Multitasking is an often frowned upon phrase among business owners and freelancers. It paints a picture of a professional trying to juggle multiple tasks at the same time but inevitably failing to achieve any of them satisfactorily. The fact is, multitasking can be a big problem. It can hamper productivity, cause confusion, and quickly lead […]
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If you’re running a business and you’re not automating your financial processes, then you’re losing money. It’s as simple as that. In the time it takes to manually input client data or transfer invoicing information from one platform to another, you’ve lost billable minutes. And these lost minutes add up over the span of a […]
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For freelance professionals, there’s nothing more important than enjoying a smooth cash flow. Conflicting data, confusing updates, and muddled communications can have a negative impact on both workflow and the resulting payment times. That’s why at Invoice Ninja we recently integrated with PieSync, a cloud-based two-way data synchronization platform. PieSync allows you to create deep […]
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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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When it comes to invoicing and record keeping, traditional software like Word and Excel do a good job. They’ve been used by millions of freelancers and small businesses ever since the 1990s and they have delivered. However, nowadays there are better alternatives when you want a faster, more secure, and highly integrated online invoicing solution. […]
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Writing and sending online invoices to clients can seem a rather daunting process if you’re a newbie freelancer. You may be used to a regular job where a dedicated financial department took care of payments and finances. Now you’re the boss of your own freelancing business, the onus is on you to look after your […]
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Time is of the essence is a frequently used term in business, and this is especially the case for freelance professionals. Freelancing usually involves juggling multiple different client projects and tasks at any one moment, with strict adherence to schedules being a vital factor in meeting deadlines and getting paid on time. It’s for this […]
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Freelancing is hard work at the best of times, especially in the early years of growing and developing your business. There’s marketing to do, client work to complete, and a whole host admin duties to carry out. Which is why it’s always sensible for busy freelancers to find delegation partners and delegate work to these […]
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Not again! Once more a freelance project proposal you created has been rejected. You spent a lot of time trying to make it perfect but for some reason the prospective client didn’t see it the same way. You’re feeling frustrated and wondering why more of your proposals than not are meeting with the same fate. […]
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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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Writing a project proposal can be a regular task for freelance professionals. In some industries and especially with larger clients, proposals are a standard process to go through before a new project. Yet they can remain a daunting proposition for many freelancers. When you don’t know how to properly write a project proposal then you’re […]
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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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Apps and online tools are now an indispensable component for every type of business, not least freelance professionals. There is an app for everything these days and many of our activities, both professional and otherwise, are connected in some way to applications and related software. For freelancers especially, apps provide a vital supportive system that […]
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When it comes to project management and productivity there are few better tools than the Kanban board. Instead of relying on to-do lists and written schedules, users are provided with a clear visual overview of their workflow. This increased visibility affords teams and solo-professionals alike more insights into ways they can better delegate, speed-up processes, […]
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Invoice Ninja is happy to announce the launch of our Kanban Board feature for tasks & projects! What is a Kanban Board? A Kanban board is a project management tool which provides a visualization of single or multiple tasks & workflows. It’s a tool based on a work philosophy originating in Japan which emphasizes focus on […]
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Running a small business is hard work. Every hour counts and it’s an ongoing process to find ways to improve your workflow and boost your productivity. If you provide services, then time matters even more, especially when you need to track project work and bill clients by the hour. Part of your business will involve […]
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Kanban boards are usually seen as a team-based project management tool. Yet the boards can also be highly effective for solo freelancers who work-from-home. They can be used to plan, organize, and complete both project and admin tasks, which can dramatically improve a freelance professional’s productivity. Kanban boards provide a visualization of a project workflow. […]
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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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Freelancing often means juggling a variety of different projects at any given time. As a freelancer you’ll frequently find yourself working for many clients and on a huge variety of diverse tasks. If you don’t manage your time and projects effectively, things can quickly fall into chaos. This can result in lost clients, more working […]
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Every minute counts when you’re a freelancer. The more time you set aside for client work, the more money you’re going to make. The trouble is, where can you find that extra time? This is where automation can help and make your life a lot easier. As a freelance professional, you’re also a business owner. […]
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