Cost Control

Why Do Companies Choose To Use Corporate Cards (Or Not)?

By The Center Team on January 04, 2021

Financial decisions begin before money is spent. Our research revealed the benefits for companies who choose to use corporate cards—and the reasons so...

Why It's Time for a Corporate Card Program

By The Center Team on May 21, 2020

With an increasing need for live data and full visibility into spend, there are clear advantages to setting up a corporate card program sooner vs. lat...

How To Think About Discretionary Spend Now

By The Center Team on May 04, 2020

Across-the-board discretionary spend cuts sound like a good idea, but often deliver little in the way of results. Here’s why, and what to do instead.

Staying Nimble: Corporate Controller Q&A

By The Center Team on April 22, 2020

Experienced controllers on how finance can help organizations emerge from the downturn stronger than ever, and how they leverage technology to stay ni...

The Path to "Just Right" Spend Controls

By The Center Team on December 05, 2019

The best corporate spend controls strike that just-right balance that both empowers employees and helps finance teams operate more effectively.

The Opposite of Innovation: Cost Control at Tesla

By The Center Team on May 23, 2019

As an internal memo at Tesla revealed, even the most well-funded companies have to keep an eye on the bottom line.

Take Your Company's Spend from Outdated to Optimized

By The Center Team on October 02, 2018

In our connected, digitized world, where almost everything happens in real-time, a "set-it-and-forget-it" approach to budget is out of place.

Getting a Handle on Discretionary Spend

By The Center Team on August 08, 2018

Discretionary spend most likely isn’t a line item in your budget, but it can have a surprisingly big impact on your bottom line.

In the Dark About Discretionary Spend?

By The Center Team on May 17, 2018

Discretionary spend can have a significant impact on a business’s bottom line, but our survey revealed that many leaders lack visibility.

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