Expensify Travel update: Seamless corporate travel booking now in your Expensify app
TL;DR - Introducing Expensify Travel: fully managed corporate travel via web, app, or chat – now available to every Expensify member!
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How Expensify’s open-source program is powering OpenAI’s next-gen AI engineering benchmarks
The rapid rise of large language models (LLMs) has opened up exciting new possibilities for AI-driven software development. But how well can these models tackle real-world engineering tasks? That question led to the creation of SWE-Lancer—a benchmark developed by OpenAI that evaluates LLMs using actual freelance software tasks from Expensify’s open-source repository. Let’s explore how Expensify contributed to the SWE-Lancer project and what this means for the future of AI in software engineering.
The small business guide to automation: Streamline your operations in 2025
Small business automation isn't just a luxury anymore. It's a crucial survival tool in today's digital economy. While enterprise companies invest millions in sophisticated systems, small businesses can now access powerful business automation software that levels the playing field. From automated expense tracking to intelligent workflow management, these tools are transforming how small businesses operate, compete, and thrive – which is exactly what we’ll address in this article.
20 Tax tips for small businesses: What every business owner needs to know
Running a business is already a juggling act – from managing operations to planning growth strategies (and yes, dealing with those inevitable coffee spills). When tax season approaches, it can feel like someone's tossing another ball into your routine. But here's the good news: with the right small business tax tips and modern tools, tax season can transform from a dreaded deadline into a strategic opportunity. Whether you're filing small business taxes for the first time or looking to optimize your tax strategy, we've compiled 20 essential tax tips for small business owners that will help you navigate tax season confidently and potentially save money along the way.
How to calculate depreciation for small business tax savings
As a small business owner, every dollar counts—especially when it comes to tax savings. One of the most overlooked opportunities for reducing taxable income is properly calculating depreciation. Many businesses miss out on valuable deductions simply because they don’t fully understand how to calculate depreciation expenses. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about depreciation, from its importance to the different methods and calculations, so you can maximize your tax savings.
The best startup business credit cards with no credit check for 2025
Many entrepreneurs don't realize that startup business credit cards with no personal credit check are not only possible but can be a strategic tool for building your business's financial foundation. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or leading a small team, understanding your options for business credit cards with no personal credit check can open doors to better cash flow management and business growth. Ready to learn what they are? Let’s dive in.
How to use Expensify for small business expense tracking
If you’re self-employed or managing a business with only a few employees, then you’re probably busy with more important work than keeping track of business expenses. Here are some tips and tricks for how to use Expensify for small business expense tracking.
How Expensify achieves extreme concurrency with NUMA balancing
If you've never heard of "NUMA", you aren't alone – it's a bit of an IYKYK topic that very few engineers encounter in their entire careers. But if you've ever worked on an extremely high core-count server, these four letters will put shivers down your spine. Here’s a deep dive into how Expensify's core hardware works – down to the chip level – with an explanation of how that enables a critical feature of our software to work. We hope you'll find it useful as you architect your own NUMA-balanced applications on your own high-density servers!
Streamline your travel expense reporting: Examples and tips
Managing business travel expenses can be a complex task for organizations of any size. A robust travel and expense management system is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and streamlining reimbursement processes. Whether you're building your first small business expense report or part of a larger organization seeking to optimize existing processes, understanding the fundamentals of travel expense reports is essential for financial success. In this blog post, we’ll dissect what a travel expense report is, how to streamline the process, and what that practice looks like in the real world.
What does per diem mean? How to create a per diem expense policy
One way companies often use to streamline travel expenses is the “per diem system,” which offers employees a predetermined daily allowance for expenses incurred while traveling. Understanding how per diem works and establishing a clear policy can help businesses control costs while providing their employees with flexibility. In this article, we’ll explore what per diem means, compare it with other expense reimbursement methods, and guide you through creating a comprehensive per diem travel expense policy tailored to your organization’s needs.
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