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Spend control 101: Everything a small business owner needs to know

Spend control 101: Everything a small business owner needs to know

In today's competitive business landscape, managing expenses effectively is crucial for small business success. From setting clear spending policies to leveraging technology like Expensify, there are practical steps you can take to gain better oversight of your finances and spend management processes.  In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of spend control and provide actionable tips for creating a culture of financial responsibility within your team.

Mileage reimbursement: Everything you need to know for 2024

Mileage reimbursement: Everything you need to know for 2024

Understanding mileage reimbursement is crucial for employees who use their personal vehicles for business and employers who need to reimburse them fairly and efficiently. It's a balancing act: employees need to know they will be adequately compensated for the additional wear and tear on their cars, while employers need to ensure they're following the mileage reimbursement rules and keeping costs under control. 

Expert Financial Planning Tips and Tricks for Teacher

Expert Financial Planning Tips and Tricks for Teacher

We’ve rounded up 12 tips to help teachers manage their money, expand their wealth, and take advantage of well-deserved discounts. Learn more!

5 ways to maximize your company retreat

5 ways to maximize your company retreat

Planning a company retreat can have various benefits for team building, employee morale, and overall company culture. At Expensify, we’ve been doing our team retreats, called Offshore, since 2009, and we’ve seen the benefits it has brought to make our team more productive, more communicative, and more engaged. So if you’re considering a team building retreat for your company, read on to learn more!

A small business guide to digital payments

A small business guide to digital payments

Navigating the digital payments landscape can be a daunting task for small business owners. Our goal is to demystify the complexities so you can make informed choices.

41 credit card statistics for 2024

41 credit card statistics for 2024

Credit cards are deeply ingrained in our financial lives, and there's a mountain of data behind every swipe (or tap). In this post, we’ll take a look at how plastic powers the world with some fun credit card statistics about individuals and small businesses alike. Let’s dive in!

Strategies to prevent expense fraud

Strategies to prevent expense fraud

Safeguarding the financial integrity of your organization is a top concern, and in that concern lies the important task of preventing expense reimbursement fraud. Take a look at a few simple strategies your organization can adopt to stay diligent. 

How to efficiently categorize nonprofit expenses for a Statement of Functional Expenses

How to efficiently categorize nonprofit expenses for a Statement of Functional Expenses

In this blog post, we’ll explore how Expensify helps nonprofits categorize expenses automatically, making it easier to create a Statement of Functional Expenses

5 credit card hacks to maximize your business rewards (+ 5 hacks to avoid)

5 credit card hacks to maximize your business rewards (+ 5 hacks to avoid)

Ah, credit card hacks — when they work, they’re amazing. But when they don’t, they can feel like such a waste of time.  In this article, we’ll explore the top five credit card hacks that work to maximize your business rewards. Plus, we’ll warn you about five not-so-great strategies to steer clear of.

How to budget your small business using Expensify

How to budget your small business using Expensify

In the ever-evolving landscape of small businesses, managing finances effectively is crucial for sustainable growth. In this blog, we will explore the significance of budgeting and how to budget with Expensify, showcase Expensify's innovative budgeting feature, discuss the benefits of virtual cards and cash back rewards, and highlight how Expensify can grow with your business as it evolves.

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