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Why the rise of business travel in 2025 demands stronger expense controls
Data Analytics

Why the rise of business travel in 2025 demands stronger expense controls

Australian outbound business travel grew 12.4% in H1 2025, boosting demand for robust expense controls amid rising global engagement and steady airfare costs.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
How finance leaders can strengthen audit controls for better spend compliance
Data Analytics

How finance leaders can strengthen audit controls for better spend compliance

Finance leaders can enhance spend compliance by focusing audits on high-risk areas, using AI, automating checks, and applying data analytics for stronger controls.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness
Data Analytics

Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness

Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Business spending grows in 2024, while smart controls keep costs stable
Human Capital Management

Business spending grows in 2024, while smart controls keep costs stable

Business spending on travel and expenses in Australia and New Zealand rose 14% in 2024, while smart controls kept costs stable despite increased activity.

By Jonathan Beeby • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
The new standard for corporate travel is real-time, policy-smart, and employee-centric
SAP

The new standard for corporate travel is real-time, policy-smart, and employee-centric

Corporate travel is evolving into a real-time, policy-smart, and employee-centric function, boosting business agility and cost control across organisations.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
The new standard for corporate travel is real-time, policy-smart, and employee-centric
Expense Management

The new standard for corporate travel is real-time, policy-smart, and employee-centric

Corporate travel evolves with real-time, policy-smart systems creating agile, cost-effective journeys that empower employees and streamline spending.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Inside the business travel surge as companies reinvest in face-to-face connections
Financial Systems

Inside the business travel surge as companies reinvest in face-to-face connections

Business travel surged in early 2024 as companies reinvested in face-to-face connections, with domestic airfare sales soaring by 70% from late 2023.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
How to streamline business travel with artificial intelligence-powered expense management
Data Analytics

How to streamline business travel with artificial intelligence-powered expense management

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising business travel expense management, offering integrated solutions that enhance compliance and reduce administrative workload.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Why investing in artificial intelligence is key for CFOs to unlock enterprise growth
Data Analytics

Why investing in artificial intelligence is key for CFOs to unlock enterprise growth

Artificial intelligence is becoming essential for CFOs to drive enterprise growth, enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and competitive edge.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
How CFOs can work with human resources and IT teams through cross-functional collaboration
Data Analytics

How CFOs can work with human resources and IT teams through cross-functional collaboration

Modern CFOs now collaborate closely with HR and IT teams, driving strategy and organisational growth while facing economic pressures and talent challenges.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
How CFOs can responsibly leverage the potential of AI and achieve success
Unified Communications

How CFOs can responsibly leverage the potential of AI and achieve success

AI gives CFOs a strategic edge in volatile markets, but effective use requires more than just tech: learning, innovation, and ethical standards are crucial.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Opportunities to improve travel and expense processes for enhanced business operations
Data Analytics

Opportunities to improve travel and expense processes for enhanced business operations

Amid complex challenges, AI and ethical travel policies present key improvements for Australian and New Zealand firms' management of travel and expense processes.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions
Digital Transformation

How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions

Amidst operating turbulence, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are embracing agility, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience to effectively navigate and leverage business hurdles for growth opportunities.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Managing indirect spend effectively through invoice automation
Fintech

Managing indirect spend effectively through invoice automation

By taking steps to better manage indirect spend more effectively through invoice automation, companies can ensure that their operations and workflows are optimised.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
Why business disruption is scared of travel and expense automation
Data Analytics

Why business disruption is scared of travel and expense automation

The need for automation is not merely a fad. Instead, it will continue to grow, with the world now shifting to a digital business landscape.

By Jonathan Beeby • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
How organisations can reduce security and compliance risks when working remotely
Data Protection

How organisations can reduce security and compliance risks when working remotely

As hybrid and remote working models remain in place, they reveal previously unconsidered security gaps in organisations.

By Jonathan Beeby • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
The future of finance in an uncertain world
Digital Transformation

The future of finance in an uncertain world

Considering that finance is at the heart of every business, it has been the function most impacted by the changed work environment.

By Jonathan Beeby • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Using data insights more effectively to manage cashflow and guide better decision-making
Enterprise Resource Planning

Using data insights more effectively to manage cashflow and guide better decision-making

Organisations that implement spend management technology sooner rather than later will find themselves in a stronger position to weather an economic storm.

By Jonathan Beeby • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023