Take A New Look On How To Finance
06/22/2020 | Dunn Edwards |
Using estimate pads is a thing of the past! Catch up with technology and let it do the work for you. It’s even more important now to be able to get the job done from wherever you may be. There are simple, free, and effective tools on the internet that make estimating much easier. Get rid of that old file cabinet filled with paperwork, hop on your computer, and get the job done while you’re on the go.
Wave Apps is a site that has several free services. Including invoicing, accounting, receipts, processing payments, and managing payroll. The invoicing service is free and comes with the ability to create, and send professional estimates, invoices, and receipts to your customers. By becoming a member on this website, you would have the power to manage a job from its estimate to the last billed receipt. Not only that but they also provide what they call “wave advisors” that can personally assist you with bookkeeping, tax services, and coach you through any financial obstacles.
Quickbooks is an online service that serves a wide audience. From small business owners to the self-employed and even accountants, they have a service that can help keep you organized. They have different packages that are suited for your individual or companies needs and can start with a 30-day free trial. Included in those packages are creating and sending estimates, running reports, phone support, and many more. Another great thing about Quickbooks is you can take it on the go, you can do work and view reports from any device.
Apptivo is an app that provides an online estimate that can be converted into an order. It can also send friendly reminders to your customers within a certain number of days after you provide an estimate or proposal to them. Once the job is confirmed, the service allows you to select from default terms or your custom payment terms for your clients. It can also auto-generate numbers for your estimates, create PDF templates, and enable or disable customer actions. They have a starter plan that’s free or other plans that are specialized depending on your needs. Schedule a demo to see if Apptivo is a good fit for you!
There are many other resources online that could also suit your needs. Use the extra time to take a second to investigate these sites that help with estimating and so much more. Every day more and more online tools are made available, and with so many working from home, it’s the perfect opportunity to brush up on new effective business practices. Managing businesses right now can be difficult, but remember, you’re not in it alone!
