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There is process and then there is good process – 3 ways you know you’re good
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In my book The Argument to Automate I write about processes being bad, and how when processes are bad everyone seems to know. The problem with processes is when they are mediocre. Processes that are so-so don’t normally get the attention of bad processes. Sound The Alarm As I wrote in my introduction when processes…
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What does 1500 invoices per month mean to AP Automation
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Tuesday I was speaking to a group in Boston… they asked me to talked fast because there was a snow storm on the way. You know I was very conflicted because I thought that people in Boston were used to the snow… even liked it. Then it was explained to me that the panic was…
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7 Indications There is Pain in Change When Automating AP
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In The 8 Pitfalls of Accounts Payable Automation, I use the analogy of a rollercoaster to explain what life is going to be like when a company changes from a paper Accounts Payable process to an automated Accounts Payable process. What? I guess the rollercoaster idea is not the best way to explain change, because…
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A Webinar on Weight Loss? For AP Automation?
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That’s right. Join me for AvidXchange’s series on AP Automation to learn how to lose the paper weight. About? This Wednesday, January 22, I am going to be talking about 4 keys that will help you lose the paper weight in Accounts Payable. I promise an entertaining time that will inform… really that’s possible. Here is…
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6 1/2 Things to Know when Getting More Time in Accounts Payable
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I got a funny feeling that I am writing too much about time. Not just time… but time benefits of Accounts Payable Automation, gaining time in AP, and how to use time that Automation frees up. Just The Facts Well, I did some research and found that I have written 3 articles in the last month…
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The Most Difficult Question I Have Ever Had to Answer – #APAutomation
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Over 200 blogs, 3 books and countless conversation over 15 year of Accounts Payable Automation, and you might think it is impossible for me to have “1” difficult question. It’s true there is one question that is the most difficult. The Set Up To build suspense and to create enough backup to the one question……
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The 6 #APAutomated Metrics Your CEO Actually Cares About
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Depending on the size of the company, very rarely do I interact with the CEO. I don’t know if it’s because they don’t care about Accounts Payable processing or if they just have other things to do… you know – well delegated. They know… CEO’s know the importance of Accounts Payable. I haven’t met a CEO…
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Guest Blogger – Lose the Paper Weight #APAutomation
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It’s January. The most common phrase floating around is, “This will be the year”. We all start our ceremonious exercise regimens and health kicks with all intentions of losing the weight, and keeping it off. The main difference between success and failure with these goals is the ability to stay committed to the change. And…
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You Will do Math Forever… A Simple Formula to Calculate ROI #APAutomation
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My kids hate it… really hate it when I tell them they will use math for the rest of their lives. Not just math I tell them… Algebra… Formulas (l love them). On the other side, the rooms of accountants that I talk with…when I say that we will always use math… they agree with me (shocker). ROI I…
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There Are 2 Things to Know When Calculating AP Cost.
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One of the first steps in knowing the impact of Accounts Payable Automation is calculating what your Accounts Payable process cost. Start Here What is your current cost per invoice is one of the first questions I ask someone when starting or wanting to improve their AP Automation journey. 2 Things 1. Hard Dollar – This…