{"id":6172,"date":"2023-08-02T07:51:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T07:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/?p=6172"},"modified":"2025-02-11T14:09:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:09:12","slug":"alternative-invoice-processing-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/invoice-processing\/alternative-invoice-processing-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You in a Toxic Relationship?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a story as old as time. You don\u2019t feel heard. Your loyalty is tested. You feel devalued as a customer. You give more than you\u2019re getting. The price skyrockets while functionality plummets. If any of this hits a little too close to home, it\u2019s time for a change.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/invoice-processing\/alternative-invoice-processing-system\/#find_great_invoice_processing_in_zaharas_ap_software\" >Find Great Invoice Processing in Zahara&#8217;s AP Software:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/invoice-processing\/alternative-invoice-processing-system\/#1_transparent_and_fair_pricing\" >1. Transparent and Fair Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/invoice-processing\/alternative-invoice-processing-system\/#2_compatibility_and_innovation\" >2. Compatibility and Innovation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/invoice-processing\/alternative-invoice-processing-system\/#3_first-class_support_team\" >3. First-Class Support Team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/invoice-processing\/alternative-invoice-processing-system\/#4_future-proof\" >4. Future-Proof<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/invoice-processing\/alternative-invoice-processing-system\/#looks_like_youve_covered_a_lot_of_info_were_here_to_answer_any_questions_you_might_have\" >Looks like you&#8217;ve covered a lot of info. We&#8217;re here to answer any questions you might have.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/invoice-processing\/alternative-invoice-processing-system\/#the_bottom-line\" >The Bottom-Line:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/invoice-processing\/alternative-invoice-processing-system\/#looks_like_youve_covered_a_lot_of_info_were_here_to_answer_any_questions_you_might_have-2\" >Looks like you&#8217;ve covered a lot of info. We&#8217;re here to answer any questions you might have.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re unhappy with your current provider but feel it\u2019ll be too expensive or require too much effort to switch software, this is your sign from the universe to do you a favour in the future. Let\u2019s get you out of that messy situation and find an alternative invoice processing software.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"find_great_invoice_processing_in_zaharas_ap_software\"><\/span><strong>Find Great Invoice Processing in Zahara&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/the-best-accounts-payable-software\/\">AP Software<\/a>:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_transparent_and_fair_pricing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">1. Transparent and Fair Pricing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>This is an easy way to determine if you\u2019re being taken advantage of. It\u2019s necessary for businesses to put their prices up from time to time. However, a provider planning on doubling their prices and not keeping their trusted partners in the loop is a massive red flag. It\u2019s also not a good look to have to explain to your clients that the software you raved about isn\u2019t all it was cracked up to be.<\/p>\r\n<p>Instead, look for companies who are upfront with their pricing packages, offer competitive partner discounts, and will keep their clients in the loop in advance of them amending their prices.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_compatibility_and_innovation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2. Compatibility and Innovation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>It\u2019s easy to think that if you\u2019re signed with the biggest software name in the industry, you can trust that you\u2019ll get good service, but that isn\u2019t necessarily the case. You don\u2019t have to follow the crowd.<\/p>\r\n<p>Good reviews are a must, but all businesses have unique needs, and just because a provider is widely used doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s the best or the most innovative for your company. Is there a specific feature, like OCR that reads by line-item, that you\u2019d love to have in your repertoire but assume is too niche or is too advanced? Chances are, there\u2019s a provider who can handle it! If you don\u2019t search and see what\u2019s out there, you\u2019ll never know what\u2019s possible.<\/p>\r\n<p>We recommend searching for those hidden gems, like software providers that cater to your industry. If you\u2019re a bookkeeper looking for a new solution, grab a cup of tea and check out Zahara. It\u2019s a version of Zahara that is specifically designed with bookkeepers in mind.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_first-class_support_team\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">3. First-Class Support Team<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>For most invoice processing tools, part of what you\u2019re paying for is to have a Support Team on hand when things go wrong. However, we\u2019re seeing that alongside price hikes, certain providers are trading Support Teams for AI chatbots. So, as well as your provider cutting back costs and upping your charges, you\u2019re now losing that direct human touch. In times of need, we all want to speak to a real person who can empathise, understand us, and meet us in the middle. If you\u2019re a UK company, a massive green flag is having direct access to a real UK-based Support Team.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Take a look at some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/the-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our support team on the about Zahara page<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_future-proof\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">4. Future-Proof<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>You want to be with a provider who helps you grow and grows alongside you.<\/p>\r\n<p>The best way to do this is by picking software that caters to businesses of all sizes, and allows you to add more functionality when required. There\u2019s nothing more frustrating than growing your business (amazing!) and then having to switch software because they no longer fit your business model (less amazing). By choosing a flexible solution like Zahara you can start with a smaller package, and easily add extra functionality when you\u2019re ready, without having to uproot your process. We want to see you flourish, and will help you get there.<\/p>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.testbox {\r\n    border-radius: 11.725px;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(89deg, #FF5C00 0.96%, #FFB800 113.64%);\r\n    box-shadow: 2.198px 2.931px 7.548px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    padding: 11px 14px;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n}\r\n\t.ft18 {\r\n\t\tfont-size:18px!important;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400!important;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"testbox ft18 mt60 mb60\"><h2 class=\"pl10 pr20 mt10 mr20 fw300 ft18 text-center text-white\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"looks_like_youve_covered_a_lot_of_info_were_here_to_answer_any_questions_you_might_have\"><\/span>Looks like you&#8217;ve covered a lot of info. 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