Online Invoicing the Easy Way
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1/27/2012 9:25 AM
Did you start your business because you love paperwork? Probably not, unless you’re an accountant of course. Probably, you started your business because you love the job, product, or service you sell. As a business owner, however, you can’t disregard the paperwork that comes along with owning your own business. The financial side of a business is crucial and the proper invoicing of your clients means cash in the bank and content clients.
Invoicing help online
Using an online invoicing service is a possible option for business owners who need a quicker, more reliable way, and often-automatic means to invoice their customers. You can find a multitude of available online options to choose from that can take that cumbersome task of paperwork off your plate. Below we’ll take a look at just 3 of the solutions out there:
A free but powerful invoicing service
Sometimes the word “free” is synonymous with “not very good.” Fortunately, that is not the case with the free system, BillingBoss. Suitable for most small businesses that want to automatically invoice customers on a monthly basis and occasional once-off invoicing, BillingBoss packs a huge punch at no cost!
A power tool
Next let’s examine AcceptPay.
Developed and run by American Express, AcceptPay is a very powerful service that connects with QuickBooks, allows online payments, and has a wider variety of invoicing options. At the reasonably low monthly price of $30, this is a great option for those companies that desire a more robust service.
Invoicing for the tech-savvy
If you need more control over your online invoicing, you might consider downloading BambooInvoice. This is another free service. What sets it apart, though, is that small business owners host it on their own servers, not in the cloud. Since it is an open source program, tech-savvy entrepreneurs can customize it to fit their business's specific needs.
These are just a few of the available options online. Most services are free or incredibly cost-effective. If you wish to take the reigns on your invoicing process, think about employing an online solution.