Everyone likes to get paid. However, the majority of small business owners aren’t to keen on the actual invoicing process. So what does it really take to manage small business invoices? Why do so many have trouble with it? There’s no single answer as to why the invoicing process can be stressful. Whether it’s a […]
Billing clients seems simple enough. You send out an invoice and get paid right? If only that was the case. Billing your clients can be quite a strenuous interaction. You want to uphold your reputation and provide top-notch customer service, but you also need to make sure payments are coming in and on time. If […]
Very few products in the modern world are the only players in their space. This is where your competitive edge comes into play. You need to stand out from the rest. Think about your favorite products and services. There are probably five to ten companies just like them who offer the same products. So why […]
It’s great to see so many young people going out and pursuing an entrepreneurial career. Starting a business is a roller coaster of emotions. There will be constant ups and downs and it only gets more intense as your company grows. This is especially true when money comes into play. Very few businesses will survive. […]
Before the cloud became mainstream – accounting was mostly limited to hundreds of files and file cabinets. Daily bookkeeping tasks required an accountant to be in the office paying bills and invoicing various clients. Then along came cloud accounting. Many of the popular online payments solutions offer tools like online invoicing and expense management. Nowadays, […]
eChecks and ACH are so similar that the two terms are often used interchangeably. That’s because both eChecks (electronic check processing) and ACH (Automated Clearing House) move funds from one bank account to another. Despite this similarity, eCheck and ACH aren’t exactly the same thing. What is an eCheck? An eCheck is simply a form […]
The e-commerce industry is booming. With so many online shopping options available, customers are starting to ditch brick and mortar retailers. As you begin to sell more products online, you’ll begin to encounter challenges such as returns or chargebacks. A survey done by Deloitte suggests that having a solid return policy is a strong advantage […]
Here’s the bottom line, the more motivated your sales team the more deals they will close. That being said, if you want to keep your cash flow in the green you need to build and maintain a motivated sales organization. High sales rep turnovers, resentment towards other sales reps, bad attitudes towards management, and poor […]
As we are nearing the close of yet another year it’s time to start thinking about everyone’s favorite season…tax season! Okay, I take that back it’s probably your least favorite. That said, it needs to get done and it needs to be done right. If you’re a freelancer or run a small business you’ll likely […]
In the world of big data, there’s no shortage information that you can use to increase conversations. Some examples would include everything from their contact information, demographics, and general data like their interests and shopping behavior. Sales intelligence is using this type of information to keep the conversation going with your leads in order to close […]