PieSync from HubSpot: Have your Invoice Ninja clients data in sync with your other business applications Over 10 years ago, with the boom of cloud applications, small and medium-sized businesses gained access to top business software. Until then, those were only attainable for big companies. During this decade, SaaS companies became more sophisticated, flexible and […]
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When you boil down the sales process, no matter what the business, there are 3 steps. Step One: Find Potential Clients (aka prospects) Step Two: Nurture/Close Clients Step Three: Onboard Clients For freelancers, a lapse in any of these stages can be detrimental to your business. However, most sales content is solely based around step […]
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We’re excited to announce that we’re starting work on a major redesign of Invoice Ninja! By upgrading to the latest and greatest web technologies we’ll be able to provide more features at a faster rate. We’re a small team, accomplishing this task will requires us to slow down feature development of the current version while […]
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The life of a digital nomad – someone who is location independent – is never dull. There’s a liberating sense of freedom to be able to go anywhere you like, whenever you like, and still earn money. For people who are itching to see the world, a nomadic lifestyle combined with an online career, is […]
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You can have wonderful products or provide topnotch services but if your sales communication is ineffective, then you’re going to miss out on closing the deal. Persuasive sales communication is vital when it comes to attracting new customers or clients, and it requires a ninja way of thinking. Great communication is not just about what […]
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Cloud-based apps benefit solopreneurs and small business owners in numerous ways. Yet they also pose problems, especially when it comes to sharing data from one app to another. Many cannot be integrated together which means having to manually update the data yourself. This can be hugely time consuming if you’re running a lot of apps. […]
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A big part of successful invoicing is making sure the payment of an online invoice is easy for your client. When you make the payment process longer or more complicated than it should be, then your cash flow suffers and the relationship between you and your client also takes a hit. Maintaining a strong freelancer-client […]
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Being able to write a high-quality project proposal is an essential skill for many freelancers and solopreneurs. Yet it’s not just the words that are important. The design can also have a huge impact. While the written content is the driving force, the design is what frames that content and supports the message. That’s where […]
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Invoice Ninja recently underwent a thorough analysis from FinancesOnline, and not only did we receive a whopping high 8.9 rating but our leading open source billing platform was also distinguished with two prestigious awards. FinancesOnline creates objective reviews to aid businesses in finding the best and most efficient platform for handling their arduous daily tasks, […]
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We know that getting your work done requires many different web tools. In fact, the average business uses between 10 and 16 apps. You have your email app, CRM, note-taking tool, cloud storage tool, team communication app, along with project management tools and various to-do lists. Sometimes, it can be a struggle to get them […]
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Freelancers can use Bitcoin to send and receive money from anyone, in any country. The virtual currency is a viable payment method for solopreneurs and business owners to use. Whether it’s being paid for a service you provide or investing in tools and programs for your freelancing business, the digital cash can be used for […]
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Getting paid accurately and on time is the most important part of a freelancer’s job. Poor invoicing procedures and the resulting cash flow problems can wreak havoc with the paying of bills, work productivity, and peace of mind. Ensuring smooth and secure payment requires the best invoicing software. The faster and easier the invoicing process […]
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Can you freelance and earn affiliate income at the same time? As a freelancer it might be tempting to think advertising other peoples’ products on your freelancing website might distract from the services you offer. After all, people are leaving your site through links to off-site product pages rather than links to your on-site service […]
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Freelancing can be a highly lucrative career with the right skills, marketing, and branding. Many freelance professionals earn six figure incomes and together with the benefits of working for yourself, a freelance lifestyle is not one to complain about. However, it’s not perfect and that’s because your income is basically dependent on your time. When […]
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Social media marketing can be an effective way for freelancers and solo-entrepreneurs to attract new leads and clients. When done correctly, it’s also an affordable way to increase a brand’s reach without overly expensive marketing tactics. A skilled social media user can leapfrog bigger businesses in their niche who might be more pedestrian with their […]
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When working for yourself you want to make the best use of all the benefits technology can bring. This includes communication with prospective clients, especially during that all-important first contact. Project quote request forms are a good example of technology helping to automate and speed-up these new client interactions. These small web page forms allow […]
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You’re probably reading this blog post in a browser window pointed to the Invoice Ninja website, so in all likelihood, you already know that it’s a web app that covers the basics of getting paid for your work and wares. No need to explain that our platform includes all of the invoicing, billing and time […]
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You might or might not have chosen the freelance life for the flexibility it offers you, but you must admit – being your own boss has its perks. You can determine your own hours, wear whatever you want and take your projects in whatever direction you feel is best. On the other hand, you aren’t […]
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Freelancers come in all shapes and sizes, and from all walks of life. According to a 2015 study by Edelman, women represent 40% of the US freelance workforce. Most are young adults, but nearly one-fifth are 55 or more years of age. Freelancers are even somewhat more ethnically diverse than non-freelancers. With the rise of […]
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Millennials are hitting the workforce at full speed. According to US labor stats, they already outnumber boomers and Generation X. The impact of their arrival in the business scene has many watching apprehensively. While millennials tend to get a bum rap, the truth is that their approach is simply different from generations past. Not necessarily […]
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