Lisa Turkington

When it comes to business processes that keep revenue flowing, “order to cash” and “quote to cash” often get mentioned in the same breath. But while they sound similar, they don’t mean the same thing and understanding the difference matters more than you might think. Let’s break it down in plain terms. What is Quote […]

When it comes to getting paid or paying suppliers, invoice payment timelines can be a source of stress, confusion, or even friction. In the UK, standard payment practices can vary by industry, but legal guidelines and growing digital trends are helping bring more clarity. That’s why more organisations are turning to e-invoicing to take control.

The challenges of invoice processing can turn a simple task into a major bottleneck. Invoices should be simple: you get billed, you check it, you pay. But for most finance teams, it’s rarely that straightforward. Paper-based workflows, delayed approvals, and inconsistent data often slow things down, creating bottlenecks across accounts payable. If your team is

When it comes to procurement, purchase order efficiency is key – because speed and accuracy are everything. But if your purchase orders are stuck in slow approval cycles, lost in email threads, or riddled with manual errors, the entire process grinds to a halt. That’s where purchase order efficiency makes all the difference. Improving the

When it comes to getting paid, the invoice isn’t just a final document — it’s the result of a detailed invoice processing journey that begins the moment a product is delivered or a service is completed. For growing businesses managing multiple customers or platforms, invoice processing can be complex and time-consuming. But when done right,

When it comes to managing cash flow, accounts receivable turnover is a metric that deserves serious attention. It shows how efficiently your business is collecting payments from customers and how often you’re turning invoices into actual cash. If the number’s too low, it could mean late payments, customer issues, or internal inefficiencies that are quietly