Guides

Expensify's guides are here to walk you through what you need to know when it comes to business management, financial operations, and much more. Gain insights, tips, and expert advice to take your company to the next level.

Expensify vs. Emburse Professional (formerly Emburse Certify)
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Expensify vs. Emburse Professional (formerly Emburse Certify)

Still manually logging receipts? Struggling with outdated expense management systems? Whether you're exploring new options or evaluating Expensify vs. Emburse Certify (now known as Emburse Professional), finding the right expense management solution can transform how your business handles finances. Both platforms promise to simplify expense management, but which one actually delivers? This comprehensive comparison breaks down what each platform offers, what real users say, and which solution might be the perfect fit for your specific business needs.

Business trip checklist: Don't forget a thing!
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Business trip checklist: Don't forget a thing!

Whether you're heading to a client meeting across town or flying internationally for a conference, this ultimate business trip packing list transforms chaotic preparations into smooth departures. Let's explore the best business trip checklist for your next business trip – from tech essentials to professional attire – so you can focus on what really matters: crushing your business objectives.

The best corporate travel management software for 2025
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The best corporate travel management software for 2025

Can you relate to this? Your sales team heads to Chicago, your marketing director flies to London, and developers travel to Austin – all while you're drowning in booking requests, travel policies, and budget concerns.  And those Monday mornings spent wrestling with crumpled receipts and expense spreadsheets? They're officially becoming a thing of the past. Modern B2B travel booking platforms now offer all-in-one solutions that transform administrative headaches into streamlined processes – while saving thousands. Let's explore the game-changing travel and expense management solutions revolutionizing how businesses handle travel in 2025.

1099 Reimbursements explained: Global contractor payments with Expensify
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1099 Reimbursements explained: Global contractor payments with Expensify

International contractors have transformed from occasional resources to essential business partners, with remote work platforms reporting a 63% increase in cross-border hiring since 2020.  While tapping into global talent pools offers tremendous advantages, it also introduces complex payment challenges that can quickly turn your exciting new partnership into an administrative headache. In this article, we’ll show you how to avoid headaches and easily reimburse your global contractors with Expensify.

The top 6 credit cards for self-employed and independent contractors
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The top 6 credit cards for self-employed and independent contractors

Your credit card isn't just plastic in your wallet – it's a crucial business partner that can streamline operations, maximize tax deductions, and even fund growth during lean periods. The right credit card creates a financial ecosystem that adapts to your unique business needs. In this article, we’ll explore how specialized credit cards for self-employed individuals can transform your financial management in 2025 and why choosing the right one matters more than you might think.

Maximize your 2025 tax savings: Small business deductions
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Maximize your 2025 tax savings: Small business deductions

Imagine discovering you've left $15,000 in tax write-offs on the table last year. That's precisely what happened to Jessica, a successful boutique owner who thought she had her tax deductions figured out. "But I kept all my receipts," she protests, gesturing to a worn shoebox stuffed with faded paper slips.  Like many small business owners, Jessica learned the hard way that tracking tax deductions requires more than just collecting receipts. It demands a systematic approach to capturing every deductible expense throughout the year, which is precisely what we’ll address in this article.

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