Comments on: Web Worker 101: Creating Your First Invoice http://gigaom.com/collaboration/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/ Fri, 25 May 2012 10:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: invotrak blog » Blog Archive » How to get paid on time http://gigaom.com/collaboration/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63235 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:35:15 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/17/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63235 [...] first step is to cover the invoicing basics. The invoices you issue should always contain as much information as possible about the work you [...]

]]> By: Web Worker Daily » Archive Web Worker 101: Cashflow Management « http://gigaom.com/collaboration/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63234 Fri, 02 May 2008 18:00:47 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/17/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63234 [...] might also want to offer a small discount (2%) for payment when the invoice is received. Be sure to create invoices that will help you get paid promptly, and don’t be afraid to send invoice [...]

]]> By: Cosmina Stefanache http://gigaom.com/collaboration/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63233 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:08:59 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/17/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63233 Hi Mike,

Fanurio http://www.fanuriotimetracking.com helps with the less appealing aspects of freelancing like invoicing and keeping track of time. It’s a useful application with a user-friendly interface.

]]> By: Chris http://gigaom.com/collaboration/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63232 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:39:21 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/17/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63232 If you are a one person shop I’d like to recommend Time59.

http://www.time59.com

It handles time and expense tracking, invoicing, payments and is only $19.95 per YEAR for unlimited use.

]]> By: neil http://gigaom.com/collaboration/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63231 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:52:21 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/17/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63231 As mentioned SideJobTrack is closed to new signups – I’ve also been unable to get support on an issue keeping me from logging in.

]]> By: Web Worker Daily » Blog Archive Open Thread: Handling Invoice Reminders « http://gigaom.com/collaboration/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63230 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:00:39 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/17/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63230 [...] Thread: Handling Invoice Reminders As an independent contractor, it’s not enough to invoice for the work you’re doing. You also have to make sure that your invoices get paid. In the best of all possible worlds, all of [...]

]]> By: My Get Things Done List » Blog Archive » Back to School, Back to Work [Productivity @ Home] http://gigaom.com/collaboration/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63229 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:01:11 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/17/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63229 [...] Creating Your First Invoice [...]

]]> By: Fresh Sunir http://gigaom.com/collaboration/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63228 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:12:57 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/17/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63228 Sunir from FreshBooks here,

Mike, this was really one of the best descriptions of how to create an invoice I’ve read so far. Patrick, thank you for the shout out. And hey, AJ!

I don’t want to disparage SideJobTrack, which is actually quite nice. However, R. Marie Cox has closed the service to new users as she has a wonderful new job at FaceBook that I am incredibly jealous of. http://www.artypapers.com/ap.log/thread.php?339

Also, I think

But many web workers get by just fine with using a word processor or spreadsheet to bang out their own handcrafted invoices.

does not stand up to the statistics. We do surveys now and then at FreshBooks, and we consistently find that each and every one of our customers makes more money by using FreshBooks than they spend.

http://www.freshbooks.com/blog/2006/12/14/survey-results/

If you’re just starting out, it may seem like overkill to use an invoicing service, but you will not regret it. Form good habits early. Tracking time accurately and sending invoices on time does not only make you look good to your sceptical client. We found that because our customers never forgot an hour they worked and they sent invoices the minute a project was completed, they on average collected 7% more revenue and got paid 8 days faster.

So, not only will your client love you so much to refer you to new clients, but you will also earn more revenue per client. That is exactly the kind of thing you need when starting up and starving.

]]> By: Patrick Allmond http://gigaom.com/collaboration/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63227 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:02:28 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/17/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63227 Thanks for the article. Don’t forget to look at the Freshbooks option in addition to the ones mentioned here (I have no affiliation). All of these are great options mentioned. But they are not ones I can use and you will find this out someday when you really start growing. They are just too simple, and as neat as they are they do imply a lot of double data entry outside of your accounting software. Yes – I am a QB addict. I need to manage things like subcontractors, and their line item vs what I bill for then, etc. These web solutions are great – but in the end you will always end up in an accounting program eventually.

]]> By: AJ http://gigaom.com/collaboration/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63226 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:43:26 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/17/web-worker-101-creating-your-first-invoice/#comment-63226 On our site, we have an Invoice anatomy page which visually shows a lot of the points mentioned in the article above.

http://www.billings2.com/anatomy/

We don’t show the tax ID in that pictures, but it is just a click in the options to show it.

This is a Mac only solution. You can get going in 5 minutes (we have a movie to prove it) and if you don’t like the included templates, you can create your own or have us do it for you for a small fee. These templates can be made to preserve your brand identity.

Sorry for the shameless plug. I couldn’t resist.

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