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 “edgeâ€, 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.
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!)
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
When considering what to do and what to use to send out your invoices, it’s important to evaluate the pros and cons between the two most used types of delivery methods – regular mail (also known as snail mail) and email. These invoicing options are used by almost every business on the planet by either mailing out their invoices in standard mail (or FedEx or UPS), or, they email their invoices out.
Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each:
Standard Mail Invoices – Pros: Unlike Emails, it’s much tougher for Standard Mail to be eaten up by a Spam or Junk folder. The recipient doesn’t need to add your email address to their “trusted user†list, and a standard invoice looks (and feels) official. You can take it one step further by requiring a signature upon delivery to ensure that someone in the organization received the invoice.
Standard Mail Invoices – Cons: Mail costs money, and as USPS Stamps continue to rise in price, sending letters continues to be more and more expensive. To send a Standard Mail Invoice, you need to print out the invoice, put in an envelope, stamp / write / type the address label(s), and then put a stamp on it – all of which cost money. Also, an invoice sent by mail will take 3-5 business days to arrive. The bottom line is it costs more to send the invoice and takes longer for your invoice to arrive – which delays the time in which you get paid!
Email Invoices – Pros: Email Invoices cut down on printing and postage costs. In fact, they almost eliminate these costs entirely. With email, you can send an invoice instantly, which is received instantly by your recipient. Emails can’t get lost in the trash, eaten by the recipient’s dog, or dropped in the wrong mail box by the postman. You can set your outgoing email to “request a read receipt†to ensure the person assigned to receive the invoice actually opens the email and acknowledges “receipt†of the invoice.
Email Invoices – Cons: Email, still to this day, faces 2 challenges that go well beyond email invoices. Email can be mistaken as spam or junk mail and deleted by the recipient’s email program before they even get to look at it. Second, Email faces a credibility problem. An invoice via email can be dismissed as “nonsense†by its recipient much easier than a standard mail invoice with an official company letterhead.
Which one should you choose? Well, in this economy (and in this technological era), you would be wise to choose the option with the least possible cost and the most time efficient delivery method. You might also want to consider the level of technical experience and overall preference of your clients who ultimately pay the invoices. One possible solution is to use a hybrid method based on your customers choice for invoicing delivery – send a regular mail invoice for those customers who “must have†a printed invoice sent by mail. But send an email version as well, just as a back up to the printed version. In this way you accommodate your customer’s preference and at the same time get them used to receiving email versions of the invoice.
Monday, June 01, 2009
One of things that separate our Abakoos Invoicing Software from other invoicing programs is the vast array of people and businesses that are able to use it. Whether you are billing $10 or $100,000 - from landscaping services to top-notch business consultancy services, you’ll be able to take advantage of Abakoos’ great software for invoicing. Professional looking invoices are a way to brand your business as a “top of the line†organization no matter your company’s size. With Abakoos Invoicing Software you can create these professional invoices with ease and at a very low cost.
Small Business Owners – Abakoos Invoicing has no software to install on your computer, and costs pennies on the dollar. This is great for keeping your overhead at a bare minimum, and never having to worry about installation, configuration, getting IT involved, or licenses for separate computers.
Large Business – Abakoos Invoicing is great for large businesses that span multiple office locations, across multiple networks, and in separate countries! No need to worry about communication breakdowns or mishandling accounts – in fact, Abakoos Invoicing Software can improve your speed and overall process, as multiple users can collaborate on the same invoicing project.
Any Type of Business – Whether you’re a plumber, writer, actor, lawyer, doctor, carpenter, or owner of a local pub, Abakoos Software will fit your invoicing needs. You don’t have to belong to a certain field, industry, or have a master’s degree in Accounting – business people, office managers, and entrepreneurs from all walks of life will find Abakoos Invoicing Software an easy, powerful tool in their business arsenal!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Abakoos Invoicing Software is comprised of a group of young computer software programming professionals, who are extremely talented and dedicated to their work. Abakoos Invoicing is software derived from that dedication, talent, and passion for creating easy to use programs for businesses of all sizes. By leveraging the best of today’s technology, Abakoos invoicing software allows any business no matter how big or small to effectively manage and produce high quality professional invoices.
Abakoos Invoicing is online software that you do not have to download or install on your computer – you can simply log-in from anywhere in the world and create items, clients, and invoices in absolutely no time at all. Our fast software – even on slower internet connections – will save you loads of time so that you can go about your business, without having to worry about managing files and installing programs on your computer. Your data is stored in our secure servers with daily backups, encrypted connection and 256 bit SSL security.
Our software is great for entrepreneurs in a variety of fields. Whether you’re a carpenter, a designer, an engineer, a lawyer, or an accountant, Abakoos will serve your invoicing needs promptly and accurately. Abakoos features simultaneous log-ins, multiple language compatibility, white-label or co-branded opportunities and an environment that is easy to use and completely secure.
No licenses, no software…no hassle. Contact us today and we can help you with a free trial of our powerful and easy to use invoicing software. All you need is an internet connection and a web browser to create your first invoice in minutes.
