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Precoro vs Zip: Which is the Best Tool for SMBs in 2025?

Precoro vs Zip: Which is the Best Tool for SMBs in 2025? Learn more arrow icon

Precoro and Zip simplify purchasing, approvals, and spend control, but they‘re designed for different use cases. Precoro focuses on giving teams a full procure-to-pay system with purchase orders, budget tracking, and vendor management. Zip specializes in intake-to-procure workflows that streamline approvals and connect requests to downstream systems. In this article, we’ll compare Precoro vs. Zip… Continue reading Precoro vs Zip: Which is the Best Tool for SMBs in 2025?

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Precoro vs Zip: Which is the Best Tool for SMBs in 2025?

Precoro vs Zip: Which is the Best Tool for SMBs in 2025?Learn more arrow icon

Precoro and Zip simplify purchasing, approvals, and spend control, but they‘re designed for different use cases. Precoro focuses on giving teams a full procure-to-pay system with purchase orders, budget tracking, and vendor management. Zip specializes in intake-to-procure workflows that streamline approvals and connect requests to downstream systems. In this article, we’ll compare Precoro vs. Zip… Continue reading Precoro vs Zip: Which is the Best Tool for SMBs in 2025?

Coupa vs. Tipalti: Which Software to Choose in 2025?

Coupa vs. Tipalti: Which Software to Choose in 2025?Learn more arrow icon

Both Coupa and Tipalti help finance teams manage their procurement and accounts payable, but they cater to different spending needs. Tipalti helps you process invoices, pay contractors in different countries, and handle multi-currency transactions. Coupa specializes in procurement and spend control, overseeing sourcing, approvals, and budgets before money is spent. Choosing between the two depends… Continue reading Coupa vs. Tipalti: Which Software to Choose in 2025?

The Complete Spend Control Playbook for Finance Teams (2025 Guide)

The Complete Spend Control Playbook for Finance Teams (2025 Guide)Learn more arrow icon

74% of CPOs have made savings a top priority in 2025, yet 65% of organizations still lack visibility into indirect spend. If you’re a controller or finance leader managing procurement responsibilities alongside your core duties, you’re facing what we call the “procurement gap” – your company has outgrown manual processes but lacks the dedicated team… Continue reading The Complete Spend Control Playbook for Finance Teams (2025 Guide)

Precoro vs Zip: Which is the Best Tool for SMBs in 2025?

Precoro vs Zip: Which is the Best Tool for SMBs in 2025? Learn more icon

Precoro and Zip simplify purchasing, approvals, and spend control, but they‘re designed for different use cases. Precoro focuses on giving teams a full procure-to-pay system with purchase orders, budget tracking, and vendor management. Zip specializes in intake-to-procure workflows that streamline approvals and connect requests to downstream systems. In this article, we’ll compare Precoro vs. Zip… Continue reading Precoro vs Zip: Which is the Best Tool for SMBs in 2025?

Coupa vs. Tipalti: Which Software to Choose in 2025?

Coupa vs. Tipalti: Which Software to Choose in 2025? Learn more icon

Both Coupa and Tipalti help finance teams manage their procurement and accounts payable, but they cater to different spending needs. Tipalti helps you process invoices, pay contractors in different countries, and handle multi-currency transactions. Coupa specializes in procurement and spend control, overseeing sourcing, approvals, and budgets before money is spent. Choosing between the two depends… Continue reading Coupa vs. Tipalti: Which Software to Choose in 2025?

The Complete Spend Control Playbook for Finance Teams (2025 Guide)

The Complete Spend Control Playbook for Finance Teams (2025 Guide) Learn more icon

74% of CPOs have made savings a top priority in 2025, yet 65% of organizations still lack visibility into indirect spend. If you’re a controller or finance leader managing procurement responsibilities alongside your core duties, you’re facing what we call the “procurement gap” – your company has outgrown manual processes but lacks the dedicated team… Continue reading The Complete Spend Control Playbook for Finance Teams (2025 Guide)

7 Best Point Purchasing Alternatives: 2025 Reviews

7 Best Point Purchasing Alternatives: 2025 Reviews Learn more icon

Point Purchasing’s web-based system handles basic requisitions and authorization routing, but growing companies need more robust procurement automation. Many finance teams struggle with Point Purchasing’s limited mobile access, outdated interface, limited punchouts, and lack of comprehensive accounts payable automation. We compiled this guide to review ProcureDesk and other procurement solutions that offer modern features Point… Continue reading 7 Best Point Purchasing Alternatives: 2025 Reviews

5 Ways to Eliminate Rogue Spending (Without Saying ‘No’ to Everything)

5 Ways to Eliminate Rogue Spending (Without Saying ‘No’ to Everything) Learn more icon

You’re reviewing last month’s expenses when you spot it again – a $500 Amazon purchase on someone’s personal credit card, submitted for reimbursement without any approval. Sound familiar? If you’re a controller at a growing company, you’ve likely seen this scenario play out dozens of times. Employees need supplies to do their jobs, but the… Continue reading 5 Ways to Eliminate Rogue Spending (Without Saying ‘No’ to Everything)

5 Essential Purchase Order Software Features For Spend Control

5 Essential Purchase Order Software Features For Spend Control Learn more icon

If unexpected expenses are causing cash flow issues or triggering last-minute financial fires for your finance teams, it’s a clear signal: you likely need to implement or upgrade your essential purchase order software features. A robust PO system isn’t just about managing purchases; it’s about gaining proactive spend control and eliminating those costly surprise expenses… Continue reading 5 Essential Purchase Order Software Features For Spend Control