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How to book travel and manage spend for your next sales kickoff.

To introduce Brex travel, two of our leaders shed light on the process of booking and expensing our first in-person sales kickoff using our own tools.

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May 2023

AI, automation, and the future of accounting

Will AI replace my accountants? Probably not, says this CFO, but look for accounting roles to become more specialized as AI and automation go into hyperdrive.

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May 2023

A CFO’s checklist for going international

Getting people paid, managing expenses, taxes & accounting — there’s a lot to consider before expanding operations in a new country.

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May 2023

5 disciplines to maintain for success in any economic environment

Good discipline holds up in every economic climate. Here’s what to prioritize today for long-term success.

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May 2023

Most corporate travel solutions only solve half the problem

Many T&E providers that began as travel tools are still trying to catch up on the expense side.

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April 2023

How CFOs are thinking about software purchases today

As they do more to control spend, CFOs should be asking these questions before approving a new SaaS tool.

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April 2023

Cost discipline, expense management & understanding spend allocation

Management teams will be increasingly evaluated for their efforts in maintaining cost discipline, writes this SaaS analyst. So how will you be remembered?

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April 2023

How CFOs think about travel spend

This tech CFO shares why business travel spend is such a headache and how to think about policies and budgets so you get more visibility and control.

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March 2023

Driving efficiency through ownership

Anonymous finance exec OnlyCFO explores the lack of financial ownership among high-growth companies — and identifies four solutions.

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March 2023

A CFO’s SVB post mortem

Here’s what one tech CFO is prioritizing after the collapse of SVB. Are you on the same page?

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March 2023

How to book travel and manage spend for your next sales kickoff.

To introduce Brex travel, two of our leaders shed light on the process of booking and expensing our first in-person sales kickoff using our own tools.

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January 2023

Balancing act: Can you save and spend concurrently?

Learn how financial leaders at three high-growth companies are practicing financial discipline and adapting to a changed economic environment.

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January 2023

How SeatGeek fuels growth while keeping costs in check

Hear from SeatGeek on how they’re building a scalable, sustainable financial stack for their growing global business.

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January 2023

A world where value can be created from everywhere

Our co-founder and co-CEO Henrique Dubugras sat down with veteran reporter Rosanna Lockwood to discuss globalization and economic opportunity.

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January 2023

Can spend management be a strategic advantage instead of a chore?

Spend management is broken. Traditional approaches haven’t kept up. We evaluate the landscape today — and how to fix it.

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January 2023

Building a culture of financial discipline and empowering smarter spend

Anine Bing, Avenue One, and Fireblocks are building a culture of financial discipline and empowering smarter spend. So can you.

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December 2022

How Menlo Security plans to drive growth in a down market

Menlo Security CFO David Eckstein shares tips and best practices for planning in an uncertain macro.

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November 2022

Beating economic headwinds — is your growth strategy ready?

Three CFOs share which financial strategies they are using to set their companies up for growth in any market.

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November 2022

How CFOs can promote a culture of financial discipline

Here's what leading CFOs on the frontlines shared with us about how they empower teams to spend smarter and sustain momentum in a downturn.

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September 2022

New rules for winning in an economic downturn

CFOs can play a crucial role in sustaining growth during economic downturns. Here are six timely tips from leaders who are doing just that.

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September 2022

Why high-growth companies are switching spend management platforms

We asked CFOs and finance executives what they look for in a modern spend solution — and here’s what they said.

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February 2022

How Brex helps founders work smarter, from anywhere.

Brex understands what founders need and has innovated on traditional financial systems to help you manage your finances more easily, from anywhere — so you can focus on building, not banking.

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