acc30

Hi everyone... I'm in search for a new billing app or online billing, can I please get some recommendations of what you use? I just want something simple.

thanks

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Loafer

I used to use MacFreelancer and I wasn't at all happy with it... had a few strange quicks and it was hard looking up things by invoice No.

I moved over to Freshbooks at the beginning of last year and have been incredibly happy with the service. They have great customer service and are proudly Canadian, so I was happy to keep my dollares in the country

FreshBooks - Online Invoicing, Time Tracking & Billing Software

Let me know if you want to sign up with them as I think I get a discount if I recommend someone

keebler27

billings from marketcircle is apparently good. They have an iphone app to interact with the desktop version. looks slick.

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johnnyspade

I've used Billings for years, no complaints. I liked it because it's locally installed and a one time purchase, as opposed to a monthly fee.

If you're looking for a monthly service, have a look at Ronin as well.

crawford

You have to consider your personal workflow. Are you always on the road? Managing multiple computers / devices? Working away from your computer?

I'm maybe a little old fashioned and like a dedicated desktop application, so I use Billings. But if you're not in front of your main computer when you're working, you might want to consider a web-based invoicing app. There are lots of them out there.

As an aside, the iPhone Billings app is interesting, but definitely not slick. It requires manual intervention to sync the data. But the desktop app is pretty good (but could be a whole lot better). And they're a local GTA firm, if that matters to you.

a7mc

Because I do small scale hosting for some of my clients, I had set up WHMCS (WHMCS - The Complete Client Management, Billing & Support Solution) for automated hosting billing. Then I started using it for other design work and stuck with it. It is flexible enough to allow me to use it as a CRM and create invoices for clients. Because it's online, it also allows my clients to log in and modify their details, make online payments, view invoices, etc. It automatically sends reminder emails when they are late, automatically charges late fees (if I so choose) and has great stats and reports (for tax purposes). I can even create invoices in advance, add my time as I go, then on a specified date it invoices them automatically for all the work to date.

Not for the faint of heart as it requires you to have a fully self managed web server (or at least a VPS) but I'm glad I got it working.

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mguertin

I'll add in for Billings. If you don't have to worry about payroll it's great.

acc30

Thanks to all...

looks like it's freshbooks or billings...
I do like Billings for the one time payment and iphone integration, but I don't mind freshbooks free option either, on a bit of a budget at the moment.

I just might try both and see what works better.

again thanks

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kyoru

I don't use either but I have a supplier who bills me with Freshbooks and I really like the interface.

groovetube

I've used billings for some time, but rebranding a new company, I decided to give freshbooks a go, I like the idea of online payments etc. I'll post again what I think.