Is payment by Virtual MasterCard the key to AP payment transformation?

Chris Cosgrove : Jan 21, 2016 3:37:43 PM

Some questions are easier to answer than others.

 When I ask my 4 year old the color of an object, or its shape, I get concrete answers back...and...

Strategies for dealing with Accounts Payable Process improvement haters

Chris Cosgrove : Dec 22, 2015 9:58:40 AM

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's...

3 Reasons Not To Pursue AP Automation, If You're a Weak Leader

Chris Cosgrove : Dec 8, 2015 1:27:37 PM

Now is the winter of our discontent...

Getting through the winter of your discontent can be a tough thing especially if you’re a leader of a manual...

Beginning Your Year End Accounts Payable Process Planning for FY2016

Chris Cosgrove : Dec 2, 2015 2:01:50 PM

So what's the game plan?

Well, it’s that time of the year again...year end coming on quickly, holidays, strategic planning, budgeting, yatta yatta...

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Why Accounts Payable Process Leaders Are Capturing More Early Payment Discounts

Chris Cosgrove : Nov 24, 2015 12:39:23 PM

It’s curious how organizational priorities can change over time and seasons.

 It certainly has to do with organizational directions, business...

The Biggest Problems Accounts Payable Process Managers Face

Chris Cosgrove : Nov 16, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Leading is never an easy thing, perhaps now more so than ever.  

Decisions, right, wrong, or indifferent are made at increasingly rapid rates, and...

5 Ways An Automated Accounts Payable Process Can Make You Rich

Chris Cosgrove : Nov 13, 2015 12:20:13 PM

Well, the ‘royal’ you as it were at least.

No, this post is not the fabled fountain of youth the Ponce de Leon so zealously sought after.  Instead,...

5 Misconceptions About Accounts Payable Process Improvement

Chris Cosgrove : Nov 5, 2015 11:52:45 AM

People say the craziest things at times.

Anytime you’re dealing with novel or leading ideas in the marketplace, you’re faced with a slew of...

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Forget Jack-o-Lanterns, Consider These 5 Scary Accounts Payable Process Facts

Chris Cosgrove : Oct 31, 2015 11:22:50 AM

Forget Punkin Chunkin...This Is Getting Real...

Yeah, if you have kids, they’ve probably been buzzing in your ears for weeks about what costume...

The Worst Advice We've Ever Heard On 'Improving' The Accounts Payable Process

Chris Cosgrove : Oct 27, 2015 3:43:41 PM

Ever have one of those friends who has the best intentions, but gives absolutely terrible advice?  

Like, Godzilla proportions of...

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5 Tools Everyone Leading The Accounts Payable Process Should Be Using

Chris Cosgrove : Oct 22, 2015 7:00:00 AM

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

Confucius

Not to get too...

The CloudX Accounts Payable Process Manifesto

Chris Cosgrove : Oct 20, 2015 5:36:18 PM

It kind of feels funny to make daring statements.  Funny may not be the right word...perhaps risky ? While I’m not sure what the adequate word is to...