Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Regardless of how small or large your organization, you can use Abakoos’ Invoicing Software to meet all of your accounting and bookkeeping needs. But what if you have complex needs? Multiple contacts at the same client who expect separate invoices, different times of the month, or detailed tiered credit/debit memos? Will you run out to Intuit and purchase the latest version of QuickBooks? Hopefully you’ll realize that Abakoos Invoicing Software is very comparable to other well-known brands with a lower cost of running your business. Just because the invoicing project you are working on is challenging doesn’t mean you need to burden yourself further by spending more on invoicing software just because they have a brand name!
But we don’t want you to just take our word for it. We want to prove ourselves and our service to earn your business. Starting at just $18/month for our Premier program, you’ll be allowed to create unlimited invoices per month, have unlimited customers in your database, and set-up email alerts and reminders.
You’ll also have the ability to upload your own custom logo, which means Abakoos Invoicing Software is a white-label software package that can be made to look like it belongs at your company. Abakoos also offers its clients peace of mind with its secure SSL data encryption log-in system – only you and who you specify will be able to access your invoicing data – no one else!
We’re pretty confident about our Invoicing Software, so here’s a deal just for you. Try our invoicing software for free and create up to three invoices per month. If you don’t like it, there are no strings attached, no contracts, and no hassle. But if you do like it – and we think you will – then sign up for our Premier account and begin enjoying the freedom and flexibility that Abakoos Invoicing Software provides you!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Our team at Abakoos Invoicing Software truly believe that the future of how the internet works will be entrenched in cloud computing. While we’ve been on this bandwagon for quite some time now, it’s always good to see that the rest of the world is starting to embrace a higher level of freedom and lower costs! Technology is always advancing and the movement to Cloud Computing is gaining stronger momentum everyday.
Rackspace, a premier web hosting company, is flying high into the “cloud”, and offers its clients computing services online from remote data centers. “We believe that the cloud is a game-changing paradigm shift,” Chief Executive Lanham Napier said in a recent interview with Reuters.
However, Rackspace isn’t the only organization that is starting to turn to Cloud Computing. Universities, not-for-profits, and some large-scale e-tailers are starting to turn towards an environment light on costs, IT support, and hardware. It is this same forward thinking that we have adopted here at Abakoos Invoicing, and the benefits go hand in hand with our clients.
The proof is in the pudding, or in this case, where the money is going. Gartner Research, in a recent study, predicts that revenue generated from Cloud Computing services will grow by 18% in 2009, and by the end of 2013, revenues could increase to $14 billion (with a “B”), which doubles its current total estimated revenue.
So, what does this all mean to you? It means that industry leaders are beginning to spread their wings and fly into the cloud. They’ve figured out that cloud computing is the cost-efficient future, and when you sign-up for Abakoos Invoicing Software, will be partnering with that same entrepreneurial spirit.
Monday, August 03, 2009
At Abakoos Invoicing Software, we strive to help our customers save time, money, and effort in their billing and invoicing tasks. By using our services, our clients have more time to work, develop, and perform research about the products and services that they deliver and drive their business.
Whether you operate a local “Mom & Pop” brick and mortar shop, or if you’re the CFO of a high-dollar, enterprise-level Ecommerce website, you can take advantage of invoicing software from Abakoos to make your company shine bright and stand out from the rest of the competition. Fortune 500 companies from the Big Apple to Silicon Valley are always looking for that “edge”, and so should you.
Abakoos invoicing software can help make your business look and feel as professional as any large company regardless of your size. Our software allows you to:
*Easily Create Invoices – No need to spend time, download and install software, or buy cost-inflating licenses.
*Have a peace of mind – Secure, 256-Bit SSL encrypted connections allows you to worry about other important stuff.
*Save some money – We don’t price gouge or rip you off – we want to see you succeed by offering you a low-cost price for all of our services modules.
*Enjoy flexibility – Whether you’re a carpenter, lawyer, butcher, baker or candlestick maker, we have a service plan that is right for your needs.
It’s time to stop using outdated and archaic programs, like Excel and Access, to create your invoices. Start on the path to become the next Fortune 500 Company that you always wanted to be by working with Abakoos to greatly reduce costs and overhead. In addition, give your business more time to focus on developing and growing your core products and services.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
A professional looking (and professional feeling) invoice can definitely go a long way in planting a seed of trust and comfort with your clientele. In fact, a neat, legible, one-page invoice can make the difference between receiving a payment and your invoice winding up in someone’s trash can. In addition, the professionalism displayed by your invoice can be a factor in whether or not you get another order/sale/request for service from that customer. In other words, every little detail makes an impression. Many times, the last thing your customer sees as a representation of your business is when they are paying the invoice – what impression do you want to make?
So – other than using Abakoos Invoicing Software – how can you make sure your invoices mean business and succeed in delivering payment?
1. Neat, legible, well organized format – a nice header, easy to read, and consistent font types, and black on white type is the best way to go for a proper looking invoice. Don’t make your invoice’s formatting sloppy, using mismatched fonts and colors, or crumbled up, dirty, or torn printouts. The person opening up the invoice needs to feel that some time was put into creating the invoice, not being underneath a couple of boxes of pizza from your office party.
2. Use only one piece of paper – don’t send a 20 page long printout of every item purchased, or service rendered, or some shipping order off of the factory floor – condense everything into a few line items and send it off. This saves aggravation for your customer and it also saves a couple of bucks. The easier it is for your customer to identify the bill, the products and services they are being billed for, the easier it will be for them to process payment.
3. Invoices are to be typed, not hand-written – Hand-written notes should be saved for doctor’s prescriptions, not an official document requesting payment. Hand-writing is often sloppy, messy, and sends the message that you rushed to get something on the invoice that you almost forgot about, or that you just ran out of printer ink. If you need to send a client something in hand-writing, use a Hallmark card.
4. Use a white envelope with clear mailing address front – Don’t use a small, personal envelope with an I Love Lucy stamp from the post office to remind someone that they owe you money. Use the standard #10 window envelope with your corporate logo and letterhead to handle this task.
For those of you already using Abakoos’s Invoicing Software, you don’t need to worry about whether your invoice is going to look professional or not. Our invoices are clear, easy to understand, and to the point, representing your business extremely well. For those who haven’t tried our invoicing software, we welcome you to give us a try and follow some of the simple, yet effective, steps outlined above.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
In the very large and sometimes treacherous world of accounting, there are many terms, software programs, bills and receipts to keep track of – ask any accountant or billing department, and they’ll nod their head in agreement.
So why then are we going to spend time talking about something as trivial as an invoice or a purchase order? Well, believe it or not, these two terms are quite possibly the most mistakenly interchangeable terms in the entire industry. There is a large difference between an invoice and a purchase order, and it basically comes down to this – an invoice is a document issued by a seller to a buyer, and a purchase order is a document issued by a buyer to a seller.
Normally, invoices are sent as “after the fact” documents for money that someone owes someone else in return of goods or services provided. The exchange of goods for services has already taken place, or services have already been performed, and now, money must be collected. Invoices aren’t negotiations or requests – they are requests for payment for services rendered.
On the other hand, Purchase Orders are “before the fact” documents for products, services, or quantity that the seller of a good or service will provide to a buyer. When a purchase order is sent out, no money is owed to anyone and no services have been performed. The buyer must first agree to the price and terms of the Purchase Order before anything happens. Unlike an invoice, a purchase order resembles a stage in the negotiation process.
As we mentioned earlier, these two very different types of documents – Invoices and Purchase Orders – are very often used as one in the same by many individual contractors and businesses. A lot of times, invoices are sent out as estimate requests, and purchase orders are sent out to collect money. It may not seem like a big deal – that is, until you haven’t received your payment or your products or services! Normally, invoices and purchase orders are legally binding documents, and the absence or mixed use of said documents can prevent you from collecting your hard-earned money. We can’t think of a better reason to use Abakoos Invoicing Software, for this reason as well as many others. Our software solutions ensure you send out the right document in a professional manner so you can get paid for your hard work.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
There are a lot of terms that you may have heard about or read about online that have to do with the computer industry. Many of them may leave you scratching your head. Here at Abakoos Invoicing, we try to simplify things for you so that you don’t have to worry about being bogged down with tech-speak and you have more time to focus on running your business.
However, it’s always good to add knowledge, and continuing (or starting) your education in areas of technology can be beneficial for any business owner. Let’s face it; just about every business relies on computers in some way to conduct their business. Today, let’s break down three popular terms in computer programming, that you may have come across at one time or another – SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. Do not let the acronyms deter you from learning more, they are actually quite straightforward.
SaaS – this stands for “Software as a Service”, and is usually associated with a low-cost way for business people to interact with applications over the internet, without having to install programs or obtain license codes on their own computer. SaaS has become very popular, mainly because of maintenance costs being very low, but also due to its ease of use and ease of distribution.
PaaS – PaaS is the four-letter acronym for “Platform as a Service”. It’s the grand-daddy to SaaS, because instead of being able to access a single program or single application, you are able to access and work on an entire environment. Platforms bring an entirely different level of complexity to development and applications, making PaaS very attractive for power developers.
IaaS – If PaaS was the grand-daddy to SaaS, then IaaS – “Infrastructure as a Service” – is the grand-daddy of them all! IaaS is also known as “Everything as a Service”, because servers, software, data center space and network equipment is all made accessible over the internet, without having to rent space and lease servers. These are really attractive for mid-size and even some large-sized companies, looking to save a lot of money and maintenance costs.
Just for the record, Abakoos Invoicing Software is considered as a “SaaS”, because instead of installing software on your computer, you can log-in via our secure portals and do everything that you need right over the comfort of your favorite browser (no installations or multiple licenses per user needed!)
