Building a Stronger Foundation: Upflow's Approach to Operating Principles
Discover how Upflow defined and embedded its operating principles to build a stronger foundation, align teams, and drive daily decisions. A step-by-step journey!
Discover how Upflow defined and embedded its operating principles to build a stronger foundation, align teams, and drive daily decisions. A step-by-step journey!
Louis Bidou
Dec 17, 2024
Past due invoices piling up? Learn 6 actionable steps to avoid late payments and download free templates to simplify your collections process.
Côme Chevallier
Dec 16, 2024
Out of the 2 DSO formulas. The countback method is more accurate, but it is more time-consuming than the simple formula. Try our free DSO calculator now!
Alex Louisy
Dec 13, 2024
Discover our tips and email templates to handle overdue or past due invoices. Learn effective strategies for sending personalized reminders and follow-ups.
Quentin Gaudinat
Dec 13, 2024
Discover strategies for writing effective past-due notices and explore our customizable late payment notice templates to streamline your collections process.
Côme Chevallier
Dec 12, 2024
Learn about the meaning of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Find out how to calculate, interpret, and enhance your DSO for better financial management.
Alex Louisy
Dec 12, 2024
Discover how integrated payments enhance customer experience, streamline processes, reduce errors and drive efficiency and growth for your business.
Joe Sweeney
Nov 15, 2024
Discover the meaning and importance of dunning letters in collections, templates to write effective dunning letters and strategies to prevent overdue payments
Quentin Gaudinat
Nov 12, 2024
There are 2 debtor days formulas: The most accurate is the countback method, but it is more time-consuming than the simple one. Keep reading to find out more
Aashima Lamba
Nov 12, 2024
The formula for calculating the Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio, why it matters for cash flow, and actionable tips to improve your collections process.
Alex Louisy
Nov 5, 2024
Beyond Automation: Introducing Financial Relationship Management, a groundbreaking new approach to accounts receivable. Similar to CRM for sales, marketing and success, FRM focuses on building strong customer relationships through a personalized payment experience, WHILE getting your invoices paid more efficiently.
Joe Sweeney
Oct 23, 2024
Discover effective collection letter templates and strategies to accelerate payment collection, and learn how to prevent late payments from the start.
Côme Chevallier
Oct 23, 2024
Learn how to calculate net credit sales with formulas and examples. Understand its impact on the balance sheet, AR turnover and other financial statements.
Quentin Gaudinat
Oct 23, 2024
Learn what Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) checks are, their financial impact, steps to take when you receive one, and how to avoid them in the future.
Joe Sweeney
Oct 16, 2024
YayPay automates AR, but is it enough for 2024? Discover why Upflow's advanced FRM tools are essential for efficient growth and lasting customer relationships.
Joe Sweeney
Oct 8, 2024
Learn about the meaning of days sales in accounts receivable (AR). Find out how to calculate, interpret, and improve it for better financial management.
Quentin Gaudinat
Oct 8, 2024
Discover how poor payment processes can drive customer attrition in B2B businesses and learn strategies to reduce churn with better financial management.
Joe Sweeney
Oct 1, 2024
Learn what an accounts receivable (AR) aging report is, the method for aging account receivables, and the key benefits it provides for cash flow management.
Côme Chevallier
Sep 27, 2024
We recently hosted a one-of-a-kind event atop a picturesque Manhattan rooftop. With the skyline as a backdrop, we brought together a panel of experts from diverse fields to delve into the intricacies of B2B payments.
Joe Sweeney
Sep 23, 2024
Uncover the meaning of outstanding invoices, discover effective collection strategies, and get expert tips on crafting payment reminders to get paid on time
Alex Louisy
Sep 13, 2024
Discover the top 5 SaaS billing software for 2024. Learn how to choose the best platform for seamless recurring and subscription billing.
Quentin Gaudinat
Sep 10, 2024
Discover the meaning of cash runway in business, the formula to calculate your cash runway and cash burn, & 3 strategies to extend your startup runway.
Côme Chevallier
Sep 5, 2024
Learn how SaaS businesses manage revenue recognition with ASC 606, including the 5-step model, key challenges, and real-world subscription revenue examples.
Quentin Gaudinat
Aug 30, 2024
Uncover key methods and formulas on how to calculate bad debt expense and gain actionable insights for accurate recording, tracking, and improvement.
Côme Chevallier
Aug 20, 2024
Financial reporting doesn't have to be a headache. Learn how to simplify your reports, increase stakeholder transparency, and build trust using our guide.
Quentin Gaudinat
Aug 8, 2024
A collection agency won’t solve your bad debt problems. Let’s make paying you EASY! Upflow is G2’s highest rated Credit & Collections Software.
Alex Louisy
Aug 7, 2024
Late payment is a significant problem for many businesses. Faced with this problem, many organizations turn first to a receivables management service or collection agency. In this article, we outline why that's a bad idea and give an overview of 13 better ways to chase overdue invoices.
Joe Sweeney
Aug 2, 2024
Discover the benefits of SaaS subscription management and learn how to overcome challenges faced by subscription based softwares
Côme Chevallier
Jul 19, 2024
Learn how automated accounts receivable simplifies collections, reduces errors, & improves cash flow. Discover key benefits and how to automate AR with Upflow.
Alex Louisy
Jul 15, 2024
Explore our comprehensive report to discover industry-specific B2B payment and finance trends and gain insights to improve your cash flow.
Alex Louisy
Jul 12, 2024
Optimize your accounts receivable management and collection process to get paid on time.
Alex Louisy
Jun 20, 2024
In business, a healthy cash flow is the oxygen that keeps things running. This article dives into 13 key statistics you need to understand about accounts receivable (AR) and cash collection to optimize your business's financial health.
Quentin Gaudinat
Jun 18, 2024
Follow these tips to get better at managing collections and save your business time and money.
Alex Louisy
Jun 15, 2024
We're happy to announce that Upflow has once again achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. This rigorous attestation, now renewed following our initial achievement of the standard last year, validates our unwavering commitment to enterprise-level security for our customers' data.
Alex Louisy
Jun 11, 2024
Upflow recently joined forces with Stripe to host an insightful event (both online and in our Paris offices), diving into the future of B2B payments and their impact on the customer experience. With a panel of industry experts, including Jean-Thomas Cock (Head of Finance Operations at parcelLab), Xavier Augris (VP Finance at Botify), Ben Thirlwall (Head of Platforms, EMEA at Stripe), and Alex Louisy (CEO at Upflow), the event aimed to shine a light on the complexities of B2B payment processes and explore how the act of paying can be used as a customer experience lever for B2B companies in 2024.
Côme Chevallier
Apr 30, 2024
Online payment systems have become a staple in B2B payment strategies. There are many solutions on the market and it’s not easy to know how to choose the right one. Find out which one you should choose for your business needs.
Côme Chevallier
Apr 26, 2024
We’re excited to announce $5 million in new funding to bring Payments by Upflow to market. This Series A extension will help us bring the best of consumer e-commerce to B2B payments. Designed specifically for B2B businesses, Payments by Upflow is the next step in our vision towards transforming how B2B companies get paid - helping them make the most of the money they’ve won and continue growing their businesses without poor cashflow holding them back.
Alex Louisy
Apr 23, 2024
Your accounts receivable (AR) software should be a central hub, seamlessly connected to your billing and accounting systems. But without proper integration, it can become an isolated island, hindering your ability to optimize cash flow. Let's dive into why integrations are crucial, explore the two main options available and discuss which is best.
Alex Louisy
Apr 18, 2024
Upflow is revolutionizing B2B payments with Payments by Upflow, an integrated platform offering a seamless & B2C-like payment experience. Increase efficiency, improve customer experience, & join the future of B2B payments. Join the waitlist!
Alex Louisy
Mar 20, 2024
Staying ahead of potential cybersecurity threats not only requires cutting-edge technology but also skilled and vigilant people. Recognizing the importance of continuous training for developers, Upflow recently co-hosted a Capture the Flag (CTF) security event with SecAtScale.
Nicolas Perraud
Feb 1, 2024
In 2023, Upflow's 12,000 users saw faster payments, improved cash flow, better revenue predictability, and new opportunities by recovering owed cash reserves.
Côme Chevallier
Jan 10, 2024
How to turn your financial operations into a growth catalyst? In this article, we answer this question with the help of expert finance leaders. Gain practical lessons and learn how modernizing your financial tool stack and processes can unlock strategic finance.
Kelly Percillier
Oct 13, 2023
In this article, discover what the Chief of Staff role is all about.
Louis Bidou
Jun 28, 2023
We’re happy to share that we’ve recently validated our effort by obtaining our SOC 2 Type 2 compliance report.
Nicolas Perraud
Jun 21, 2023
The trend in B2B payments is going towards more digital solutions with specific needs: there is also invoicing, accounting, and compliance to take into account. What payment solution should you choose for your business? What are your options in the B2B market in 2022?
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Jun 5, 2023
A/R tracking is essential at a time of economic uncertainty. Doing it effectively leads to better cash flow management, which is a priority whether you’re a small business or a corporation.
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Jun 5, 2023
Effective A/R management can play a crucial role in your company's cash flow. Discover the 5 key metrics to track to improve your collection
Alex Louisy
Jun 5, 2023
Together, the integrated solution will help small and growing businesses achieve cash collection excellence.
Alex Louisy
May 9, 2023
In this article, we take a deep dive into how we perform cash collection at Upflow. We provide actionable insights and recommendations on how to set up a best-in-class Account Receivables process to achieve cash collection excellence.
Claire Somer
Apr 18, 2023
Learn how to implement the OKR methodology for your early-stage company and navigate the first 12-15 months of adoption. We share our personal insights using this framework and provide templates to help you get started.
Louis Bidou
Mar 29, 2023
With Custom Fields you can streamline your collection and assignation process by importing your custom information and add additional information to your Upflow platform.
Kelly Percillier
Mar 23, 2023
Credit card fees can have a significant impact on your profit. With Convenience fees, directly pass on credit card fees to your customers.
Kelly Percillier
Mar 23, 2023
Late payments can have a significant impact on your cash runway. With Autopay, directly save your customer's payment methods for more efficient cash collection. Never again chase late payments.
Arnaud Delaunay
Mar 23, 2023
Listen to our co-founder & CEO, Alex Louisy, discuss what it's like to start a company in France, get into YC, and pivot to tackle the US market.
Louis Bidou
Mar 14, 2023
Listen to our co-founder & CEO, Alex Louisy, discuss how we are building Upflow and helping B2B companies control their destiny.
Kelly Percillier
Mar 14, 2023
Finance leaders, pay attention to these tips and you'll be well on your way to becoming an industry leader ahead of the curve. Written by Alex Louisy, CEO and co-founder of Upflow, a pioneering cash collection software technology. His visionary advice will help you find success.
Alex Louisy
Feb 21, 2023
How to track past due invoices with an Excel spreadsheet
Alex Louisy
Feb 21, 2023
Listen to our co-founder & CEO, Alex Louisy discuss entrepreneurship and payments on Julian Torres's podcast called “Behind Company Lines”.
Kelly Percillier
Nov 9, 2022
Listen to our co-founder & CEO, Alex Louisy, discuss how we are building Upflow and helping B2B companies control their destiny on the podcast “Inside a CEO’s Mind”.
Kelly Percillier
Nov 2, 2022
Just like a heartbeat monitor, your cash flow dashboard allows you to track the important metrics for your business. Which metrics should you track? What does a good financial dashboard look like?
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Oct 13, 2022
Payments are crucial for B2B businesses but can get overwhelming. If you don’t have the right processes and tools set up, it can get out of hand. That’s where payment collection software comes in! How does payment collection software work? What are the reasons all B2B businesses should implement payment collection software?
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Oct 5, 2022
Automating parts of your collection process will help you get paid faster and ensure the continuous growth of your business. That’s more time for you and your AR team to dedicate to higher-value tasks like establishing your long-term growth strategy. In this article, discover why you need AR automation software and how to choose the right one.
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Oct 5, 2022
Implementing AR automation software is a great move for your B2B business. However, if you want to make the best of it, there are a few rules and steps you need to follow. What are the best practices of AR automation? What are the big no-nos when setting up AR automation? Follow the guide!
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Oct 5, 2022
A growing business equates to more customers which also means tracking more invoices. If you don't have the right tools you can easily get overwhelmed and potentially encounter cash flow issues. Discover the benefits of using accounts receivables automation solutions to streamline your cash collection process.
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Oct 5, 2022
When there's too many invoices outstanding, cash collection can be hard. Learn from the best on how to structure an efficient cash collection process to save time and improve your working capital.
Alex Louisy
Oct 5, 2022
Listen to our co-founder & CEO, Alex Louisy talk about the driving factors shaping compensation today at the CFO Connect Summit 2022.
Kelly Percillier
Sep 29, 2022
In this changing economic context where securing funding is more complex than it used to be, getting paid by customers is more crucial than ever. This month we’ve released new features to make cash collection easier and quicker. Take a look!
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Sep 22, 2022
Your payment methods will impact your business’s long-term growth and scalability. So, what B2B payment methods exist, and which one should you choose for your business?
Kelly Percillier
Sep 22, 2022
Your payment choices will impact your organization, recruitment, and processes. Complexity reaches another level when you’re a B2B SaaS. Choosing the right payment stack is paramount: if you’re not careful, you might lose clients without even noticing it. So, what software do you actually need? How should you choose the right solutions?
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Sep 14, 2022
Accepting a job offer is a very important decision. And yet, the process of coming to this decision is quite short, only meeting with a couple of people in a short time frame. Our CEO and co-founder gives you tips and advice to make the best decision.
Alex Louisy
Aug 29, 2022
Are you ambitious and looking for a challenge? You might be in the right spot at Upflow. Antoine, our HR director, gives you the steps and tricks to land the first interview.
Antoine Dumas-Martin
Aug 29, 2022
Understand what is your DSO and learn how to calculate it
Alex Louisy
Aug 19, 2022
Too many late-paying customers? Start collecting past due invoices today with this proven method.
Côme Chevallier
Aug 5, 2022
AR management can be a time-consuming task. Accounts receivables automation can help streamline your collection process and increase your cash flow. Discover the advantages of AR automation, how it works, and the different levels of automation solutions your fiance team can benefit from.
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Jul 27, 2022
Having a fancy AR dashboard is great! But what does it help with exactly? And why is it so important to track AR metrics?
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Jul 26, 2022
Your AR tells you how well your business is doing, and helps you manage your cash better - now and in the future. But choosing the right method to analyze your accounts receivables isn't easy. Excel seems like an obvious idea, but is it the best way? What about accounting software? Is there a better alternative?
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Jul 13, 2022
While it is tempting to glance at your accounts receivable total and call it a day, there is so much more to your A/R! To make the best analysis, you need to make sure that the data you use is accurate. With proper tools, you can get more in-depth analysis to foster your long-term growth.
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Jun 21, 2022
If you want to know what’s really going on in your business, you have to look at your data. Same goes for your A/R collection: if you want to know how well you perform, you have to look at specific KPIs. But how and where to track them?
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Jun 2, 2022
Your DSO is a crucial financial ratio to track. Reducing your DSO should be a priority in any business. By doing so, you’ll reduce your risks of running into cash flow problems. Find out why automation is the best way to improve it!
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
May 18, 2022
Choosing accounting software is a business decision. Here’s how to get involved and make an informed choice.
Lucile Borgne
May 16, 2022
Tracking Accounts Receivable metrics is essential and allows you to monitor your cash flow better. One of the essential KPI is your Days Sales Outstanding. Read on to learn more about your DSO!
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
May 11, 2022
The longer an invoice remains unpaid, the more likely it is to never be paid. That's why it's critical to send out top-notch past due invoice emails
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Apr 13, 2022
Discover effective collection email templates and strategies to get paid faster. Learn what makes a great email and checkout our top templates for success.
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Apr 7, 2022
Chasing late invoices definitely isn't the best part of the job... But it is an important part of it since late payments have a lasting impact on your business
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Apr 1, 2022
By seeing what works and what doesn’t in your B2B SaaS business, financial metrics improve your decision-making for the future - and your cash management too.
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Mar 16, 2022
Deferred revenue is a vital financial topic for most SaaS - even if it might not be the most exciting one. How can it contribute to your growth?
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Mar 10, 2022
Knowledge is power. Any company, but especially a fast-growing one, needs accurate cash flow forecasts. Here's why!
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Mar 3, 2022
Each subscription solution offers a unique set of features, the question is: which one is the right one for your business?
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Feb 24, 2022
Which SaaS accounting software is the right one for us? That’s a question every CFO/CEO of a B2B SaaS company has been faced with.
Clémentine d'Arjuzon
Feb 16, 2022
For a B2B SaaS, having access to relevant financial insights can often make or break the business.
Lucile Borgne
Feb 10, 2022
Need a new payment processing software for your B2B SaaS? There are various criteria to keep in mind:
Lucile Borgne
Feb 1, 2022
A comprehensive guide to implementing a subscription revenue model in your B2B SaaS business.
Lucile Borgne
Jan 20, 2022
A guide to help you learn about the different pricing models for B2B SaaS companies.
Lucile Borgne
Dec 16, 2021
Discover the ideal finance stack for your B2B SaaS Scale-Up.
Lucile Borgne
Dec 2, 2021
Explore 5 key steps you should follow to lower your DSO
Lucile Borgne
Nov 25, 2021
9 benefits of implementing Accounts Receivable Software for the finance department.
Lucile Borgne
Oct 28, 2021
In this guide we explain why automation is crucial for accounting and how to implement it.
Lucile Borgne
Oct 7, 2021
Cash collection matters! Especially as a fast-growing or VC-backed company. Start tracking your A/R now
Lucile Borgne
Sep 29, 2021
If you want to empower your team and build a scaling business, then you must guarantee to keep up with these 3 accounting technology features.
Lucile Borgne
Sep 23, 2021
What is RPA, and why is it good for finance and accounting? This article answers your questions and offers practical examples to help you get started with RPA.
Lucile Borgne
Sep 9, 2021
Choosing the right financial and accounting system is crucial. Discover why NetSuite Accounting might be your perfect choice with its future-proof technology.
Lucile Borgne
Aug 26, 2021
CFOs and business leaders often switch from QuickBooks to NetSuite. Discover 5 signs it's time for your business to make the switch.
Lucile Borgne
Aug 12, 2021
Here’s the one question to ask yourself to choose between Xero versus QuickBooks.
Lucile Borgne
Jul 29, 2021
Ready to move on from Excel spreadsheets? Here’s how to choose between two popular accounting solutions for your business: NetSuite vs. QuickBooks.
Lucile Borgne
Jul 22, 2021
Don’t overlook your finance stack — the right tools are paramount to support your growth.
Charlie Phillips
Jun 21, 2021
We raised a $15m Series A to revolutionize how B2B companies get paid.
Alex Louisy
Jun 15, 2021
Here’s why you need to share cash collection metrics with investors.
Lucile Borgne
Jun 8, 2021
Leverage the most useful accounts receivable dashboard template to collect late customer payments.
Alex Louisy
Jul 31, 2020
Improve your cash collection by integrating Upflow to your Quickbooks account.
Alex Louisy
Dec 15, 2019