If you own a small business, you’ll be very familiar with the process of sending out invoices. Naturally, you’ll want to get paid on time and maintain good relationships with your customers but achieving this with inaccurate and unprofessional invoices is a tricky task. So, how do you ensure that your invoices are as accurate […]
Invoicing
5 Invoicing Best Practices for Small Business
Dealing with the financial and sales records of a business can turn out to be one of your least favorite tasks. But as a small business that’s still in the process of growing, it’s one of the most important. You can’t just set aside having a well-made business invoice system as this would mean delays […]
How Online Invoicing Reduces Stress in Uncertain Times
Businesses are struggling during these challenging times. Difficult circumstances especially impact smaller companies and freelancers. Managing a business and keeping the cash flow isn’t easy even in the best of times. Staying on top of your finances is pertinent to prevent going under. In fact, poor cash flow is the reason why 82 % of […]
5 Secrets to Better Cash Flow
Fretting over finances and being a business owner go hand in hand. You are probably always asking yourself: what’s our bottom line or how much is our overhead? But the real question you should be concerned about is: how healthy is our cash flow? The founder of Dell, Michael Dell, once said, “We were always […]
5 Ways to Create a Professional Invoice Template
It is important for small business owners to have a developed invoice system and know how to make an invoice. An invoice is just a form that represents who you are as a business. An invoice is your image, your brand—your customers and clients will view it countless times. Creating an invoice is pretty easy […]
How to Handle Outstanding Invoices
If you own a business, it’s likely you’ve encountered a customer or client who’s late in making a payment for goods or services you provided. Late payments can sometimes drag on for months or even years. Clearly, you don’t make money if you don’t get paid. So, it’s important that you follow up. But what’s […]
5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Company’s Finances for the Holidays
With the holidays right around the corner, initial visions of sugar plums dancing in your head have likely made way for long shopping lists and travel plans, and I bet your wallet’s already feeling it. Trees, decorations, presents, food, parties—it can all add up. But what about your small business’s finances? In the midst of […]
How to Deal with Late-Paying Clients
No matter what industry your business is in, you’re bound to come across a client who’s thrilled with your work, but never pays an invoice on time. Not only does a late payment put strain on your business, it creates friction between you and your customers. You want your customers to have a pleasant experience and don’t […]
10 Types of Paperwork You’ll Need to Create for Your Business
Nobody likes to think about the paperwork and documentation necessary to run a business, but your company won’t get far without these practical necessities. Thankfully, for most types of paperwork, this is a one-time process; once you have a core template in place, it will only take a few minor modifications to make it work […]
5 Steps to Better Invoicing and a Smart Payment Process
To make payroll, you need money in the bank… Which makes effective invoicing is a must. Let me ask you this: Do your customers pay you in a timely fashion? If not, cash flow can become critical, making it impossible to grow your business. That’s why, for your business to succeed, you need a sound […]
