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Jonathan Beeby is a prolific writer with a keen focus on the evolving landscape of business, technology, and finance. His breadth of knowledge spans from the intricate world of travel and expense automation to the nuanced challenges and opportunities within finance in our increasingly uncertain global environment. Jonathan's insights delve into the pressing need for automation and digital transformation across various business functions, emphasizing the critical role these elements play in enhancing efficiency and strategic decision-making.

With a particular interest in how businesses can navigate and thrive amidst disruption, Jonathan explores themes such as managing indirect spend through invoice automation, the importance of adapting to hybrid and remote working models for maintaining security and compliance, and the strategic pivot CFOs must make to leverage challenges into opportunities. His work also highlights the significance of using data effectively to manage cashflow, the uptick in businesses aiming for sustainable practices, and the need to prevent invoice fraud through automation. Moreover, Jonathan passionately discusses the transformative potential of AI in finance and the ways in which evolving technologies and ethical considerations can improve travel and expense management. Throughout his stories, Jonathan Beeby offers insightful analyses and solutions for businesses aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

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

Yesterday
Australian outbound business travel grew 12.4% in H1 2025, boosting demand for robust expense controls amid rising global engagement and steady airfare costs.
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How finance leaders can strengthen audit controls for better spend compliance

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Finance leaders can enhance spend compliance by focusing audits on high-risk areas, using AI, automating checks, and applying data analytics for stronger controls.
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Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.
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Business spending grows in 2024, while smart controls keep costs stable

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Business spending on travel and expenses in Australia and New Zealand rose 14% in 2024, while smart controls kept costs stable despite increased activity.
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The new standard for corporate travel is real-time, policy-smart, and employee-centric

Mon, 12th May 2025
Corporate travel is evolving into a real-time, policy-smart, and employee-centric function, boosting business agility and cost control across organisations.
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The new standard for corporate travel is real-time, policy-smart, and employee-centric

Thu, 8th May 2025
Corporate travel evolves with real-time, policy-smart systems creating agile, cost-effective journeys that empower employees and streamline spending.
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Inside the business travel surge as companies reinvest in face-to-face connections

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Business travel surged in early 2024 as companies reinvested in face-to-face connections, with domestic airfare sales soaring by 70% from late 2023.
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How to streamline business travel with artificial intelligence-powered expense management

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising business travel expense management, offering integrated solutions that enhance compliance and reduce administrative workload.
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Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Research shows 95% of business travellers in Australia and New Zealand are open to AI for travel, highlighting opportunities for travel managers to innovate.
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Why investing in artificial intelligence is key for CFOs to unlock enterprise growth

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Artificial intelligence is becoming essential for CFOs to drive enterprise growth, enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and competitive edge.
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How CFOs can work with human resources and IT teams through cross-functional collaboration

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Modern CFOs now collaborate closely with HR and IT teams, driving strategy and organisational growth while facing economic pressures and talent challenges.
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How CFOs can responsibly leverage the potential of AI and achieve success

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
AI gives CFOs a strategic edge in volatile markets, but effective use requires more than just tech: learning, innovation, and ethical standards are crucial.
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Opportunities to improve travel and expense processes for enhanced business operations

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Amid complex challenges, AI and ethical travel policies present key improvements for Australian and New Zealand firms' management of travel and expense processes.
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How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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.
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Managing indirect spend effectively through invoice automation

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
By taking steps to better manage indirect spend more effectively through invoice automation, companies can ensure that their operations and workflows are optimised.
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Why business disruption is scared of travel and expense automation

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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.
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How organisations can reduce security and compliance risks when working remotely

Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
As hybrid and remote working models remain in place, they reveal previously unconsidered security gaps in organisations.
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The future of finance in an uncertain world

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Considering that finance is at the heart of every business, it has been the function most impacted by the changed work environment.
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Using data insights more effectively to manage cashflow and guide better decision-making

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Organisations that implement spend management technology sooner rather than later will find themselves in a stronger position to weather an economic storm.
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Preventing invoice fraud with automated invoice processing

Tue, 11th Jul 2023
By moving away from manual processes towards automated solutions, businesses can identify and prevent invoice fraud via greater transparency and accountability.