Millennials are the fastest growing generation in the workplace and it is estimated that by 2020 they will account for approximately 50% of the global workforce. This new generation is coming in with different views and approaches to working. Businesses that have hit a slump may find that the fresh…Read more »
The Cloud
Discover the benefits of cloud-computing and online finance and expense management software.
The main ways the cloud is shaping a smarter expense process
Whether you are updating your LinkedIn profile, listening to music on Spotify, or checking your bank balance on your bank’s mobile app, you will be utilising cloud technology. This convenient way of interacting with the digital world has changed the way we conduct our lives and is now becoming even…Read more »
How to up your business’ green credentials
Being ‘green’, ‘sustainable’ and ‘environmentally friendly’ are no longer just buzzwords; they are becoming a global trend in the way we run our businesses. Becoming ‘green’ is now easier than ever. With the implementation of cloud technologies, companies have not only made environmental feats, but have made substantial savings and…Read more »
Expenses in motion: how technology is changing the modern work place
The march of technology is an inevitable, increasingly visible and accelerating aspect of modern life. Historically, businesses have always been somewhat reluctant to keep pace, often being dragged kicking and screaming into an unknown and risky future. The dynamic times in which we live are forcing many previously monolithic companies…Read more »
A paperless age for SMEs?
It’s been decades now since the advent of computers promised the paperless office. It seems, however, that paper has a certain stubborn quality and has managed thus far to confound all reports of its imminent demise. But with the arrival of cloud-based apps, that might finally be about to change….Read more »
The reliance on spreadsheets for expense management
Spreadsheets are still a widely employed method of data management ever since the introduction of Microsoft Excel over thirty years ago. Businesses can organise data such as their expenses on a familiar system that most companies already have installed. A survey by Getdata found that 35.9% of businesses track their…Read more »
How to prevent employee expense fraud
It is estimated that businesses lose up to £100 million each year in fraudulent expense claims. Employee expense fraud occurs when an employee make claims for expenses which they are not entitled to. There are several different types of expense fraud, including expense misclassification, which is one of the most…Read more »
A Receipt Revolution? Transforming Record Keeping via the Cloud
There’s no doubt that expense management software has helped organisations of all sizes streamline staff time spent on handling expenses. The continuing advancement of cloud technology has played a major part in this software revolution. Yet there are some areas of record-keeping that are still living in the past. One…Read more »
Small Business Finance Fundamentals
As a business owner, there are a number of universal truths that you’ll be aware of, such as that one about working hours (the law on maximum weekly working hours – 48 a week – doesn’t apply to business owners), that one about uninterrupted rest breaks (everyone has the right…Read more »
Small Business Software Solutions
Just as once it was about getting the right printers and filing cabinets for your office, now it’s about getting the right software. Small businesses depend on being efficient and accurate in what they do, yet many of the ‘solutions’ out there are geared for big fish who are already…Read more »
