be losing out on thousands if not millions of dollars, Bank of America’s Brad Garfield says. In this month’s Next-Gen AP Automation Tracker, Garfield explains how AP optimization tools can help companies identify key cost-saving opportunities when paying...
Businesses that have stuck with paper-based accounts payable (AP) processes are feeling the heat as the COVID-19 pandemic makes it unsafe for staff to conduct manual invoice and payment processing from their offices. Companies are looking for digital tools to help them maintain their operations...
Pinterest, the popular image-sharing board, is trying to balance its need for revenue while also trying to maintain a space for cash-strapped advertisers to utilize, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...