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Hospitality and retail businesses must continually monitor and analyze purchasing behaviors across vendors to ensure margin stability and maintain a positive P&L. In doing so, businesses can improve their purchasing based on data that can lead to informed decisions and conversations with suppliers. Fintech’s Spend Overview makes this
There are many different initiatives within hospitality and retail businesses that keep the business running efficiently. Some of these initiatives are customer-facing, and others live behind the scenes. Areas that require compliance are among the most important, as these areas support margin and profit growth. Compliance is a
There are new payment regulations on the horizon in California regarding payment for wholesaler alcohol invoice payments. With these new regulations, all local retailers must pay for wholesaler alcohol invoice payments via electronic funds transfer (EFT) beginning December 31, 2025. This applies to beer, wine, and distilled spirits.
Time is one of the most valuable commodities in business. Yet, for many companies, a significant portion of their time vanishes into the black hole of back-office operations. Manually processing invoices, tracking payments, and reconciling errors can drain resources, frustrate employees, and pull you away from what really
Alcohol invoice payments can be confusing depending on the type of alcohol, the location of the business, and the state’s regulatory guidelines for compliance regarding payment terms. There are several common alcohol invoice payment methods, but one that stands out is automated electronic funds transfer (EFT) for multiple
Seamless integration between retailers and supply chain partners is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity to stay competitive. This is why it is important to identify the common challenges facing vendor integration management and how to overcome them. Well-managed and executed vendor integrations create a harmonious
General Ledger (GL) coding is a fundamental aspect of accounting that involves assigning unique alphanumeric codes to financial transactions. These codes help categorize transactions into various ledger accounts, such as revenues, expenses, etc. Businesses can implement cost category coding to better understand category spend and to simplify research
Efficiency and accuracy are top priorities in an accounts payable (AP) workflow, especially when dealing with alcohol invoices. The alcohol industry is one of the most heavily regulated sectors, with stringent requirements that vary significantly across regions. Handling these invoices with standard AP automation tools can lead to
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