We’ve seen some great articles already this year from the Payables Place team, and the past two weeks hasn’t been any different. From a two-part series on mobility and complex spend, to a look ahead at business travel in 2015, the last two weeks served up hot, fresh news and research. Now check out the roundup below to catch up on anything you may have missed.
Mobility and Complex Category Management (Part I)
Mobility is a constant complement to modern business processes. In this first installment of a two-part series, Chris Dwyer takes on how mobile technologies have affected contingent workforce management and travel and expense management, including apps to simplify expense reporting and compliance with independent contractor laws. Read the full article at https://payablesplace.ardentpartners.com/2015/01/mobility-complex-category-management-part/.
Mobility and Complex Spend Management (Part II)
The second installment of Chris Dwyer’s two-part series takes a deep dive into the impact mobile technologies have had on meetings and events management, while also explaining how organizations can fuse mobile apps and other technologies into their existing processes. Read the full article at https://payablesplace.ardentpartners.com/2015/01/mobility-complex-spend-management-part-ii/.
How AP Automation Can Help SMBs Manage Cash
One of the most valuable aspects of accounts payable automation is its impact on cash management. This is particularly worthwhile in the small and mid-sized business arena, where working capital may be tighter than at larger firms. In my article from January 16, I take a detailed look at how SMBs can use AP automation to better manage cash. Read the full article at https://payablesplace.ardentpartners.com/2015/01/ap-automation-can-help-smbs-manage-cash/.
How Cloud Infrastructure Simplifies AP Automation in SMBs
Continuing the thread of discussing small and mid-sized businesses, this January 19 installment touched on how the proliferation of cloud infrastructure can simplify accounts payable automation in the SMB space. The short version is that cloud technology makes it easier for SMBs to access some of the technology benefits heretofore enjoyed only by large enterprises. Read the full article at https://payablesplace.ardentpartners.com/2015/01/cloud-infrastructure-simplifies-ap-automation-smbs/.
What Does 2015 Hold for Travel and Expense Management?
Chris Dwyer took a look ahead at the developments in the travel and expense management arena that 2015 holds for the industry. From mobile-optimized tools to the application of a consumer mindset to business travel problems, the next year is sure to be interesting for the business travel industry. Read the full article at https://payablesplace.ardentpartners.com/2015/01/2015-hold-travel-expense-management/.
Why Should CFOs Care About Contingent Workforce Management?
Just yesterday, Chris examined the reasons that chief financial officers need to worry about contingent workforce management. As contingent workers, such as independent contractors, project-based labor, and freelancers become more prevalent in the enterprise, it makes sense for the top finance executive to take a hard look at the financial underpinnings of the contingent workforce strategy. Read the full article at https://payablesplace.ardentpartners.com/2015/01/cfos-care-contingent-workforce-management/.
