PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The takeover signaled an evolution of the company's business model from a traditionally business-to-consumer (B2C) seller, to one that includes business-to-business (B2B) operations. It was also indicative of a growing trend of B2C merchants expanding into the B2B realm in an effort to take advantage of a surging market.

B2C 118

B2C B2B Accounts Payable Invoicing 118

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Paymerang , which works in accounts payable (AP) automation, has debuted its new Invoice Automation Solution, which a press release stated will help organizations with efficiency, accuracy, visibility and getting rid of manual paper processes. He added that it also helps companies go paperless via electronic processing and archiving.

Invoicing 112

Invoicing Accounts Payable Risk Management Budgeting 112

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The B2B payments ecosystem experienced a sudden and dramatic acceleration of change upon the onset of the global pandemic, and its impacts reach far beyond the mere digitization of the B2B transaction. The Coexistence Of Rails. Often, that means the cooperation of multiple rails at once.

B2B 119

B2B Accounts Payable Invoicing B2C 119

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In B2B payments, the path to making transactions as seamless and invisible as possible is often about closing the gap that separates buyer and supplier. While a growing population of B2B FinTech solutions has helped to connect B2B buyers and sellers, more platforms can create more friction on either end of the equation.

B2B 116

B2B Invoicing Reconciliations Accounting 116

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Buyers, too, are eager for change and need to adopt accounts payable (AP) methods that are easily managed by employees working from home. Frictions like these are pushing more businesses to rethink their legacy approaches to business-to-business (B2B) payments and adopting various digital options for sending money. About The Report.

Healthcare 107

Healthcare B2B Invoicing Accounts Payable 107

PYMNTS

MAY 14, 2020

American Express is teaming up with Invoiced to help customers with an exclusive offer for 40 percent off an Invoiced subscription for the first two years. percent still receive invoice information via paper mail. percent still receive invoice information via paper mail.

Invoicing 96

Invoicing B2B Communication Accounting 96

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The pain points that accounts receivable (AR) teams most commonly experience can be boiled down to three underlying and related problems: continued reliance on manual AR management practices, and the resulting lack of speed and high operating costs associated with managing receivables. Reliance on manual processes has far-reaching effects.

Accounting 121

Accounting B2B Invoicing Prioritization 121

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even with the digitization of the invoice, fraud remains a rampant problem, and it's not only the buy-side of the B2B equation faced with the consequences. Deepfake technology means criminals can masquerade their own voices to convince unwitting employees to approve an invoice for payment, for instance. It's just inefficient.".

Invoicing 90

Invoicing Auditing B2B Accounts Payable 90

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2020

Growing awareness of the cash flow pain caused by late B2B payments has led to increased calls to incentivize, and in some cases even mandate that larger corporates accelerate their invoice payment processes when working with small suppliers. In all, more than one-third of businesses surveyed admitted to this slip-up.

B2B 72

B2B Accounting Invoicing Accounts Payable 72

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The conversation came against a backdrop where, at a high level, B2B payments account for $120 trillion globally on an annual basis. The conversation came against a backdrop where, at a high level, B2B payments account for $120 trillion globally on an annual basis. B2B Use Cases Are Mushrooming.

B2B 134

B2B Reconciliations Accounting Invoicing 134

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Accounts payable (AP) and payment automation provider AvidXchange has rolled out a connection with Concur® Invoice for vendor payments. Concur Invoice lets companies ingest and digitize invoices via machine learning, integrating the payments in one system to supervise expenditures. 10) announcement. 10) announcement.

Invoicing 88

Invoicing Accounts Payable SAP B2B 88

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

New Jersey-based invoice-to-cash platform Billtrust has upgraded the machine learning (ML) capabilities of its business-to-business (B2B) cash application software, the company announced Wednesday (Nov. The goal is to quickly convert payments to cash. The goal is to quickly convert payments to cash.

B2B 102

B2B Accounts Payable Invoicing CFO 102

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

To help customers handle their accounts receivable (AR) while conserving time and financial resources, pre-accounting technology company Expensify unveiled a bolstered invoicing feature. Unlike accounting, pre-accounting is less defined in terms of who is responsible, so it often falls victim to a tragedy of the commons.

Invoicing 99

Invoicing Accounting Technology B2B 99

PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2020

Joust, a banking app in Austin, has announced it will pay users on their unpaid SXSW invoices to help them deal with the cancellation of the huge yearly festival, according to a release. ” Joust will use its invoice factoring tool, PayArmour, to fund the invoices.

Invoicing 102

Invoicing Finance Banking Accounting 102

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2021

Among the largest is the ongoing use of paper and manual workflows like invoice processing. Manual invoicing is your worst enemy,” said Ramachandran, highlighting its risks and challenges related to fraud, errors and inefficient auditing.

B2B 125

B2B Invoicing Prioritization Corporate Finance 125

PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2020

American Express has launched a new automated accounts payable solution, American Express One AP, to help businesses digitize B2B payment processing, according to a press release. And the digital shift is going to be permanent for many areas of life, with companies exploring new ways to digitize payment processes.

B2B 101

B2B Accounts Payable Invoicing Accounting 101

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

Today in B2B payments, TripActions announces new funding that values the T&E startup at $5 billion, while OneSource Virtual launches invoice payment capabilities. Plus, iBanFirst launches B2B payment traceability tool, Georges rebrands with new funding, and HashCash partners with a bank on blockchain payments.

Invoicing 66

Invoicing B2B Reconciliations Valuation 66

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Cloud accounting firm Xero and payments services company Square are collaborating to offer small businesses a tool for faster invoicing and payments, according to reports on Tuesday (Feb. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) using Xero can email invoices with the built-in Square payment functionality.

B2B 83

B2B Invoicing Reconciliations Sales 83

PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2020

As Travelex works to regain control of its systems, restore operations and mitigate any future fallout from the incident, the cyberattack is yet another reminder that one company’s cyber vulnerabilities can have far-reaching effects throughout the B2B supply chain. According to local Kentucky Today reports, $1.5

B2B 89

B2B Invoicing Currencies Construction 89

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Business-to-business (B2B) payment practices are undergoing some of the most notable shifts as corporate buyers and sellers seek new transaction methods and tools to help them pay and be paid quickly. That means leaving old-fashioned AR methods behind, as many corporate clients no longer want to receive invoices in the mail. . “It

Invoicing 67

Invoicing B2B Accounts Payable Reconciliations 67

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

While optimizing B2B payments is often about combating friction at the moment of transaction, the truth is, the B2B payment experience often happens way before any money is ever actually moved. There are many ways that onboarding a new B2B customer can be a headache for suppliers that sell goods and services online.

B2B 105

B2B eCommerce B2C Prioritization 105

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Global payments startup Veem is launching a new business-to-business (B2B) tool to simplify and automate domestic payments, the company announced in a Wednesday (Nov. even people who don’t have a Veem account. . A recent study showed that 43 percent of invoices are affected by late payments. 18) press release.

B2B 109

B2B Startups Invoicing Accounting 109

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Today in B2B, Bloomberg broadens its credit risk data pool, and two ERP solutions secure B2B payments integrations. Plus, Everlink strikes a partnership for real-time B2B payments. Everlink, FINTAINIUM Team Up To Offer Real-Time B2B, B2C Payments. Palette Software Integrates With Aptean ERP For B2B AP Automation.

Credit Risk 88

Credit Risk B2B Accounts Payable B2C 88

PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2021

The paper check, the paper invoice, slow accounts receivable (AR) processes and collecting on aging receivables can be difficult for even the most seasoned AR professionals. Shields noted that accurately predicting anticipated invoice payment dates can have ripple effects throughout an organization. “No The problems are analog.

Accounting 94

Accounting Invoicing B2B Treasury 94

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

HashCash Consultants has integrated its HC Corporate Payment features with the existing infrastructure for B2B payments, according to a press release. With the new upgrade, HashCash customers will now have access to real-time document sharing, automation and reconciliation, available instantly through B2B payments, the release stated.

B2B 93

B2B Reconciliations Invoicing Securities 93

PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2020

As accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) operations continue to converge for many organizations, buyers and suppliers are increasingly acknowledging the value of using each other’s technology platforms to promote stronger B2B relationships. Peasy Explores The Early Payment Incentive.

Invoicing 112

Invoicing Accounts Payable B2B Currencies 112

PYMNTS

MAY 21, 2020

In an interview with PYMNTS, Xavier Ginesta , chairman at Voxel Group , which focuses on B2B payments, said that friction exists for B2B payments within the travel space — but that friction can be eased with eBilling and ePayments. He said that technology can help relieve some of the pain points of B2B travel payments.

B2B 94

B2B Invoicing Accounts Payable Currencies 94

Global Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The business-to-business (B2B) BNPL transaction works similarly to the business-to-consumer (B2C) BNPL transaction. Using B2B BNPL, MSMEs avoid tapping their credit lines to pay invoices and avoid trade credit negotiations. Little: B2B BNPL has become a must-have not only in retail but across various sectors.

B2C 52

B2C B2B Invoicing Credit Risk 52

PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2020

Late payments have always plagued business-to-business (B2B) commerce, but the problem is coming to a new head. Accounts payable (AP) tools that provide quick, detailed oversights of businesses’ financial statuses and payments obligations can help pick up the pace of payments by keeping invoice approval processes on track.

Invoicing 79

Invoicing Accounts Payable B2B Budgeting 79

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The B2B payments landscape has always been evolving, but change in the industry has never been more acute than right now. But the challenge of igniting B2B payments innovation may not be as arduous as many chief financial officers (CFOs) and others believe, said Josh Cyphers , president of Nvoicepay , a FLEETCOR company alongside Comdata.

B2B 82

B2B Accounts Payable Invoicing Reconciliations 82

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The pandemic has upended supply chains, and upended accounts payable (AP) processes – requiring companies of all sizes and types to move toward digital (and high-tech-powered) means to transform back-office functions. The updates, the company said, will speed invoice processing by 10 times and cut processing costs by 80 percent.

Invoicing 93

Invoicing Accounts Payable Auditing Accounting 93

PYMNTS

APRIL 27, 2020

Challenger bank Shine , a French startup, has introduced a new program to insure invoices to help make sure they are paid, according to a TechCrunch report. With Shine’s new service, after an invoice goes unpaid for a certain amount of time, the bank contacts the other company to remind them to pay.

Invoicing 70

Invoicing B2B Startups Accounting 70

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

As Nick Reid , director of B2B Partner Development at Conferma Pay , told PYMNTS, though not new, STP — which routes card payments and data automatically to suppliers and sidesteps manual processes — is increasingly being combined with virtual cards in a bid to level the playing field in B2B payments.

B2B 105

B2B Reconciliations Sales Invoicing 105

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

At the same time, as this week's B2B Data Digest reveals, fraud can come from many sources, not only outside of the enterprise. From commercial card misuse to invoice fraud, internal employees can be the bad actors, too. million was stolen by a National Australia Bank (NAB) ex-employee in an invoice scam , reports in ABC.net said.

Invoicing 136

Invoicing Microsoft Office Accounts Payable B2B 136

PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2020

No one payment rail can solve every point of friction in B2B payments. This week’s look at payment rail innovation explores how corporates and FinTech providers embrace variety to ease friction in card acceptance, employee payroll and invoice payments. Crypto.com Enables Crypto Invoice Payments.

B2B 77

B2B Invoicing Banking Securities 77

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In the bid to modernize B2B payments , accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) need to work together. Bloh said that direct connectivity can enable real-time confirmation of invoice information and real-time reconciliation of payments, among other activities. Trusted Partnerships – FinTechs And Marketplaces.

B2B 104

B2B Accounts Payable Treasury Invoicing 104

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

There’s an imbalance in B2B payments — between buyers and suppliers, and between automation on one side of the cash flow equation and manual, paper-based processes on the other. Aquilina said that’s partly because historically, B2B payments innovation efforts — especially via FinTechs — have focused on buyers. Change Is In The Air .

B2B 79

B2B Invoicing Accounts Payable Reconciliations 79