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title: Turbine | Overview
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[Overview](https://www.turbinehq.com/turbine-overview) [Purchase orders](https://www.turbinehq.com/purchase-orders) [Time off requests](https://www.turbinehq.com/time-off-requests) [Expenses](https://www.turbinehq.com/expenses) [Employee database](https://www.turbinehq.com/employee-database)
[Integrations](https://www.turbinehq.com/integrations)
[Pricing](https://www.turbinehq.com/pricing)
[Blog](https://www.turbinehq.com/blog)
[Support](https://support.turbinehq.com/)
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Turbine overview
# We *love* the paperwork you hate
## Admin. Anywhere. Anytime.
Turbine works brilliantly in a browser, on your iPhone, Android phone, Windows phone and on tablets, including the iPad. It’s a great way to make your daily to-dos easier to tick off.
## Cutting paperwork one form at a time
The idea is simple. Instead of paper forms for purchasing, expenses and time off, Turbine lets you take care of everything online.
- Web-based, no software to install
- Easy to use, no training required
- Information at your fingertips
- Flexible approval rules
## Get control of spending
Turbine puts you back in charge of purchasing and employee expenses. Manage company spending online:
- Raise purchase orders
- Submit expense claims
- Apply company approval rules
- Set budgets for cost centres
- Create a master list of approved vendors
## See exactly who's off and why
Get complete control over employee absence, including holidays and sick leave.
- Online self-service
- Reviews and approve requests
- Apply company policies
- Export to Outlook, Google or iCal
## Explore more about Turbine
[Purchase orders](https://www.turbinehq.com/purchase-orders)
[Time off requests](https://www.turbinehq.com/time-off-requests)
[Expenses](https://www.turbinehq.com/expenses)
[Employee database](https://www.turbinehq.com/employee-database)
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Useful links
- [Blog](https://www.turbinehq.com/blog)
- [Support](https://support.turbinehq.com/)
- [Integrations](https://www.turbinehq.com/integrations)
- [Contact](https://www.turbinehq.com/contact)
Latest posts
- [Holiday Pay Records: What the New Law Means (And How to Get Compliant Fast)](https://www.turbinehq.com/blog/holiday-pay-records-what-the-new-law-means-and-how-to-get-compliant-fast)
- [11 essential HR blogs](https://www.turbinehq.com/blog/hr-blogs)
- [The best 18 companies who will (probably) hire remote workers in 2020](https://www.turbinehq.com/blog/18-companies-hiring-remote-workers-in-2020)
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