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5 benefits of asynchronous work

5 benefits of asynchronous work

More and more companies are finding that allowing employees to work flexible hours and removing the dependency on real-time conversation doesn’t necessarily result in a loss in productivity. Asynchronous work has always been the norm at Expensify, and we’d love to share some of the top benefits we’ve discovered over the years by maintaining a workplace where employees can work when they want, where they want. 

8 best cities for conferences

8 best cities for conferences

We conducted a study on the 100 most populated cities in America to discover the best eight cities for conferences in 2023 and beyond. Let’s dive in!

15 Small Business Saturday ideas to bring in revenue

15 Small Business Saturday ideas to bring in revenue

This guide offers tailored Small Business Saturday ideas that not only aim to boost your revenue on the day itself but also cultivate lasting relationships, ensuring customers return throughout the year.

New Expensify progress update

New Expensify progress update

We’ve been testing pieces of New Expensify functionality here and there – mainly at conferences this year – in order to gather feedback and make improvements. Pretty standard stuff. But what’s not even close to average is what we’re building. I’ll tell you all about it in this post.

Collaboration is at the center of fintech

Collaboration is at the center of fintech

We have spent the last few years building an entirely new platform, New Expensify, and it radically changes how expense management will be done in the future. Before we get into what makes New Expensify so much better than traditional expense management software or any new card providers, let’s chat about why collaboration is important in the accounting space.

The best 30 business travel tips for your next corporate adventure

The best 30 business travel tips for your next corporate adventure

Traveling for business can be a double-edged sword. For some, it’s an exciting opportunity to mix work with a dash of exploration. But without the proper preparation and tools, it can sometimes feel more like a test of endurance than an adventure. In this article, we’ll explore 30 business travel tips to help you transform your travel experiences — everything from planning your trip to reimbursing expenses when you’ve made it back home.

 eReceipts: Everything you need to know & more!

eReceipts: Everything you need to know & more!

E-receipts are more common than ever and offer plenty of benefits that their paper counterparts don’t. But what happens when tax season rolls around? And how can you convert a pesky paper receipt into a convenient digital receipt? 

Rebrandify: behind the scenes of Expensify’s new design system

Rebrandify: behind the scenes of Expensify’s new design system

We made this design system with the goal of creating a cohesive way to express the Expensify personality across the board, no matter the use-case or medium. From a luxurious ExpensiCon in Italy, to accounting conferences in Las Vegas, to billboards around the country, to daily social media posts, and above all else, the Expensify app – anything Expensify says or does visually should look and feel like the Expensify we know and love: bold, courageous, innovative, and easy to understand.

Month-end close: How to keep employees and admins happy

Month-end close: How to keep employees and admins happy

If you've ever experienced the tedious sprint that is the end-of-month close, then you know the frustrations of chasing down receipts and expense reports from employees in order to close the books on time. But fear not, we're going to share some tips and tricks to help you not only survive but conquer this dreaded monthly ritual. Let's dive in and discover how to keep employees happy and admins sane during the end-of-month close.

The secret experiment behind the Expensify Lounge

The secret experiment behind the Expensify Lounge

When we first launched the "Expensify Lounge" –  with plenty of seating, an amazing view, fresh cappuccinos, hand-mixed cocktails, and to top it off: a nightly sabered Champagne sunset toast, right downtown in the middle of San Francisco's financial district, all for free – people couldn't help but ask "Why are you doing this?" and "How long can this possibly last?"

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