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To thrive in 2023 and beyond, many executives have realized the importance of pivoting toward technological innovation. Treasury management solutions are one of many ways your company can grow by tracking its operational finances and commercial commitments more efficiently. Automated software helps companies track real-time data for liquidity, cash and debt management, cash-flow forecasting, and payment reconciliation. Treasury management solutions also streamline your accounts payable, avoiding costly late fees and interest charges. Some business leaders think they’re saving money by leaning...

The medical industry continues to face a labor shortage, specifically when it comes to laboratory technology and testing. These behind-the-scenes technicians are indispensable to any hospital or skilled nursing facility. Before Covid-19, lab techs were running 13 billion tests in the US each year. Add another billion SARS-CoV-2 tests on top, and you can see these labs’ pivotal role in the American healthcare system. According to The Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA), lab tests shape about two-thirds of all decisions made by medical professionals. A dwindling skilled labor...

Making Integrated Payables Work: How to Help Your Money Do More If you’re still running manual payment processes, you may be leaving money on the table. Learn how treasury processes like integrated payables have a direct impact on both your cash flow and vendor relationships. Treasury processes like integrated payables can have a direct impact on both your cash flow and vendor relationships. And yet, many accounts payable (AP) departments rely on manual, unintegrated systems to manage multiple workflows with different files. This lack of automation can cause errors, late payments and other...

Skilled labor plays a critical role in keeping the cogs of the economy running smoothly. The manufacturing industry’s ongoing skilled labor shortage is marked by some concerning trends. While the manufacturing industry, like many others, faces challenges related to economic uncertainty and inflationary spirals, it’s also dealing with global logistics backlogs, supply chain bottlenecks, and cyberattacks. The continued loom of a talent shortage may affect the industry’s growth momentum. Lower productivity in the manufacturing sector and a reduced ability to meet customer demands are both...

Cash flow management is crucial for the success of your small business. By understanding your inflows and outflows and anticipating common cash flow pitfalls, you can leverage best practices and make better-informed, data-driven business decisions. As a small business owner trying to survive these turbulent economic times, being strategic with your cash flow is essential. When small businesses fail, poor cash flow management is often a contributing factor, if not the primary factor. While it does take time and energy to track the money coming in and out of your business, failing to do so means...