Aspirin for a Headache? Try Automating Expenses Instead.
Automating your expense management process cannot only save tons of headaches, but it may be able to save your company more than 10 percent of its non-salary operational expenses. At least that’s what Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) Chief Executive Anthony Healy discovered reviewing his company’s formidable mid-year results.
Expense ReportsGBTA Traveler Survey: Loving High-Tech, Hating Airline Fees, Security Hassles
Business travelers may not be as grumpy as you may think, at least according to a first-of-its-kind Global Business Traveler Association (GBTA) survey. The GBTA Foundation teamed up with American Express to publish the Global Business Traveler Sentiment Index, designed to get feedback on how business travelers feel about their trips. The data can then be used by travel service providers to fix issues of concern in their bid to attract loyal customers by enhancing the overall experience.
$4 Million Swindled for Faux Salaries, Tuition, $96,000 Massage
Telecommunications company owner Albert S.N. Hee went from a guy who spent $96,000 on massages to a guy who is looking at spending a big chunk of time in prison, according to Forbes. And it’s not the lavish spending per se that’s putting him away. It’s the numerous expense fraud charges for which he was found guilty following his 11-day trial in Hawaii.
Hotel Rates Increase in Americas, Decrease Elsewhere
Business travel that takes you to destinations throughout the Americas will result in a higher hotel bill then staying elsewhere, according to info from the hotel industry data company of STR Global. The May report found the trend has been for hotels in North, Central and South America to keep increasing their average daily hotel rate (ADR), while other areas across the globe are enjoying hotel rates that are going down.
Are Millennials Using Business Trips as a Way to Let Loose and Have Fun?
Corporate meetings and networking breakfasts aren’t the only activities done on business trips, according to a SpringHill Suites by Marriott study. The millennial generation is using business trips as a way to let go, let loose and have tons of fun. Just how are they doing that? Why, by creating false identities, maximizing “me” time, escaping the mundane and indulging in a variety of activities.
Business TravelYou Think You Had a Horrible Business Trip? Check This Out…
Lost luggage is nothing compared to the troublesome tales collected by Small Business Trends. The publication asked small business managers and owners to share their business travel horror stories. Here’s what they had to say.
New Computer Chip Credit Cards Prevent Fraud but Create Burden for Businesses
Credit card companies and consumers may view the new computer chip cards as a massive defense against fraud. But many small businesses are viewing them as a massive nightmare.
US Airports Vying to be Healthiest in the Land
Sitting around waiting for your flight is no longer your only option as the fitness craze sweeps through American airports. While US airports are leading the pack when it comes to access to health clubs, spa services and yoga studios, European airports are swiftly catching up.
Air Travel Lingo Decoded
While business travelers may be up on all the latest jargon in their industry, some of the language pertaining to travel can leave even the savviest business person confused. Airline travel expert Rick Seany clears up the confusion by providing translations for a number of phrases you may hear when you fly.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend CASCADE 2015
With many different conferences going on each year, we all have to be very selective in choosing the best ones to attend. Many bosses require justification for attendance and want you to provide reasons why they should approve the costs. And, they should. Be prepared before you ask your boss to approve your attendance. Here are the "Top 10 Reasons to Attend CASCADE 2015" at the Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim, CA, October 27 and 28.
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Our choice of Chrome River EXPENSE was made in part due to the very user-friendly interface, easy configurability, and the clear commitment to impactful customer service – all aspects in which Chrome River was the clear winner. While Chrome River is not as large as some of the other vendors we considered, we found that to be a benefit and our due diligence showed that it could support us as well as any large players in the space, along with a personalized level of customer care.
We are excited to be able to enforce much more stringent compliance to our expense guidelines and significantly enhance our expense reporting and analytics. By automating these processes, we will be able to free up AP time formerly spent on manual administrative tasks, and enhance the role by being much more strategic.