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Service Business Cuts DSO by 30% with AR Automation

Octa platform transforms manual contract-to-cash process

30%
DSO Reduction
110+
Manual Hours Saved
$50K
Cash Flow Unlocked

Background & Challenge

Many SMEs and service businesses struggle with manual accounts-receivable processes including contract signing, invoicing, follow-ups, payment collection, and reconciliation. This creates significant operational challenges:

  • Long DSO (days-sales-outstanding) delaying cash flow
  • High manual workload managing invoices and follow-ups
  • Risk of errors in manual data entry and reconciliation
  • Limited scalability for finance teams

Companies needed a unified, efficient contract-to-cash flow without juggling multiple tools or manual interventions.

Solution: Octa AR Automation Platform

Octa provides an end-to-end accounts receivable automation platform that transforms the entire contract-to-cash workflow with intelligent automation and seamless integrations.

1

Unlimited E-Signatures & Contract Management

Digital contract signing eliminates paper-based delays. AI-powered data extraction automatically reads contract details and prepares for invoicing.

2

Automated Invoice Generation

Once contracts are signed, the system auto-generates invoices based on extracted contract data, eliminating manual invoice creation and reducing errors.

3

Smart Payment Follow-ups & Reminders

Automated payment reminders and follow-up sequences reduce manual chasing. Flexible scheduling ensures customers receive timely, professional payment requests.

4

Integrated Payment Options

Multiple payment methods including cards, bank transfers, and BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) make it easy for customers to pay. Auto-charge capability shifts payments from "push" to "pull" for predictability.

5

Real-Time Dashboard & Reconciliation

Live visibility into contracts, invoicing, payments, and cash flow. Track ARR, MRR, recovery rates, and reconciliation status. Integrates with existing accounting software.

Impact & Results

Measurable Improvements

110+ hours
Manual Hours Saved
Eliminated repetitive AR tasks
30%
DSO Reduction
Faster payment collection cycles
55%
Online Collection Shift
Customers moved to auto-charge
~$50,000
Cash Flow Unlocked
Improved working capital
Improved
Payment Predictability
Less manual chasing required
Without headcount
Scalability
Serve more customers efficiently

"With automation handling invoicing, payments, and reconciliation, we can serve more customers without adding headcount. Shifting 55% of customers from manual bank transfers to auto-charge changed our cash flow from unpredictable to reliable."

Finance Director, Professional Services Firm

Who Benefits from Octa?

Octa is designed for businesses that want to scale their AR operations efficiently:

Tech & Software Companies

Service contracts with recurring billing cycles

Agencies & Consultancies

Project-based billing with milestone payments

Professional Services

B2B services requiring systematic invoicing

Growing SMEs

Businesses scaling without expanding finance teams

Strategic Value for Your Business

Improved Cash Flow & Liquidity

Reduced DSO means faster cash collection, improving working capital management and financial flexibility.

Freed Finance Resources

Automation eliminates repetitive AR tasks, allowing finance teams to focus on advisory, analytics, and strategic work.

Scalable AR Operations

As your client base grows, collections infrastructure scales without becoming a bottleneck or requiring additional headcount.

Reduced Errors & Risk

Automated workflows eliminate manual data entry errors, missed invoices, and reconciliation delays for better financial control.

Seamless Integration

Works with existing accounting systems, avoiding heavy migration costs and operational disruption.

Implementation Considerations

  • Requires stakeholder commitment to digital contract signing, invoicing, and payment processes
  • For multi-jurisdiction clients, verify support for necessary payment rails and currencies
  • Evaluate data protection compliance for handling sensitive customer information
  • Octa provides enterprise-grade security for sensitive financial data

Ready to Transform Your AR Process?

Learn how Ratio integrates with Octa to provide complete financial management alongside automated accounts receivable.