How Tweaking Spending Management Can Help Businesses Cope with Financial Pressure

A SAP Concur blog post notes that in an environment of declining budgets and tight finances, businesses first think of cutting or controlling costs, but many lack a complete picture of their expenses. Too much spending is hidden, on personal credit cards, with too little oversight, and remote work has made it messier. The article recommends using tools to govern spending, capture every expense of every employee, automate invoices and auditing, and see finances in real time. It also offers a counterintuitive point: during cost control, make it easier for employees to spend, direct them to corporate cards and correct payment processes, making compliance the easiest and fastest option to obtai…