Creating quotes and proposals FASTER: 5 reasons (and 8 apps) to automate your proposal process

When a prospective client asks you for a quote, it’s a powerful opportunity to make a sale. In fact, with the right response you may be able to ‘seal the deal’ almost immediately. But if you take your time to respond, provide wildly different quotes for similar work, or otherwise send bad signals about your …

Why modern business means cloud-based business

“The cloud” is a phrase that means something very different these days, due to the increasing use of cloud computing. But what exactly is cloud computing? And is it a good option for small businesses? First, a quick definition. Without getting lost in ‘geekspeak’, cloud computing simply means both the software apps you use and …

The fastest way to file your receipts: 4 killer apps to ease bookkeeping boredom

They say only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. For a lot of people, there’s also a third certainty in life: the pain of keeping track of every receipt when it’s time to do the taxes. How many times has your bookkeeper or finance manager asked you for a receipt (that you …