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

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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)

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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)

7 Best Point Purchasing Alternatives: 2025 Reviews

7 Best Point Purchasing Alternatives: 2025 ReviewsLearn more arrow 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 Many finance teams struggle with Point Purchasing’s limited mobile access, outdated interface, limited punchouts, and lack of comprehensive accounts payable automation.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 arrow 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 Procurement Process Problems Slowing Your Business Down

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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

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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

Tipalti vs AvidXchange: Which is the Better Software?

Tipalti vs AvidXchange: Which is the Better Software? Learn more icon

Tipalti and AvidXchange can do a lot of the same things. They help you automate accounts payable, manage approvals, and pay vendors on time. They both promise to streamline financial operations. But they’re built for different types of companies. And the differences matter. In this guide, we’ll compare Tipalti vs AvidXchange across features, pricing, and… Continue reading Tipalti vs AvidXchange: Which is the Better Software?

7 Best Accounts Payable Automation Solutions for K-12 Schools (2025 Comparison)

7 Best Accounts Payable Automation Solutions for K-12 Schools (2025 Comparison) Learn more icon

School finance teams waste 15-20 hours weekly on manual invoice processing—time that should be spent supporting students. Every late payment, misplaced approval, and budget tracking error costs your district money it can’t afford to lose. When district budgets are stretched, paper-based accounts payable isn’t just inefficient—it’s financially irresponsible. The typical K-12 district processes over 5,000… Continue reading 7 Best Accounts Payable Automation Solutions for K-12 Schools (2025 Comparison)