๐ ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A rewarding, difficult, exciting, tiresome, life-giving, marathon-running, _______________ (fill in your own word ๐ ) journey.
But if you're getting to do your passion every day for your job, it's soooo worth it!
Keep putting one foot in front of the other, showing up each day, and you're going to change the world!
You've got this!
Cake and coffee is always a must while working!
Happy Tuesday from your Invoice Home team ๐
The beauty of starting a small business is that anyone can do it.
In the United States alone, there are 30.7 million small businesses, making up 99.9% of the businesses in the country! ๐ฎ
But with such a large number of small businesses, itโs hard to make yours stand out.
โก๏ธ The best way to stand out is by positioning yourself and your business as a more professional and well-established venture.
How do you do that? Here are five tips weโve put together for you: https://invoicehome.com/blog/make-your-small-business-more-professional
All you need is WiFi and a dream .... okay, and maybe Invoice Home to make invoicing quick and simple ๐
Check out all of our invoice/quote/receipt/estimate/purchase order/and many more templates found on our website invoicehome.com or on our Android & iOS apps!
Happy invoicing!
If you're looking for a sign to start, this is it! ๐
There will always be something to keep you from starting that business or learning that new skill or whatever your dream may be, start anyway!
See what magic unfolds! ๐
Spreading some Portland, Oregon love today! ๐
Another one of our favorites cities for the digital nomad is definitely Portland!
So many quality cafes to work in or just to take a coffee (or tea) break. This city is bursting with inspiration and it's a must-see if you're livin' that digital nomadic lifestyle.
Be sure to check out one of our favorite spots @teachaite
Have you been to Portland?? If so, what's your favorite cafe to set up shop for the day?
P.S. have you seen our flag templates? Find some more options by visiting our template gallery: https://invoicehome.com/templates/invoice
Happy invoicing!
Meet our newest team member, Roosevelt! ๐ถ
Roosevelt is still quite new in this world but is already hard at work with lots of puppy snuggles and stealing of hearts.
Office pups are just the best! ๐
๐ CONGRATS! You got a new client! Now what?!
Find out more details on what steps you can take next to ensure smooth sailing between you and them by following this link:
https://invoicehome.com/blog/taking-on-a-new-client
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When you do get to travel next, where in the world would you like to go next? ๐บ๏ธ
For us, Slovenia is the top of the list! Have you been?!
Let us know the destination of your next dream trip below so we can update our travel list too ๐
(๐ท Lake Bled, Slovenia by one of our Invoice Home team members) ๐
๐ As we venture further into the work-from-home era, networking is becoming more difficult.
There are fewer opportunities to shake hands and connect with other people out in the โreal worldโ. But that doesnโt mean that networking is suddenly less important. If anything, the lack of face-to-face interactions has made connecting with others even more essential.
With fewer chances to make impressions, itโs vital to have the impressions that you do make stand out.
โจ Luckily, the world of online networking has continued to evolve. There are many platforms to connect with others, both personally and professionally. But itโs hard to know which methods will actually be effective, and which will leave you lost in the shuffle.
Thatโs why weโve compiled a list of some of the best methods for networking from home! Read more on our blog: https://invoicehome.com/blog/how-to-network-without-leaving-your-home
Happy networking! ๐
It might be time to update your Invoice Home app since there's a cool new feature that we're really excited about! ๐ฅ ๐
You've requested it, and now you can draw your own signature directly in our app!
All you need to do is to create a new invoice, click "Select Signature" then "Add Your Signature" and finally "Draw Now" (Yes, it's that easy!)
Have fun playing around with the pen size so you can get the signature jussst right ๐ Happy invoicing!!
Where is your focus today in your business (or in life in general?)
If you're focusing on progress, learning, resting, growing, or positivity, then your energy is going towards those things.
If you're focused on self-doubt, "failures", all the "I can't...", or negativity, then that's where all your energy is going to hang out.
Which do you choose? ๐
โI love how easy Invoice Home is at tracking payments and exporting the invoice or payment receipt and also choosing templates.โ
Everyone, meet the star of our #InvoiceHomeSpotlight, Nuha Almadani! ๐
An Invoice Home user for over 2 years, Nuha started Ardent Voiceover 7 years ago through her passion for acting. In that time, Nuha's satisfied clients include worldwide brands such as McDonalds, Ikea, Rolls-Royce, and many more. Nuha prides herself in learning and understanding the details of her clientsโ brand story, and provides these brands with the voice they deserve.
We love having inspiring people like Nuha as part of the Invoice Home family ๐ Be sure to visit her website at ardentvo.com and check out her many talents including voiceovers, acting, dubbing and singing! ๐ฃ๏ธ
If you would like to be featured on our next #InvoiceHomeSpotlight, send us a message on any of our social media channels. ๐ญ
๐ก Did you know that almost 50% of freelancers receive consistent late payments on invoices?
Talking about money can feel uncomfortable at times. Itโs never easy pushing customers to pay you. Regardless, itโs important you get the money youโre owed. ๐ฐ
Weโve outlined 6 steps to help you get through that โawkward money talkโ and get paid by your customers. ๐ธ
Click the link in the bio to read our blog.
Check out what people are saying about Invoice Home ๐
We always love getting reviews from our users! ๐
Head to our website or app to create an invoice now. What are you waiting for? โ
Check out this yearโs small business trends! ๐คฉ
What do you think? Is your business adapting to these trends? Can you think of any other trends this year that we missed? ๐
Freelancing is a versatile career that allows you to be in control of your own work. ๐ก Bonus: typically, you can also work from anywhere you want ๐โ
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Interested in becoming a freelancer? Luckily, weโve created some tips to get you started โ๏ธโ
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Check out our blog and learn 4 simple steps to jumpstart your freelancing career ๐โ
Have you started your business plan for the new year? It's important to map out your business ideas for the upcoming year ๐
โญ For example:
-Summarize your goals, ideas and ambitions
-Research your target audience (customers within your industry)
-Who are your competitors? Their strengths? Weaknesses?
-What are the trends? How will you stand out/market yourself?
-What will your operating expenses and costs be vs your profit?
We want to know - what are some of your business goals this year? ๐