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Treasury Management

The Path to Streamlined Financial Reconciliation

Learn five steps organizations can take to streamline the account reconciliation process and prepare for digital transformation.
As finance teams look to the future, there are several strategies they can implement now to streamline their existing reconciliation process and prepare for digital transformation.
Treasury Management

Is Your Business Ready for Purchasing Cards?

P-cards offer increased control over employee spending. Here's how to decide if they're right for your business.
For many organizations, implementing a purchasing card program can help improve operational efficiency while saving both time and money.
Industry Expertise

Defining Success With Overseas Suppliers

Quality partnerships drive the likelihood of success in global sourcing relationships.
As with any business relationship, overseas partnerships carry risks.
Finance

Fund Your Business Expansion With the Right Type of Financing

There's no one-size-fits-all commercial real estate solution.
The right commercial loan for you depends on your business, your budget and how much money you need.
Industry Expertise

The Basics of Trade Association Fee Pricing

Trade association membership fees can be set based on your value, industry and operational costs.
Establishing fair fees starts with understanding your association's costs.
Industry Expertise

Budgeting for Government Agencies

Engaging more managers in the initial agency budget discussions will drive powerful results.
As you work on the budget, maintain focus on the most important items and the objectives.
Accounting

In-House Accounting or Outsourcing: How to Choose

There are lots of perks to having an in-house accountant. But does the cost make sense for your company?
Whether your company will benefit from having an in-house accountant depends on the reasons you need an accountant, as well as several other factors.
Risk Management

Prevent Manufacturing Fraud in Your Business

The specific types of manufacturing fraud you should watch out for depend on the nature of your operations.
Technology has never been more capable than it is today when it comes identifying potential manufacturing fraud risk.
Operations

Inventory Challenges of Wholesale Business

How can a business maintain the precarious balance between enough and too much inventory?
Having less inventory could drive value and efficiency.
Industry Expertise

The Right Employees Can Help With Fundraising

Learn how to hire the right employees and train them for effective grant writing and fundraising plans.
Mentorship is one of the most effective ways businesses grow future leaders, and it can also work in a nonprofit setting.
Industry Expertise

How to Effectively Counter Offshore Manufacturing Competition

To compete against offshore competitors, build a customer service organization they can't match.
In capital-intensive industries like manufacturing, offshoring provides a distinct financing advantage.
Operations

Keeping Distribution Costs Manageable

Distribution costs increased due to tariffs and the delivery speed demanded by online retail.
By improving operational efficiency and flexibility, wholesalers can remain competitive.
Risk Management

How Local Governments Can Fight Fraud

Anti-fraud programs can save money, streamline workflow and prevent loss of funds.
Start your efforts by investing in a fraud prevention checkup.
Operations

Endpoint Security to Prevent Wholesale Payment Fraud

Know these dangers of endpoint payment fraud and the steps the financial industry is taking to prevent it.
The best way business owners can help protect themselves against fraud is by communicating with their banks.
Operations

Manufacturing Issues That Impact Competitiveness

Technology has a key role to play in helping today's manufacturers tackle new challenges.
Digital solutions have an important role in helping companies generate greater customer loyalty.
Industry Expertise

Upgrading Your Trade Association Software

Use this as a guide when upgrading your trade association software.
Many companies now have integration partnerships that extend the capabilities of their technology.

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