Archive for “Business Tools” Category
Migrate to Invoice Ninja v5
Migrate to Invoice Ninja v5 3 steps to migrate to the new Invoice Ninja! Log in to your account, navigate to ‘Settings > Account Management‘ Select “Start Migration.” Select [all] companies, enable “Force migration”, and “Continue”. *You will receive an email when your v5 migration has completed. While your data is migrating, please review: Documentation: […]
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Value vs. Price: How to Attract Freelancing Clients by Selling Valu
“What are your rates?” This common first question from a prospective client is one freelancer dread. It signifies immediately that the prospect perceives your freelancing services as an expense rather than as an investment. They see the price first and foremost rather than the value behind what it is you do. For any freelancer looking […]
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Why Software Development Companies Should Use CI/CD
Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CD), represent a set of automation practices or perhaps even a culture or philosophy in software engineering, designed to help DevOps teams deliver high-quality code more frequently and efficiently. The CI/CD pipeline, which is what the implementation of these two principles is called, is based on process mechanics, as […]
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7 Ways to Deal with Freelance Project Delays
Project delays are a problem all freelancers face. Regardless of your industry or experience level, there will be times when even the best project plans, schedules, and intentions go awry. Usually, these occasional delays cause minor inconvenience, but they can have dangerously negative implications for both your workflow and cash flow if they happen […]
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How to Find a Good Accountant for Your Small Business
How do you go about finding a good accountant? This question is on the lips of many small business owners and freelancers when they decide to hire outside assistance for their business finances. Working with a professional can ease your money worries, reduce research and analysis time, and ensure you’re on secure financial ground going […]
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Does My Small Business Need a Professional Accountant?
When you run a small business, it’s tempting to do most things yourself. You feel you know your business better than anyone, and that includes its finances. Yet for many small business owners, including solopreneurs, hiring a professional accountant saves a lot of hassle and financial stress later down the line. Building a new […]
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10 Essential SEO Factors Entrepreneurs Need for a Successful Website
The most important tool in your entrepreneurial growth is your website. All successful websites are optimized for search – also known as search engine optimization (SEO) – and this is the bedrock of attracting the best customers. To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to market hard and sell well. Unless you can reach the […]
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Partner Highlight: Piesync from Hubspot
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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How One Single Blog Article Can Be Repurposed Over and Over Again
As an entrepreneur, you know time is tight. You have to market your business but when there are a thousand and one things to do, marketing can sometimes become a struggle. This is especially the case when it comes to content creation, such as blogging. You can hire out the content writing but often you […]
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Pricing Update Jan 1, 2020
More than invoicing! Since our launch in 2014, community members like yourself have helped us to build the best suite of apps for small businesses. As we continue to build features for our v2 launch in 2020, beginning January 1st, Pro & Enterprise Plans pricing will be modestly adjusted: Pro Plans will adjust from $8/ month […]
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How to Choose the Right Freelancers for Your Startup Company
You need the best talent for your startup, and it might just come in the form of a freelancer. Investing in human capital can enable a new business to scale quickly and meet the demands of both customers and investors. However, hiring employees is expensive and can involve a steep learning curve. This is especially […]
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Common Startup Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Building a startup business is a risky business. Statistics on startup success make pretty dire reading, right across the board. According to one study of over 1,100 tech companies, only 15% managed to raise a fourth round of funding (Series C). Approximately 67% of companies either died or had to rely on self-sustaining solutions. Reasons […]
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10 Reasons Why Investors Will Say “NO!” to Your Startup
Successful investors say “no” to the vast majority of startups who approach their offices. It’s inevitable. A venture capitalist (VC) can only work with so many companies at any one time. With potentially hundreds of pitches being received every year, it takes something truly special to catch their eye. The dream of any investor is […]
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How to Stay Mentally Strong When Building a New Business
One of the most difficult things you can do in life is to build a new business from scratch. As any startup founder will know, creating a new company from the ground up is a Herculean task. It requires long hours, huge amounts of energy, intense focus, and the ability to frequently step far outside […]
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7 Types of Marketing Content Used by Successful Freelancers
To be a successful freelancer, you also need to be a strong marketer. Like it or not, marketing and selling are essential components of building a thriving freelancing business. You can hire people to create content and carry out marketing strategies, or, you can do it yourself. If you go the DIY route, then it’s […]
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5 Ways to Choose a Freelancing Niche When Fresh Out of College
Starting up a freelancing business when fresh out of college is an exciting adventure. You’re freed from the long hours and intense focus of studies and exams. Now it’s time to shine, to earn a lot of money, to shape your destiny, and to create a thriving freelance business. Except, there’s a problem. Without a […]
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Why Developing a Business Strategy is so Important for New Freelancers
Many freelancers fail within their first year of business. In most cases, this is because they haven’t developed a freelance business strategy. Without a coherent plan of action, it’s all too easy to be distracted by shiny objects or to fall into a rut. Freelancing is such an attractive proposition. You work for yourself and […]
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How You Can Set Up a New Freelance Business in Just 24 Hours
One of the most exciting decisions you’ll ever make as a freelance professional is one you’ve already made – the decision to start a freelance business. Freelancing is an exciting career path. As you quickly research how to set up a new freelance business, your skin will be tingling as you imagine the liberating lifestyle […]
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How the Best Clients Treat Freelance Professionals
The biggest mistake a new freelancer can make is assuming they are subservient to their client. This is not the nature of a healthy freelancer-client relationship. The best clients treat freelance professionals as respected equals and this makes working together productive, enjoyable, and successful. Unfortunately, too many freelancers accept poor treatment, low pay, and a […]
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