Check In Now, Finish Strong Later

Are manual tasks still slowing you down?

Even small inefficiencies can chip away at time, visibility, and momentum. This guide helps you take stock, spot friction, and uncover ideas to finish the year stronger and with more control.
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Same Friction, Different Day?

How often do these common challenges slow you down?

Spotting blockers is the first step toward improvement. Use this list to pinpoint where your process needs a refresh.
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Approvals stuck in inboxes 
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Key data re‑typed into spreadsheets 
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Weekly paper check runs 
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Audit prep that drags on 
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No up‑to‑date status view 
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Endless email threads and follow-ups
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Missing and duplicate payments

Where Are Costs Hiding in AP?

Are any of these common issues quietly draining time, money, or morale:

  • Lost hours: Manual tasks that eat into strategic work
  • Late fees & penalties: Missed deadlines that add avoidable charges
  • Missed discounts: Lost early-pay opportunities that hurt cash flow
  • Errors & rework: Manual entry mistakes that slow everything down
  • Vendor strain: Payment delays that weaken trust
  • Team burnout: Stress from audits and month-end crunch
DID YOU KNOW The average cost to process an invoice manually is $15.
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The good news? You don't have to keep absorbing these hidden costs — there's a better way forward.

Fix the Pain, Gain the Payoff 

 AP automation eliminates busywork and bottlenecks, empowering you to: 

Get time back in your day

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Let automation handle routing, approvals, and data entry, freeing your team for higher-value work.

Reduce entry errors

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Automated data capture and matching minimize manual input and prevent costly mistakes.

Keep vendors happy

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Consistent, on-time payments strengthen trust and relationships.

Simplify audits

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Digital records and audit-ready trails make compliance easier and faster.

 

Improve reporting

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Real-time data visibility supports smarter, faster decision-making.

Empower suppliers

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Give vendors self-service tools to manage their info and reduce back-and-forth.

Strengthen security

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Automated controls and monitoring help lower fraud risk and ensure oversight.

Create one seamless process

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Bring your departments and tools together into a single, integrated invoice-to-pay process.

89%

of finance leaders say automation improved cash‑flow visibility.

70%

Faster invoice processing times for companies with high AP automation maturity.

60%

of finance teams say automation helped reduce late payments.

Imagine Getting More Done, With Less Friction
 
Envision a process with fewer slowdowns, fewer surprises, and more time for what really matters.
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More Time for Strategy

Spend less time chasing approvals and more time driving value for the business.

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On-Time Payments, Every Time

Keep vendors happy and cash flow steady with reliable, on-time payments.

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Confident Closes & Audits

Close periods and prep for audits without last-minute scrambles or stress.

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Total Visibility & Control

Gain real-time insights so you can make smarter decisions, faster.

STEVEN BODINE, CUMBERLAND INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS

 

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Turn Insights Into Action 

Wherever your process is today, we’re here to help you turn your mid-year check-in insights into impact. Connect with an automation expert to take the next step toward simpler, stronger AP.

Dive Deeper, Move Faster 

If you’re rethinking your AP workflow for the second half of the year, these quick reads are a great next step.

Avoid Costs of Inaction (COI) by Unlocking the ROI of Automation
How Automation is Shaping the Finance Department's Future
From Firefighting to Forecasting: How Smart Workflows Give Finance Teams Control