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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)

How to Control Company Spending Effectively

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When it comes to how to control company spending effectively, companies waste an average of 10% of their spending due to poor purchasing processes. For a $10 million revenue company, that’s $1 million thrown away annually. According to the World Bank, governments spend an estimated $13 trillion annually on procurement, with as much as a… Continue reading How to Control Company Spending Effectively

How to Maximize Procurement System ROI: 5 Proven Strategies

How to Maximize Procurement System ROI: 5 Proven Strategies Learn more icon

Most companies investing in procurement systems are leaving money on the table. Research shows that organizations typically utilize only 30% of their e-procurement system’s capabilities, essentially paying for a Ferrari but driving it like a bicycle. This untapped potential represents millions in lost efficiency gains, significant cost savings, and reduced procurement costs. Whether you’re a… Continue reading How to Maximize Procurement System ROI: 5 Proven Strategies

5 Procurement Process Problems Slowing Your Business Down

5 Procurement Process Problems Slowing Your Business Down Learn more icon

If your’re experiencing a lot of procurement process problems and it feels like your systems are working against you, you’re not alone. According to industry research, 70% of growing companies struggle with operational inefficiencies that directly impact their bottom line and speed. These aren’t just minor inconveniences—they’re business-critical challenges that can cost companies thousands in… Continue reading 5 Procurement Process Problems Slowing Your Business Down

7 Best Airbase Alternatives in 2025 (Reviewed, Compared)

7 Best Airbase Alternatives in 2025 (Reviewed, Compared) Learn more icon

Airbase is a procure-to-pay platform that combines procurement, expense management, and payment automation. But it might not be the right fit for every team. Whether you’re exploring tools for the first time or comparing platforms before making a decision, this guide is for you. We break down the 7 best Airbase alternatives for 2025. We… Continue reading 7 Best Airbase Alternatives in 2025 (Reviewed, Compared)

Tipalti vs Bill.com Compared: What You Need to Know in 2025

Tipalti vs Bill.com Compared: What You Need to Know in 2025 Learn more icon

If you’re managing your accounts payable (AP) using spreadsheets, you will likely face data entry errors, overspending, and slow approvals.  Tipalti and Bill.com both offer powerful automation to streamline the accounts payable process. Each platform provides tools for spend control, cash flow visibility, and approval workflows. But choosing the right one isn’t easy. In this… Continue reading Tipalti vs Bill.com Compared: What You Need to Know in 2025

Indirect Procurement Software: The Best Tool + Strategies for 2025

Indirect Procurement Software: The Best Tool + Strategies for 2025 Learn more icon

Every department is buying something, but no one’s following the same process. Laptops, SaaS tools, event vendors, all your purchases are scattered across emails and spreadsheets. Approvals fall through the cracks. Finance has zero visibility. That’s the hidden cost of unmanaged indirect procurement. For mid-sized companies trying to scale, this chaos leads to overspending, delays,… Continue reading Indirect Procurement Software: The Best Tool + Strategies for 2025