Why productivity is a critical business priority
Productivity drives business success, but rising costs and outdated processes...
6 essential lessons for modern CFOs
Modern CFOs balance strategy, innovation, and collaboration. Explore six...
How procurement teams can help businesses face supply chain uncertainty
Discover how procurement teams can adapt to market uncertainty with smarter...
Tackling Autumn Budget 2024 Changes Head-On
The Autumn Budget 2024 brings rising costs for UK businesses. Explore four...
Soldo’s 2024 recap: A year of innovation, liberation and accomplishment
Soldo’s 2024 recap reflects a standout year of innovation, growth and...
Why your procurement team needs a strategic tech advantage
Modernise procurement with strategic tech. Discover how advanced tools like...
What the Autumn Budget 2024 means for UK businesses and growth
Learn how the 2024 Autumn Budget balances tax challenges with business...
What’s new at Soldo: New features for Winter 2024
Soldo’s Winter 2024 update offers new features for greater visibility and...
Understanding ESG: Why it matters for finance and procurement
Discover the role of ESG in finance and procurement, driving sustainability,...
How to do more fulfilling procurement work
Turn your procurement team from “PO processors” into strategic partners by...
How Finance Transformation Leaders Drive Agility and Growth in a Complex Tech Landscape
Learn how forward thinking finance leaders, like Soldo's Sacha Herrmann,...
Understanding ESG: Why it matters for finance and procurement
ESG integration empowers finance and procurement to foster resilience, manage...
Procurement Leaders’ Superpower: Adaptability
Nothing stands still for long, but as I look around me, I cannot help but...
How to take charge of your enterprise spend
Learn how proactive programming can transform your enterprise spend management...
Gartner CFO Conference 2024: Navigating the future of finance with an ‘autonomous finance’ approach
Explore how AI and autonomous finance are reshaping the future, as discussed at...
Soldo’s September Spend Index: Business trends and benchmarking for finance leaders
Soldo’s September 2024's business spending and benchmarking insights....
Why I’m Betting on Progressive Finance: A CMO Perspective
Progressive Finance empowers marketing teams with autonomy, agility, and...
CFO as critical innovator: Our conversation with Mark Freedman
Explore how Mark Freedman, with over 30 years of experience, transformed the...
Decentralised Spending: A Hidden Challenge for CFOs
Explore the foundational concepts of decentralised spend management, the...
Chasing Sustainable Growth Through Disruption
Responsible for sustainable business growth, the modern CFO makes for a...
The Soldo Spend Index – Spring 2024: Rise of AI and key insights for financial leaders
Discover the latest business spending with Soldo’s Spring Spend Index 2024...
Soldo's Summer Update: Helping you accomplish more with new platform updates
Learn how Soldo streamlines spend management, boosts productivity and enhances...
Feeling the Cashflow Squeeze? We Have the Answer (Hint: It's Not a Loan!)
Managing your cash flow actively is the smart way to run and grow a sustainable...
Spring Budget 2024: Liz Earle MBE and top business leaders unpack growth strategy
Spring Budget 2024: Don’t miss key takeaways for business growth. Tax breaks,...
Soldo & TRIVER: simple access to capital 24/7 to grow your business
At Soldo, we believe that companies have a duty to keep their finances secure,...
Introducing Pay Someone: make outbound bank transfers directly from Soldo
Pay Someone is a new feature available in Soldo that enables quick and easy...
Key dates for accountants in business this year
Planning is critical. Missing deadlines and paying incorrect values can result...
Robin Dunbar: Five things companies can learn from evolutionary psychology
Humans are complex and blessed with big brains – but we remain animals. And...
Why benchmarking matters - and how you can do it
The continued unpredictable economic outlook means that benchmarking should be...
How to pick financial software that’ll grow with your business
Learn how to choose expense spend management software and accounting software...
Easy Christmas recipe: Soldo’s classic Italian salame di cioccolato
To get you in the festive mood, here’s a recipe for our favourite no-bake...
New integration: effortless bookkeeping with Soldo and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Soldo's direct connection to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central syncs...
Last-minute corporate Christmas gifts? Amazon Business and Soldo can help.
Save time, money, and hassle this festive season with Soldo's new Amazon...
New integration: Automatically reconcile your Amazon Business expenses
Save time and hassle! Our integration automatically retrieves, matches, and...
3 ways Soldo simplifies spend management
Discover how Soldo simplifies finance tasks, effortlessly manages spending, and...
Introducing mileage reimbursement
Employees using their own vehicles for business trips can now submit mileage...
Three lessons for Social Care CFOs from Eden Future’s Andy Dean
We talk to Andy Dean, CFO of Eden Futures, about cost pressures, the political...
How to start benchmarking: A simple guide
In the first part of this mini-series on benchmarking, we look at why you...
Mastercard’s ‘Get Britain Growing’ campaign: Soldo’s perspective
When Mastercard approached Soldo to take part in its ‘Get Britain Growing’...
Social Care providers waste almost six figures on a broken expense model. Here’s how to fix it.
Social Care providers need to focus heavily on cost efficiencies. Let’s look...
If admin is social care's foe, innovation is its efficient friend
Admin in Social Care is out of control. So how to fix this problem? Well,...
The secret to improved productivity, lower costs, and happier staff in Social Care
Improved productivity, lower costs, and happier staff. As far as business...
Everything you need to know to use the VAT Calculator and apply it to your business
Understanding VAT can seem complicated. Read on to find out why it doesn’t...
The four big expense challenges for social care providers (and how to overcome them)
Inefficiency is holding social care firms back. And a key pillar in providing...
Accountex 2023: Ice cream, demos and putting an end to complexity
We left Accountex 2023 feeling excited and re-energised. And it got us...
How expense management platforms help you stay on budget
The onus is on finance teams to deliver growth, while staying within the...
What KPIs should you use in 2023?
The uncertain economy means moving away from growth at all costs KPIs, such as...
To raise investment in 2023, focus on spend control
If you want to raise investment, focus on spend control. It extends your...
We’re now integrated with SAP Concur
Combine Soldo Company Cards with your SAP Concur solution for easy, controlled...
How expense management platforms free up finance teams for higher-value activities
Controlling company spend eats into your finance team's time. But an...
Kevin's Playbook: From pre-revenue startup to stable profit
We talk to Kevin Benmoussa, CFO of Aleph Farms We discuss transitioning from...
New and emerging debt products for CFOs
In a previous post, we assessed why the possibility of down investment rounds...
How to maximise your chances of getting debt finance
Rising interest rates means debt finance is more expensive than at any time...
How to use outsourcing to cut costs and be more agile
Using outsourcing to fulfil bookkeeping and compliance requirements can be an...
Budget 2023: Jeremy Hunt makes case for cautious optimism
The Chancellor made major announcements in Budget 2023. With tax breaks for...
Are out-of-pocket expenses fair during a cost of living crisis?
72% of employees say out-of-pocket expenses have negatively impacted their...
Justin’s Playbook: Finding the mix between efficient and effective
This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Justin Lackey, CFO...
Réduction des coûts et moral des employés
La réduction des coûts passe parfois par des mesures difficiles : baisse des...
Efficacité opérationnelle : trouver des solutions pour dépasser la crise
Loin du cliché des « coupes budgétaires », la réduction des coûts est un...
Rebecca’s Playbook: Building financial runway with crowdfunding
This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Rebecca Kacaba, CEO...
ESG: a game-changer for sustainable investing or greenwashing?
Is ESG actually an effective way to evaluate organisations' impact on the...
How EVs are taxed: what you need to know if you're thinking of switching
With fuel costs soaring and mounting pressure to become more sustainable,...
Hausse du coût de la vie : quel est l'impact sur les petites et grandes entreprises ?
L'augmentation du coût de la vie est une sérieuse complication pour les...
How to choose the right business software for your organisation
With so many different kinds of business software out there, it's hard to...
IR35: How construction firms can take back control
IR35 reform was a rare bright spot in Kwasi Kwarteng's disastrous...
Cheat sheet: Best practice for reviewing and submitting VAT returns
As a finance leader, you’re unlikely to be preparing VAT returns from scratch...
Six essential business software integrations
With the right business software integrations, you're perfectly placed to...
The ongoing cost-of-living crisis
With individuals and communities being effected by the cost-of-living, we are...
How construction companies can end the expenses nightmare
Your workers make vital purchases every day. But construction expenses...
Exact Online integration: Streamline your accounting
Export spend data such as receipts, categories, and notes from Soldo into Exact...
What does 2023 hold? The key trends CFOs must watch out for in the coming year
From rising costs to continued economic uncertainty, 2023 has the makings of a...
Business software: five benefits companies can't afford to miss out on
By investing in the right business software, you'll stay competitive and...
Three tools to help scale-ups manage burn rate
For high-growth companies, knowing how to manage burn rate is essential. Here...
The automation checklist for 2023
Cloud vendors have several automation features you may not be aware of, such as...
Fintech Soldo to support UK government via its platform and pre-paid card capability
Supporting local government entities to ring-fence funds to support citizens...
How to compliantly and legally make employees redundant
The UK benefits from strong employee rights. As the employer, there are several...
Five business lessons you can learn from your Christmas shopping
There are plenty of business lessons to learn from a good Christmas shopping...
How to handle layoffs with empathy
While the compliance process for how to do this can be followed through...
Employment Allowance: everything you need to know
Your handy cheat sheet for what Employment Allowance is, who's eligible...
How to demonstrate sustainable growth
Several CEOs of affected companies have made public statements saying they are...
Trends in transportation: Cash and fuel cards no longer work
Cash and fuel cards no longer work for Fleet Managers and Operation Managers,...
How to claim Employment Allowance 2022/23
Step-by-step instructions to make a successful Employment Allowance 2022/23...
Transport companies: control all expenses easily with one smart card
Prevent drivers from having to pay for fuel in cash or out of pocket. Make...
Employment Allowance eligibility explained
Wondering whether your business is eligible for Employment Allowance 2022/23?...
Soldo named one of Europe’s top cloud companies
The last few years have seen an explosion in business spend on subscriptions,...
Everything you need to know about HMRC’s VAT penalties regime change
Changes are being brought in to harmonise HMRC’s penalties, as currently,...
What is Employment Allowance 2022/23?
Find out what Employment Allowance is, whether your business or charity is...
Soldo recognised as a UK Technology Fast 50™ winner by Deloitte for a second year
We’re delighted to be included for the second year in a row.
Autumn Statement: everything small businesses need to know
How did the Chancellor’s speech measure up to what you’ve seen in the...
Late payments just hit a two year high for small businesses in the UK, says new data
So, what can you do to minimise the impact of late payments? And how can being...
Modern Expense Management For Diverse Fleets
Recent fuel cost increases, concerns about environmental impact, and...
A guide to budgeting best practice - part three: How to power up and streamline budgeting with tech
The current economic turbulence makes timely budgets more vital than ever. An...
How to build a world-class finance team: expert tips on hiring and retaining top talent
Every CFO dreams of stacking their finance team with the best of the best. But...
Best low budget Christmas ideas for small businesses
Six simple ways to spread Christmas cheer and raise employee morale this...
How to build (and retain) an elite finance team
How can you build an elite finance team you can rely on, right now and in the...
A brief history of finance- 5 transformation innovations
Now is a good opportunity to revisit your budgeting processes with a fresh pair...
Everything you need to know about our new plans
We've launched new and improved plans! Find out how they unlock end-to-end...
Budgeting guide - part two: Different approaches to budgeting
Now is a good opportunity to revisit your budgeting processes with a fresh pair...
Are Your Credit Card Details Safe?
Using credit cards to cover company spending and employee expenses comes with...
How to approach an employee who's been splashing out: a small business guide
Now's not the time to turn a blind eye to employee overspending. Get our...
How to manage unpredictable FX rates
Companies exporting overseas are likely to see a greater demand for goods and...
Sales dipping, inflation up: How expense management can help retailers
With falling sales and rising inflation, retailers can save time and money by...
Construction hopes dashed over surprise IR35 encore
Everything construction companies should know about Hunt's IR35 and...
How retailers are spending
In this infographic you will find out where and how care providers are spending...
The UK government has redefined the term ‘SME’
The government announced that small business exemptions will be extended to...
A guide to budgeting best practice – part one
In this three-part series, we’ll provide you with all the essential info you...
Four ways construction companies can save time and spend smarter
Tired of chasing your team for Screwfix receipts? Here's how construction...
How to simplify subscription management (part two)
As explored in the first part of this series, B2B subscription commerce is...
What makes a great CFO? 5 take-aways from The CFO Podcast
There's no one right way to become a CFO. But while there are several...
How to do a spend analysis in three easy steps
Don't worry if you haven't done a spend analysis before – it's...
Three ways to control company spending and start saving money right now
The cost of living crisis is out of your hands but you can control company...
Why your agency needs virtual cards to track online ads
Buying digital media on behalf of your clients creates a huge amount of admin...
Introducing our new expense management features, that help you manage all your business spending in one place
Open graph description: Manage and track out-of-pocket expenses, set up policy...
Cost of living: 3 strategic wins from our GenCFO webinar
With the COVID–19 pandemic slowly subsiding and life returning to a degree of...
Will your small business need a big office this winter?
Your team might choose to spend more time in the office this winter. A day away...
How to simplify subscription management (part one)
The last few years have seen an explosion in business spend on subscriptions,...
How better spend management processes can help organisations support care workers during a recruitment crisis
As the care sector faces a recruitment crisis, technology can help recruiters...
The 'mini-budget': Tax cuts, energy caps and growth
With tax cuts and support for energy bills, the 'mini-budget' was...
Mini-budget: everything small businesses need to know about the Growth Plan 2022
All the highlights from the mini-budget on 23 September and what Kwasi...
Alwyn’s Playbook: Leading within the crypto-finance sector
“Every day is different. Every day could be a curious mix between wild...
Automation remains an untapped opportunity for the care sector
We surveyed 250 care-sector professionals. Discover how they are spending now...
How care providers are spending
In this infographic you will find out where and how care providers are spending...
What schools and universities can do to understand what they’re spending and what they could be saving
With prices rising, it’s essential to understand what you’re spending and...
Manish’s Playbook: Breaking glass and building business
A great CFO knows how to lead with inclusivity, without causing turmoil...
How education institutions are spending
In this infographic you will find out where and how education institutions are...
What is spend management? - A primer (part two)
In the first part of this post, we explored what spend management is, how to...
Why getting value for money is key for the education sector as prices continue to rise
As prices rise, it’s key that organisations utilise automation to make the...
Mark’s Playbook: Becoming a CFO in the modern world
The role of the CFO has greatly expanded from the stereotypical view of the...
What is spend management? - A primer (part one)
Spend management relates to processes implemented by businesses to control and...
How to make an expense policy for a charity
It’s important to manage charity travel expenses so volunteers aren't...
Chitra’s Playbook: Be agile and attune to the changing landscape
As the current CFO, and one of two C-suite females, at fast-growth unicorn...
Managing ad-hoc spending requests across your company
Introducing temporary virtual cards, the new Soldo tool for managing short-term...
Expense reimbursement: 5 ways you can manage the process better
Save your business hundreds of pounds and reclaim hours each month by...
Expense Management: A complete guide for Businesses
This short guide will give you the power to take control of spending by...
Tips For Managing Hybrid Finance Teams
One of the longer-lasting effects of the pandemic has been a shift to hybrid...
Christopher’s Playbook: Being a balanced leader
In this episode of the CFO Playbook, Christopher discusses the path to finding...
Finance leadership skills needed in an uncertain economic environment
This requires a slightly different approach to normal, with finance leaders...
What is accounting automation and why should you invest in it?
Accounting automation is technology that can carry out tasks your finance team...
Gemma’s Playbook: Be open minded to ideas and opportunities
In this episode of the CFO Playbook, Gemma talks about the process of investing...
Improving Cost Management across Care Homes
Find out the top 4 things you need to consider when it comes to automating...
Leigh’s Playbook: Building strong partnerships
Find out what it takes to be a productive partner working alongside the CEO and...
What to consider when implementing financial technology
Find out the top 4 things you need to consider when it comes to automating...
How to overcome resistance to finance automation
While finance automation saves time, money, and effort — and enables you to...
Kirstine’s Playbook: why competition is good for finance tech
The finance industry should challenge the status-quo situated around old...
How to hire and develop full stack finance teams
While finance automation saves time, money, and effort — and enables you to...
What is a full stack finance team and what are the skills needed?
While finance automation saves time, money, and effort — and enables you to...
Mariana’s Playbook: tackling technology trends and the importance of innovation
In this episode of the CFO Playbook, Mariana talks about the importance of...
Easy spend management for care service providers
Simple and safe spending shouldn't be a challenge for care providers. Find...
Technology triumphs for finance functions
As a CFO you need to be able to communicate and understand the audiences you...
How to stay focused and learn as you face challenges as a CFO
To be a successful CFO you need to be practical and honest with your time and...
The worst finance automation mistakes you can make (and how to fix them)
While finance automation saves time, money, and effort — and enables you to...
What's finance automation for? 4 game-changing use cases to fuel business growth
Automating repetitive, time-consuming financial processes enables you to be...
4 Tips for making triumphs with technology
To be a successful CFO you need the tools and basic technical skills to support...
4 tips for building a system capable of delivering
To be a successful CFO, Anthony feels you need to challenge yourself to take a...
Current UK fuel prices and a little historical context of how we got here
Fuel prices in the UK can vary wildly, you never know when a crisis might hit...
Make month-end effortless with our new Sage Accounting integration
Export spend data such as receipts, categories, and notes from Soldo into Sage...
4 Tips for focusing finance goals for the future
To be a successful CFO you need to do whatever you can to remove friction and...
4 Tips for being inclusive, productive, and forward thinking
To be a successful CFO you need to focus on having a growth mindset. To do...
Sync Soldo And TravelPerk Then Get Back On The Road | Soldo
As business travel is back and organisations adapt to the new normal, we’re...
Insights from World Finance Forum London 23-24 March 2022
Finance roles are moving into more dynamic areas, and you need to ride the...
4 Tips for taking on challenges as a CFO
To be a successful CFO, you may need to take chances and get out of your...
What petrol stations are near me? Discover what brands are in your area
A guide to petrol station distribution in the UK and how you can streamline...
4 Tips for starting your role as a new CFO
Being a good CFO requires you to be level-headed in moments of stress and...
Because we connect to Xero, expenses are reconciled seamlessly.
Soldo is more than just a smart company card – it's also an integrated...
Automation and the future of finance
Technology is revolutionising finance teams. Find out what this means for your...
Automating business spend management
Why automating your spend management cuts admin, boosts control, and frees...
How automation can help finance leaders beat The Great Resignation
Automation is helping leaders attract new talent and retain staff. Read our...
4 Tips for tackling transparency, technology, and teams
Being a good CFO requires you to be as objective as possible and try to not be...
Reducing manual work is the biggest challenge for finance leaders today
Most managers are desperately trying to recruit and retain great talent to fuel...
4 Tips for leading your team and advancing your company
Today’s CFO needs to be in tune and involved with many parts of their...
4 Tips for leading an adaptable team
Being a successful CFO requires being involved and understanding all areas of...
Make payments fast and simple with Google Pay ™️
Add Soldo cards to Google Pay for a faster way to make in-store or online...
How Great CFOs Hire & Retain Talent
It’s a candidate’s market: top talent is on the lookout for opportunities...
4 Tips for leading a transformation
Change is a given in a growing business. Nick Rose, CFO at Enable, shares how...
Watch now: What you need to know about growth by acquisition
Learn all about the hidden costs of acquiring a business from CFO Bianca...
3 Ways to develop people as a CFO
Taking a hands-on approach to people development will keep your team engaged...
4 trends CFOs need to be aware of in 2022
Steve Gallucci, Global & US CFO Program Leader at Deloitte, shares the...
4 Tips for being an intentional leader
Throughout his career, Designer Brands CFO Jared Poff has had to deal with the...
How build a finance team during a time of rapid growth
Building a finance function from scratch while supporting a fast-growing...
The simple guide to subsistence allowance
Claiming tax relief on subsistence allowance is a good way to save your...
5 Tips for leading with an adviser mindset
After starting out in advisory, David Harutian switched to an operational...
4 Considerations to optimise data analysis
As sources of data multiply, data stewardship becomes an increasingly important...
Top automation lessons from finance leaders
Automation can help you scale quicker, leverage real-time information, and keep...
Soldo recognised as a UK Technology Fast 50™ by Deloitte
Soldo ranked 14th in Deloitte's UK Technology Fast 50 list of...
5 Ways to harness discipline while scaling
With over 25 years' experience in leading finance at B2B SaaS scale-ups,...
Watch now: How to scale a finance team with digitisation
dotdigital CFO Paraag Amin shares why digitisation is key to building a...
Business growth: Finance leaders forecast a Superbloom in 2022
Amid the green shoots of recovery, leaders share their attitudes to growth in...
Mileage calculation made easy
If you use a personal vehicle for work then you may be familiar with how...
How to have a great company Christmas without losing control
Make this year's company Christmas special for everyone. Get started with...
4 Tips for leading with curiosity as a CFO
Asking the right questions can help you keep your business's growth on...
Keep better track of subscriptions and online ads
How our new dashboards give you more visibility over subscriptions and online...
5 Keys to growth that embrace sustainability
Tips from B Corp CFO Jim Buckle that put people and planet first.
5 Tips for leading finance with a partnership mindset
Business partnering is an increasingly important item on finance leaders'...
A Comprehensive Guide to HMRC Mileage Allowance
Everything you need to know about HMRC mileage allowance, and how Soldo can...
4 Lessons from scaling a hyper-growth fintech
Being the first finance hire at a hyper-growth fintech was always going to be a...
5 Tips to elevate your role as CFO
Over the last couple of decades the CFO role has gone from bookkeeper to...
Save hours with our Sage bank feed
Easily sync your transactions with Sage through our new bank feed integration.
Investor talks: Dawn Capital’s top tips on tackling growth
What Dawn Capital’s CFO and one Partner believe growing businesses should...
5 Secrets to building a successful finance team
As CFO of the leading e-commerce site in Latin America, Tatiana Rezende needs...
How to get the most out of your mileage allowance
You might already know about approved mileage allowance payments, but if...
How to manage your travel expenses with HMRC
Learn about the rules HMRC set for travel expenses and see how Soldo can help...
Is a company payment card right for your business?
Company payment cards are a popular method of managing business expenses, but...
5 Tactics to help finance leaders build company-wide trust
To be successful in your role, stakeholders across the business need to view...
Funds in a flash
UK customers can now deposit funds into Soldo directly without leaving the...
How to think like a strategic CFO
Despite traditionally being considered a back-office role, the modern finance...
How to control costs without slowing business growth
For start-ups and scale-ups, keeping a tight lid on costs is paramount. See how...
Take the hassle out of managing one-time spending requests across your organisation
Introducing Purchases, the new Soldo tool for managing one-time spend requests.
How to get the most out of your distributed workforce
Long Dinh, VP of Finance at Ada, shares his tips for supporting your team...
3 traits start-up finance leaders need to succeed
Luko's VP of Finance, Margaux Gregoir, shares the attributes that have...
Watch now: How to lead a record Series C round
In this special series, we’re interviewing experienced founders and financial...
How aspiring CFOs can reach the top
Snyk CFO Ken MacAskill shares his top tips for those starting out in finance.
4 Strategic ways to motivate your finance team
With strong demand for finance professionals, it's more important than...
Adapt, automate, accommodate: How CFOs can leverage technology to grow their business
Rahul Goel, CFO at Moglix, on how you can use technology to scale your finance...
How to handle work stress according to a Hollywood CFO
Tips from Legendary Entertainment CFO Ronald Hohauser on thriving in...
Scalable spending: Mapping your growth with Soldo
Organise your spending with these essential Soldo tools for growing businesses.
5 tips to help young CFOs succeed
GoCardless' CFO Catherine Birkett on the steps you need to take when...
Four ways to hone your leadership voice
Genesys CFO Sharon Virag on how to be the leader your team needs by adapting...
180m closed for series C
Leading investors back Soldo in the biggest round for a European spend...
How to build a scalable finance function
Bevy CFO Maddy Devine tells us the steps she's taking to ensure her team...
People management is key to a CFO’s success – here’s how you can be better at it
Former Yahoo! CFO Ken Goldman talks about why relationships are key to...
Four steps CFOs can take to prepare for growth
Connect Ventures CFO Mark Pettit on how he ensures his systems, processes, and...
Relational leadership: Why CFOs should act like coaches
DataStax CFO Don Dixon on why connecting with people is one of the most...
How to lead finance transformation in a remote environment
Remote working poses an additional hurdle when trying to implement change in...
Three questions CFOs need to know the answers to
dotdigital CFO Paraag Amin on driving growth by asking the right questions
The UK's best company bank accounts: a guide for small businesses
Find out which is the UK's top business bank account and learn how to...
Three ways CFOs can create a culture that puts employee well-being first
To attract and retain the best talent, CFOs need to create teams and companies...
Five expert tips to help retailers get back to business
Founders and finance leaders weigh in on the steps small businesses need to...
3 ways CFOs can evolve in today’s financial world
The role of finance leader is changing from technical expert to strategic...
Discover how to choose the right spend management platform your business.
From simplifying the expenses management process to offering helpful membership...
How to choose the best company credit card
Company credit cards can make it much easier to manage employee expenses, but...
Why digitising expenses should be part of your financial strategy in 2022
Businesses can make gains in efficiency, employee satisfaction, and...
Watch on demand: Why you need to get a grip on business spending
Poor spend controls are costing the average SMB £1.7m each year. Watch this...
How to be a future-ready finance leader
Finance leaders tend to focus on the numbers, but there's more to pay...
Avoid Leaving your Team Out-of-Pocket This Christmas
Christmas can be an expensive time of year for employees and businesses. But...
Top options for digitising expense management in 2021
Finance and business leaders face conflicting priorities in 2021. They need to...
A comprehensive guide to fleet card management
Fuel cards are supposed to make life easier, but they can come with...
5 ways to build a solid team environment in your company and succeed
A healthy workplace culture ensures your team’s happy and performing at their...
How to manage business entertainment expenses
In business, there will be times when you pick up the bill to smooth a...
Spend Analysis (Pt. 1): Why it Matters
While spend analysis is a critical skill to master for a business's...
Simpler, safer petty cash alternatives to control companywide spending
Petty cash has long been outdated, and you want to find something new. Read our...
Why your company should use fuel cards
If you run a business that relies on a fleet of vehicles, your company may...
What to consider when choosing a fuel card for your business
There’s a lot to think about when choosing a fuel card for your business....
Unhappy Partner – The Project Risk Controllers Must Fix When Choosing Software
What risk needs managing when buying an external SaaS product for your finance...
What are the advantages of financial planning in business
It's hard for small businesses to find time for financial planning but...
How do I manage business expenses?
For SMEs, while managing business expenses is a top priority, the necessary...
How secure is open banking?
Open banking has many perks, but brings security concerns. Learn how secure...
How to manage your business finances
Managing finances can be tricky for small business owners. Read how tracking...
How to manage business finances when you’re self-employed?
Soldo has prepared a six-point checklist to take control of your financial...
How safe is digital banking for business?
What do you need to be aware of when opening a digital bank account for your...
3 areas SaaS CFOs must look at to keep growth on track
When business is booming, you need to ensure sustainable growth without missing...
How is fintech impacting small businesses?
Fintech alters how businesses interact with customers and employees. Work...
Client Entertainment: What are the most exclusive bars in London?
Want to make a lasting impression on clients? Then you’ll want to take them...
How prepaid card services can simplify expenses
You can use prepaid cards for business expenses to have more control and make...
How do business expenses work?
In this article, we explain how business expenses work and share some tips for...
How can I control company spending?
A fundamental part of staying in control of your company spending is knowing...
Business travel: What are the best ways to save money?
Business travel can be costly. However, in a tech-enabled world, it doesn’t...
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The UK's Best Business Bank Accounts
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Business banking: Challenger banks vs traditional banks
What are the key differences between challenger banks and traditional banks?...
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Choosing a payment method for a trip can be hard, but with prepaid company...
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Business blogs can offer some excellent insights into how to run your business....
8 of the most influential fintech entrepreneurs you need to follow in 2020
The fintech sector has a range of entrepreneurs pushing financial services...
Expense accounting made simple
Managing business expenses and bookkeeping is a doddle when integrating the...
Introducing a new podcast that will help people in finance succeed (live now!)
The CFO Playbook is a weekly podcast that will show you how world-class finance...
How to choose a spend management platform
Whether it’s putting a stop to out-of-control expense claims or more accurate...
How to reduce spending waste with tail spend management
Are you victim to the hidden profit drain in every growing business? Tail spend...
Spend analysis (Pt. 1): Why it matters
Setting budgets and enforcing an expense policy only takes you so far. Unless...
What are the pros and cons of e-payment systems?
E-payment systems are a no brainer if you want to keep up with consumer trends,...
Taking charge of company spending: Q&A with Hitachi’s Head of FP&A, Abby Obomighie
Running a business without tackling spending waste is like driving a car with a...
Expense reporting made easy
Many business owners dread the reconciliation process, but automation can make...
Everything you need to know about managing employee travel
How can you manage travel and accommodation expenses in the most financially...
How much could your company save on expenses?
Ditch those spreadsheets and tedious manual processes. Read how to save on...
The complete small business guide to allowable expenses
Lots of businesses don’t claim on as many expenses as they could. Read on to...
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What are the benefits of online banking for small businesses, and how to find...
What are the biggest financial risks that companies face?
There are numerous types of financial risk that a business faces, but how can...
Business as unusual: Using Soldo to minimise the coronavirus fallout
The world has changed, and so has business. In this blog, we highlight how...
Petty cash solutions in a remote era
The benefits of leaving those crumpled receipts and loose change behind will...
Find out how to better manage petty cash in care homes
At Soldo, we’ve been speaking with care homes to understand their financial...
Implementing the Digital Finance Function Remotely
If remote working stays, we'll rely more on digital capability for...
Petty cash box: why it’s time to move on
While managing petty cash is traditionally time-consuming, technology is there...
Practical Advice for Finance Teams In Economically Uncertain Times
In this article, Soldo outlines the post-pandemic economic outlook, and...
How the Role of Finance is Evolving & How to Stay Ahead | The Spend Show Ep 3
What impact has technology had on finance teams, and how are roles adapting?...
Controlling the flow: the ins and outs of positive cash flow management
While it's true that 'sales say success' - and your business...
Expense Nightmares: When Employee Spend Goes Out of Control
Ever wondered how your staff could rack up huge bills without you noticing?...
Has Finance’s control of company spending changed forever? With Aarish Shah. The Spend Show Ep2
Soldo discusses fintech and company spending trends since the pandemic with...
The Future of Cash with Roisin Levine, Nick Levine & Bailey Kursar: The Spend Show Ep1
What does the future of cash look like? Bailey Kursar (Touco) and Roisin Levine...
The future of cash: a conversation with M&S’ Baron Anyangwe
Soldo interviews Baron Anyangwe, Head of Finance Channels at M&S, to...
Banging the Drum for B2B Fintech: An Interview with Dawn Capital
Leading private equity and venture capitallist Evgenia Plotnikova discusses B2B...
Managing cash during a crisis: real-world CFO experiences
Most businesses around the world are currently in 'survival' mode,...
Controlling spend in times of crisis: 4 key takeaways from our latest research
Between January and March 2020, we asked finance professionals from a range of...
Cut the Fat (but Stay Fed), Expert Advice to Help Your Business Survive During a Downturn
Many small businesses are having to focus their efforts on survival. So, Soldo...
Applying Technology to the World’s Biggest Problems: An Interview with Melanie Hayes
Read how Bethnal Green Ventures backs ambitious founders using tech to tackle...
Introducing the new Soldo mobile app
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be launching the all-new Soldo app. It’s the...
How to Manage Spending from Anywhere and Supercharge Remote Teams
Working remotely has many business advantages. But with everyone working from...
Productive Remote Teams Demand Freedom: An Interview with Carl Frey
Remote working is a central tenet of modern business culture. Carl Frey, Future...
To Thrive Remotely, Leaders Need Resilience: An Interview with Dr Kishore Sengupta
Soldo asks Dr Kishore Sengupta what challenges managers might face as they...
Blockchain Founders Must Remain Product-Focused: An Interview with Sam Endacott
Sam Endacott has recently been a seed investor and board member on a raft of...
The Future of Finance is Fintech: An Interview with Charlotte Crosswell
Prepaid card provider Soldo speaks to Charlotte Crosswell, CEO of Innovate...
Controlling the Controllables: Costs, Cash, Control
If you’re in charge of your company’s “recovery business model”, i.e....
More Trust, Less Fuss: An Interview with Prof Jacqueline O’Reilly’s Team at DIGIT on Remote Working
Soldo is working with academics and business experts to give you the lowdown on...
The Secret to Working with the Big Banks: An Interview with ezbob
ezbob helps banks and financial institutions optimise their lending processes....
How to Reveal Hidden Spend and Improve Finance Efficiency in Higher Education
Who’s buying what, and when? Which department is struggling and which...
Managing Company VS Individual Spend With Soldo
As a finance leader, you want visibility and control over both individual spend...
How Tech Finance Teams Can Reduce Spend Blindness
Tech teams often commit variable spending on things like software pushing for...
Why Fintech’s Future is Still Bright: An Interview with Silicon Valley Bank
Soldo talks to Silicon Valley Bank's US expat Craig Fox, who began his...
Protecting Company Cash Flow in a Crisis
Companies are in crisis mode. Even those doing well are not business-as-usual....
Finance in Lockdown: An Interview with Atom Bank
Soldo interviews David McCarthy, CFO of Atom Bank (the UK’s first bank built...
Remote Workers Must Have Purpose: An Interview with Dr Todd Landman
Remote working is no longer a luxury but a part of modern business strategy and...
How virtual cards can help finance teams in the era of remote working
The days of grabbing the corporate card from the boss’s desk are over. Soldo...
How COVID-19 is changing the bread and butter of the food industry – and driving innovation
Restaurants are back on the map as they work with delivery services to provide...
Investment and Brexit from Tech London Advocates
Russ Shaw founded Global Tech Advocates in 2015 to establish an independent...
Conquering spend analysis: Q&A with Generation CFO’s Christopher Argent
In this wide-ranging interview with Generation CFO's Christopher Argent,...
This is why we might block or freeze a Soldo account
The truth is, we will never block an account for no reason. Here's some...
Finding Founders on Three Continents: An Interview with Sonali de Rycker, Accel
As the world's workforce entered lockdown, Soldo asked Sonali de Rycker,...
From Seedlings to Category Kings: An Interview with Pietro Bezza, Connect Ventures
Connect Ventures has a knack for backing category-defining businesses. Soldo...
Rewriting the Social Contract: An Interview with Prof Mark Stuart
Remote working is no longer a luxury but an essential part of modern business...
Working from home: Your guide to staying productive through the coronavirus outbreak
As the world endures the coronavirus outbreak, remote working is limiting the...
Unblocking Pains for Finance Leaders at Media Agencies
Brands are increasingly spending on paid media to avoid being left behind. Here...
The Evolution of the Finance function: From Gatekeepers to Enablers
Business transactions have been recorded since 7500BC. Read how today’s...
The Three-Stage Model for Remote Working: An Interview with Dr Naeema Pasha
Naeema is a Principal Practitioner with the Association of Business...
Angel attitude at VC scale: An Interview with Playfair Capital
Soldo interviews Chris Smith about his experience at Plan.com, where he served...
Playing the Long Game: An Interview with Tim Levene
Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech plc, the UK's only fintech-focused...
Spend Analysis (Pt 2): Unlocking Growth Opportunities
The second in our two-part series identifies three areas where spend analysis...
Modern Capital Options for Today’s Diverse Tech: An Interview with Battery Ventures
Battery Ventures has sought out innovative tech businesses since 1983. Here...
Simplifying the Borrowing Journey for SMEs with iwoca
iwoca is on a mission to help small business owners spend less time on...
VC Focus: An Interview with Stephen Millard
Soldo discovers how Stephen Millard, Partner and CPO of Notion Capital,...
The Fintech Second Wave: Unlocking our Digital Financial Lifestyles
In this article we speak to Edoardo Moreni, co-founder and CEO of financial...
Expense Fraud: Catch it Before it Catches You
When we surveyed 2,500 British employees for our fraud reporting ebook, 38%...
How to banish last-minute chaos and breeze through financial month-end
The truth is, finishing month-end close in less time is easier than you’d...
Reimagining the Accountant/CFO Relationship
Soldo interviews Mark Lee, the UK's most networked accountant, about his...
How Finance Leaders Can Use Tech for Greater Spend Visibility
We looked at how tech can take the pain out of expense management and unlock...
Fintech in 2020: This Year’s Big Trends with Tanya Andreasyan
In this interview with Tanya Andreasyan, Editor-in-Chief of Fintech Futures,...
Meet the CFO: Fiona Tee, Currencycloud
Soldo talks to Fiona Tee, CFO of Currencycloud. She shares thoughts on...
Onfido are Using Digital ID Management to Offer Banking to Everyone
In this interview, Husayn Kassai spoke with prepaid card provider Soldo about...
How to Cure the Biddable Media Buying Migraine
The admin involved with buying digital media becomes a problem when finance...
Should Large Companies Use Corporate Credit Cards for Expense Management?
As you hire more employees and variable spend increases, using a credit card...
The modern CFO: data-wrangler for corporate strategy
Global Lead of CFO Strategies at Accenture Strategy, David Axson, speaks with...
Look Who’s Talking: An Interview with PolyAI
Soldo interviews Stefan van der Fluit, three-time startup founder and Business...
How to Streamline Company Expense Processes
When it comes to processing employee expenses, there’s a good chance your...
Keeping Up with Big Data: GeoSpock and the Smart City Revolution
GeoSpock CEO Richard Baker tells Soldo about how we're on the brink of...
Are you prepared for PSD2? Here’s what to do…
The EU’s new Directive on Payment Services (PSD2) means that businesses...
Can fintech help the world’s 1.7BN unbanked? Dana Lunberry Talks Financial Inclusion
Dana Lunberry holds an MSc in Gender, Development and Globalisation from LSE....
Banking with Purpose: An Interview with Aritra Chakravarty
Founded by Aritra Chakravarty, the #questionyourbank movement re-engages...
3 Top tips for companies hiring whilst scaling
Growing a business means hiring. But a bad hire will cost money and time,...
PSD2 is Coming: How to Prep Your Practice
With PSD2 promising to create chaos for bank feeds, it’s worth learning how...
The Applied VC: Full-Service Funding Instead of Commoditised Capital
Soldo speaks to Nic Brisbourne, Managing Partner at Forward Partners and...
New Research for 2020: UK start-ups secure funding with ease but struggle with spending.
At Soldo, we know that spending on growth is a key element of the start-up...
Soldo partnering with Small Business Grants
Read how Soldo has partnered with Small Business Grants - the free-to-enter...
Incumbent vs. Challenger: Don’t be Fooled by Fintech’s ‘Blur vs. Oasis’
As part of our Digital Disruptors series Soldo interviews Nick Cullen, Head of...
Better and more than banks: Adding efficiency in payments
While it’s too early to say whether businesses will fully migrate from banks...
The Fintech Decade: An Interview with David Brear
Soldo interviews David Brear, co-founder and CEO of fintech consultancy 11:FS,...
How to Choose Expense Management Software
We have gadgets in our homes that talk to us, but at work we’re drowning in...
How Much Could Your Company Save on Expenses?
Slashing time and money spent on expense management doesn’t require huge...
Digital Transformation: How Corporate Culture Responds to the Internet
Soldo talks to Prof. Mark Thompson, Professor in Digital Economy at Exeter...
One technology, a lot of saved time: Paul Bulpitt on the importance of automating accounts
Soldo interviews Paul Bulpitt, co-founder of leading UK accountancy firm The...
User-focused Fintech: The Consumer is the Winner
Soldo interviews Maximilian Rofagha, Forbes ’30 under 30’ entrepreneur, as...
The Revolution Won’t be Monetised: A New Business Model for Banking
Catch this Soldo Digital Disruptors series interview with fintech expert...
Fintech futures: Where next for banking?
We interview fintech legend Jason Bates as part of Soldo’s Digital Disruptors...
The digital practice: adapt and thrive in a tech-enabled world
Soldo interviews Will Farnell, founder of Farnell Clarke, about how to build a...
The Fintech Tightrope: Opportunities and Dangers
Soldo interviews Dr Andrea Moro, a financial academic, as part of our Digital...
Get in The Loop: Make sure Soldo works for you
Every day we work to deliver the latest products and features to you. We build...
The Hit-Maker: Meet the Tech Investor with a 20 Year Track Record
Soldo speaks to one of the UK’s earliest internet entrepreneurs, Simon...
Taxis, drinks and iPads – what your employees are already expensing and how to get a handle on it
Managing finance is time-consuming for SMEs, not least because the current...
Can businesses improve the way they manage employee spending?
It’s essential for businesses to manage expenses correctly. Not only ensuring...
The missing pieces of the ‘live accounting’ puzzle
Will Farnell, founder of Farnell Clarke, is a pioneer of digital accountancy....
Automate your business: Emma Jones, MBE, discusses tech and operational efficiency for SMBs
This interview is from Soldo’s Digital Disruptors series, on people changing...
Expenses and staff retention: The unanticipated link
When attracting and keeping employees, expense management can be a blind spot...
Automation in accountancy: a lean practice with a human touch
This interview is from Soldo’s Digital Disruptors series, on people changing...
Power in Unity: Make Sure your Employees are Using the Free Soldo App
Soldo’s spend control platform unifies every part of the business spending...
Insights from Soldo HQ – Francesca Negro on the Circle of Product Design
What do Freud and Soldo have in common? Find out in this blog post by Product...
Prepaid expense card: the best option for managing your franchise’s expenses
Business expenses management can be hard. Here, Soldo shows you why prepaid...
What do Millennials want from an accountant?
Part of Soldo’s Digital Disruptors series, this interview from the prepaid...
Eight Great Twitter Accounts to Follow for Tips on Business Spending
Twitter is an essential business tool. Whatever you’re selling, you need a...
Keep your business in motion with Soldo’s free instant money transfers (video)
Managing your business spending isn’t just about stopping your team from...
Am I wrong to be upset that my boss expects me to pay for my expenses upfront?
If an expense policy is feeling a tad unfair, it’s a good idea to take a look...
Conundrum Close-up: Is it Fair to Ask Staff to Travel on Budget Airlines?
How do you balance employee performance (after a long, cheap flight) with...
The new Xero import trick which saves you time and stress – easy
If you do a regular Xero import, we’ve got a trick to make your life a whole...
Agile Children of the Waterfall – Insights from Soldo HQ by Daniele Marino, Head of Product
This week’s Insights from Soldo HQ comes from our Head of Product Daniele...
Corporate expenses can easily get tangled up – keep it simple instead
Credit card bills can be meaningless. If you don’t know who spent what and...
Contractors claiming expenses is a waste of time – here’s an alternative
The good thing about hiring contractors is that cash flow is made easier and...
Company card: Choosing wisely could save UK SMEs billions
Business credit cards are a huge industry. But managing the expenses they...
Free money transfers put an end to last-minute business dramas
Unexpected events during the working day can raise issues that only a quick...
Five must have gadgets for business travel
Whether you're flying business class to New York or hopping on a budget...
Taxi receipt mayhem? Business travel doesn’t have to be so stressful
Business travel expenses, including those dreaded mislaid taxi receipts, ought...
Business money transfers are just too stressful – try this instead
Anyone who’s ever had to wait for business money transfers to be completed...
Stop losing taxi receipts – a quick and easy trick anyone can try
Taxi receipts are one of the most frequently lost expense items. Read how...
Using tags to enhance your expense reports
Tags are the tidiest way of sorting your transaction data, and represent a huge...