Web Based Invoicing
Accounts has always been my downfall and I am sure like many other freelancers out there, Iam not the only one that hates paperwork! I usually end up leaving invoices, expenses and other accounts related materials stacking up on my desk, looking for an excuse, something, anything to not have to do it. If that sounds familier then you too probably get to the the end of the month and wish you just pulled your finger out and filled everything as and when it came in to save time. Yer right…
Well now there is an answer, a web based invoicing system that simply works, it is as if the freshbooks muchkins have picked their way into my brain and literally covered every option I would every imagine I needed. The best part about this system though is that it is extremly user friendly and that of course means less time to use and more time to focus on my business.
To start off, you can create a FREE account online, no payments, no catch…but be warned…once you have taken the free account and got started, I will almost guarantee that you will be hooked. Anyway, so you can create your free account in literally 2 minutes, then login, create a client and start billing. The interface is laid out really neat, hmm I dont like that word, but it is, really neat. Everything is in place and as a developer I like things this way, of course I also like to explore, so I click the clients tab, now I can create a new client. Seems logical and as if by magic, as soon as I click save client, and I am already looking for the button to invoice, a notification appears asking if I would like to invoice the client now. Magic! thats just the beginning, log in your self to see what they offer.
Freshbooks is a fantastic way to reduce your time in setting up accounts, remembering to bill your clients monthly, invoicing and even for generating reports at the end of the month or tax period. There is so much more that this amazing web based invoicing system has to offer and by making it simple makes it easy to use and easy to start billing some money!
I agree freshbooks is a great product. But It is best suited for small businesses. If freelancers are looking for inexpensive online invoicing application then I personally suggest http://www.invoicera.com/
Cheers
At IAC-EZ, we love Freshbooks! (Which is one reason why our online accounting system integrates with them.)
I’d like to add that their customer service is exceptional! The use all of the latest social networking tools to really connect with their customers and provide service and support that are available around the clock!
I have to agree with you Jessica, their customer service is amazing. They have alsways been quick to respong to any query I have. Additionally I love the newsletter that I get to, lots of companies nowadays just use their newsletters to SPAM you with loads of junk offers, however their newsletter keeps me updated and acts as a newsletter should do.
Wow, Mark, thanks! There are so many amazing things in this post I want to address, but if I did that, my comment would be as long as your post ; )
Glad you like the newsletter. The guys who sits across me will be happy to hear it. Heh.
Oh! And, I’ll try to keep the munchkins out of your head as much as possible.
Rayanne Langdon — Marketing Coordinator, FreshBooks.com