NEWSLETTER: PAYABLES (NOV 2025)


It’s the middle of the month and you know it’s almost time to start paying the bills you’ve received from your vendors. You haven’t been surprised by any of the expenses—you’ve planned for each one and knew they were coming. Great work! Your preparation only leaves you with one question: how should you process each…
As a small business owner or financial manager, optimizing your accounts payable (AP) process is crucial for maintaining healthy cash flow and strong vendor relationships. Let’s explore key strategies to enhance your AP management, focusing on fraud prevention, optimized timing, and cost reduction. The Foundation of Effective AP Management Centralized Invoice Processing Implement a centralized…
As an entrepreneur, it’s not uncommon to face financial challenges while running your business. Cash flow fluctuations, unexpected expenses, and unforeseen circumstances can sometimes lead to running out of money temporarily. However, it’s important to understand that running out of money doesn’t necessarily mean you have a bad business. In this blog, we’ll explore this…
Most small business owners spend so much time working in their business, they do not plan for when and how to exit their business soon enough. Whether you pass your business on to a family member or sell it to an outsider, you and your business needs to be ready. If you are an owner,…
BMO Harris has joined up with Arena to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for entrepreneurs. On November 18, 2021, founders Heather Tuason of Arena Pay and Amber Payden of ThinkSMARK held a discussion that explored their motivations behind reasons for starting their businesses, how they are supporting other entrepreneurs, and provides helpful advice to…