Translation work can be quite complex. Finding just the right turn of phrase to get the message across in another language is not easy. For busy freelance translators, doing invoicing right can also be painstaking work, as you juggle multiple projects, several clients, and lots of deadlines. While translation software will never be a substitute…
High-quality cleaning services are such a critical part of any household or office operations. And for cleaning company owners or managers, the capability to provide top-notch services is the difference between a mediocre business and a thriving one. But that’s not all it takes. Behind the scenes, there is a mountain of administrative paperwork and…
Being a landlord can be stressful. One of the things that makes it even more so is collecting rent. It’s almost as if you are running a business! However, just because you’re renting out a property doesn’t necessarily mean you have experience as a business manager – and that means the whole deal of requesting…
While professional painters are busy painting houses, they must also make sure to keep the bookkeeping side of the business running smoothly. It comes natural for a painter to get knee-deep in paint and rollers, however invoicing for painting jobs is just as important as doing the job. That’s why more professional painters are turning…
You Need to Know The COVID-19 crisis of 2020 turned the spotlight on the concept of remote working, sending thousands of companies into virtual mode. However, even before the crisis, an increasing number of companies were already making the switch to remote working. In fact, the number of people working from home has increased by…
Being your own boss has its advantages. You get to decide on your schedule, workflow, and which projects to take. But it also means you are responsible for everything. That includes setting up your own invoice. Many freelancers are very skilled in their field but are less experienced when it comes to the bookkeeping side…
If you’re a freelance writer, you know the gig. Meetings, briefs, proposals and quotes, emails, writing, edits, another round of edits, proofreading, the list goes on… But the cherry on top is the moment you can send out that freelance writing invoice and get paid for a job well done. The only problem is, creating…
In companies of every size, whether 30 or 300 employee-strong, there is a task that must be handled accurately at all times, and that’s tracking of working hours. Employee time tracking has direct repercussions on many key aspects of the business: payroll, accountability, productivity, and more. Today, the old-fashioned punch card has been replaced with…
There are many different specializations in the design field, like graphic design, interior design, and jewelry design, to name a few. No matter what specialty, designers are usually very creative, “right-brained” individuals. And for people like that, the more mundane side of running a business, like bookkeeping and invoicing, feels like a chore. The rote,…
For any freelance consultant or owner of a consulting business, the issue of invoicing is an important one, yet it can be fraught with unnecessary stress. Consultants may be working on multiple projects simultaneously, juggling all kinds of tasks and challenges. Yet at the same time, consulting projects are each unique, with different billing structures…