Finance in the Clouds

Zone & Co

Welcome to Finance in the Clouds… Modern finance is broken, forcing finance and accounting teams to work like it’s 1985 – the year Excel was invented. Here we talk about the struggles finance teams face in fast growing companies and discuss how they can spend less time catching up and more time in the clouds.

  1. 05/18/2023

    Revolutionizing Invoice Scanning with OCR

    Throughout this mini series about OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology, we explored the challenges faced by businesses that process invoices in a traditional manner, the birth of OCR technology, its evolution, and its limitless possibilities. In this final installment, join us as we unravel its potential to streamline and automate invoice processing.  Our guests, Dennis van der Graaf, Product Manager, and Justyna Bielak, Product Owner, share their expertise on this cutting-edge technology and how it will shape the future of invoice scanning.  Tune in to discover the true potential of OCR invoice scanning and how your business can gain a competitive edge by leveraging this innovative technology.

    17 min

  2. 05/05/2023

    How A.I. powered document processing and OCR are changing accounts payable with Maxime Vermeir from ABBYY

    In this episode, we delve deeper into OCR invoice scanning and how it can benefit your business. We’re joined by Maxime Vermeir, Senior Director for technology marketing at ABBYY, a leading provider of intelligent document processing solutions. Maxime shares how Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, intelligent document processing, and OCR invoice scanning work together to automate your invoice processing.  He also gives insight into how these technologies work together to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and save businesses time. Whether you're a small business owner or a large enterprise, this episode is packed with valuable information you won't want to miss.

    21 min

  3. 04/21/2023

    Unlocking efficiency with OCR invoice scanning

    Curious about OCR invoice scanning and how it can revolutionize your accounts payable process?  Join us in our latest podcast episode as we delve into the intricacies of this cutting-edge technology with Justyna and Dennis from our Product Management team. From demystifying OCR invoice processing to showcasing how it harnesses the power of artificial intelligence, we'll explore why it's a game-changing solution for your AP team. Get ready for our exciting new mini-series on OCR technology and invoice scanning, starting with this episode! Don't miss out on optimizing your AP workflow with OCR invoice scanning.

    15 min

  4. 03/17/2023

    How to create the foundation for the successful adoption of an ERP

    You may have already decided to transition to an Enterprise Resourse Planning system (ERP), but the success of the adoption relies heavily on creating a strong foundation.  The question is, how can you ensure that? We discuss this in the latest episode of our Finance in the Clouds podcast. Tyler Santos, VP of Engineering, and Joseph Scavotto, Senior Director of Solution Consulting, Of Zone & Co, share invaluable insights on how to set up a solid foundation for your ERP implementation and pave the way for a fully automated future. You'll gain a deep understanding of what a strong foundation looks like, where to start building it, and how to take the first steps toward successful adoption of an ERP system at your company.

    14 min

  5. 03/03/2023

    When is the right time to transition to an ERP?

    Let’s talk about one of the most important decisions business owners face: When is the right time to transition to an ERP? In today's episode of Finance in the Clouds podcast, we are joined by Joe Scavotto, Senior Director of Solution Consulting, and Tyler Santos, VP of Engineering, both from Zone, to discuss: The factors that can help you determine whether an ERP system is the right choice for your business. How to know when the time is right to make the switch? The potential risks of transitioning too early or too late, and how to avoid them By the end of this episode, you'll better understand what to look for and how to make an informed decision.

    16 min

  6. 02/17/2023

    How technology can simplify your sales tax compliance

    In our previous two episodes, we talked about the basics of sales tax, tax law complexity, and the importance of compliance. We also heard directly from a customer about their experience in dealing with these ever-evolving changes.  In this episode, we welcome back our special guests George Padilha, Senior Strategic Alliance Manager, and Sam Blass, Sales Executive from Avalara, to talk about the tax hurdles faced by finance teams at fast-growing companies and more importantly, how technology can help them remove the stressors and limitations and assist with ensuring the business is always compliant.  George and Sam shed light on possible solutions for the sales tax compliance burden and tell you more about how Avalara's powerful cloud-based tax compliance solution can make navigating the sales tax waters a breeze.

    14 min

  7. 02/03/2023

    Risky business: why sales tax is no joke

    In our last episode, we talked with our partners from Avalara about the basics of sales tax compliance and why it's crucial for businesses. We're taking it a step further in today's episode and sharing a story from one of our ZoneBilling customers, Nichole Peterson from Chatmeter. Nichole shares her company's journey to becoming and staying compliant with ever-changing sales tax regulations. From identifying the need for process efficiencies to finding a solution that worked for them, she gives a clear picture of the struggles and triumphs along the way. Plus, we also explore the idea of a world without worrying about sales tax. Hmm, is it a dream or a reality? Let’s find out together! P.S. Be sure to catch the final episode in this 3-part series on sales tax complexity and compliance, which will air on February 17. In this episode, you'll hear about what it is like to have seamless tax compliance and how technology can simplify the entire process. It's gonna be a good one. Stay tuned!

    17 min

  8. 01/20/2023

    Complexities in sales tax

    With constant changes in tax laws staying compliant can be a difficult task. So let's talk about it! 💪 In this first episode of a three-part series, we'll kick off a deep dive into the complexities of sales tax with the help of the experts at Avalara! From the importance of compliance, law complexity, constant changes, and ways to manage it all in an easier way—we cover it all.  So tune in to learn from the best in business on navigating the ever-changing world of sales tax compliance. 🎧💡 P.S. - Set yourself a reminder to listen to the next episodes in this series to hear some real-life examples of dealing with tax compliance and how technology can help make it a breeze.

    23 min
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Welcome to Finance in the Clouds… Modern finance is broken, forcing finance and accounting teams to work like it’s 1985 – the year Excel was invented. Here we talk about the struggles finance teams face in fast growing companies and discuss how they can spend less time catching up and more time in the clouds.

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  • Creator
    Zone & Co
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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