Invoicing and taking payment from customers:
We focus on software that is easy to use that provides invoicing, billing and customer management and does not require advanced accounting skills.. We rate billing and invoice software according to the following criteria:
Invoicing Features
Basic small business invoicing software includes the ability to create invoices easily with auto-fill elements a We also look at time billing elements, which are important for those who bill for their services by time.
Basic small business invoicing software includes the ability to create invoices easily with auto-fill elements a We also look at time billing elements, which are important for those who bill for their services by time.
Billing & Payment Features
This is basically the invoice follow-up section, which includes the ability to track overdue invoices as well as the ability to accept a variety of payment methods, including partial payments, credits and down payments.
Customer Relationship Management
Good customer relations begin with good customer management. This module of the billing and invoicing software saves client information such as contact information, shipping/billing addresses, contact persons, email addresses and billing histories.
Additional Features
Additional features are nice bonuses should they be desired. We look at what extra features the software offers to help business owners figure out which application would be best. For example, some products offer inventory tools or process credit cards for an additional fee. If a product includes accounting software it makes for an easy path from simple billing and invoice functions. Billing and invoicing is, of course, a much simpler function than full blown accounting. A bill or an invoice shows the product and price due to the seller by the buyer. Accounting involves recording and analyzing the financial transactions.
Ease of Use
We look for programs that do not require advanced accounting skills. The best invoicing and billing software is so easy to use that nearly anyone can create a professional-looking invoice within minutes.
Help & Support
We look at whether the companies provide free email and telephone support as well as whether they offer paid support should you want advanced assistance.
This is basically the invoice follow-up section, which includes the ability to track overdue invoices as well as the ability to accept a variety of payment methods, including partial payments, credits and down payments.
Customer Relationship Management
Good customer relations begin with good customer management. This module of the billing and invoicing software saves client information such as contact information, shipping/billing addresses, contact persons, email addresses and billing histories.
Additional Features
Additional features are nice bonuses should they be desired. We look at what extra features the software offers to help business owners figure out which application would be best. For example, some products offer inventory tools or process credit cards for an additional fee. If a product includes accounting software it makes for an easy path from simple billing and invoice functions. Billing and invoicing is, of course, a much simpler function than full blown accounting. A bill or an invoice shows the product and price due to the seller by the buyer. Accounting involves recording and analyzing the financial transactions.
Ease of Use
We look for programs that do not require advanced accounting skills. The best invoicing and billing software is so easy to use that nearly anyone can create a professional-looking invoice within minutes.
Help & Support
We look at whether the companies provide free email and telephone support as well as whether they offer paid support should you want advanced assistance.
