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Eurostar Turns 20: Innovation Makes Business Travel Easy

Written on June 20, 2013 at 12:00 am, by

Twenty years ago today, the first test train travelled from Paris to London through the Channel Tunnel, revolutionising business travel in Europe. The best innovations make our lives easier and the Eurostar is a perfect example of this – millions of business travellers can now whizz between London and Paris. However, twenty years on, is technology innovation making business travel as easy as it should…   Continue Reading »

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Claiming for, or Paying Expenses: Two Perspectives

Written on June 18, 2013 at 12:00 am, by

Those who claim expenses (claimants) often feel differently about them compared with those who process expenses behind the scenes (claims processors). Quocirca conducted research with 400 individuals in the UK who aren’t using an automated online system, to find out their perspectives on expenses. The research revealed some surprising results– read on to find out more… Concur estimates that in 2012 UK organisations paid out…   Continue Reading »

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5 Ways Business Travel Can Grow Your Business

Written on June 13, 2013 at 12:00 am, by

An article in the London Evening Standard recently caught my attention ‘Email obsession harms recovery of the economy and our health’. The story talks about how employees are addicted to and hiding behind their email and voice mail, versus engaging with people in person. According to the article, this is harming the ‘recovery of the economy and our health’. As a supporter of business travel,…   Continue Reading »

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9 Helpful Features for a Travel and Expense System

Written on June 11, 2013 at 12:00 am, by

When it comes to improving processes, automation is a good way to save time and money, especially when it comes to employee expenses. Here are nine features that a good travel and expense (T&E) system should include. You might find it helpful to use these as a guideline when you’re doing research, to make sure the system you choose will help you achieve your goals…   Continue Reading »

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3 Helpful VAT Tips for Senior Accounting Officers

Written on June 6, 2013 at 12:00 am, by

Do you wonder what keeps your Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) awake at night? Your first guess would probably be the financial outcome of the company – are the accounts adding up and is the company turning a profit. However, there is likely to be a less obvious worry concerning your SAO – has the company got the systems and processes in place, to be able…   Continue Reading »

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London: Business Travel on a Budget

Written on June 4, 2013 at 12:00 am, by

London is one of the most visited cities in the world for business travel, and the cost of ground transportation, to make your way around the city can take-up a large percentage of your company’s travel expenses budget. So, what are the best ways to get around London that will make life easier for you, and is friendly to your company’s travel expenses budget? Option…   Continue Reading »

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Managing Employee Expenses: the Prepaid Card Alternative

Written on May 30, 2013 at 12:00 am, by

How can smaller companies make business travellers’ lives easier, and keep their wallets fuller, whilst still tracking and managing employee expenses accurately? There is a left-field approach that is taking small to medium-sized businesses by storm: the prepaid card. Why is this important to small businesses? Simon England of FairFX explains… Small businesses aim to be competitive and economical in everything they do. An area…   Continue Reading »

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