Comments on: A simple way to eliminate many payment hassles

By: INLRnSk7oY

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By: netkid

netkid — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:17:00 +0000

Since I’m under 18, I cant use paypal really. I send out invoices and recieve a check. In the signed contract, the client and I agree to a certain downpayment (depending), and it also states by when the payments should be recieved.

By: shaxs

shaxs — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 02:19:43 +0000

For this exact reason, I built my own Online invoicing system. It sends invoices via email and allows for a high amount of customization: http://www.Onlineinvoices.net/demo login: admin/admin. More info on the product at http://www.PocketPcInvoice.com (theres a mobile pocket pc application as well, optional)

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Sun, 22 Jan 2006 14:20:41 +0000

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By: csi95

csi95 — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:18:24 +0000

I do this right through QuickBooks. I can setup automatic payments (for hosting bills, for example), and the clients credit card gets billed at the first of every month. I can they download the payment records into QuickBooks, and automatically match them up with the invoices - that were also automatically generated each month.

This process makes life much, much smoother.

PS: I don’t do any work for a new client without getting a credit card number first, and billing them for 1/2 of the total.

By: jright

jright — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 22:49:09 +0000

You guys should all check out modernbill.com. It aimed at a web host biulling solution with tons of modules built into it (cpanel, enom, many gateways, etc) but we also use it so generate single invoices. You can store cutomer information in a secure db and bill them whenever you need to. It also allows them to log in and view all their past invoices. This is really nice around this time of year when you have clients calling and asking if you have last years invoices for tax time!

By: Raphael

Raphael — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:51:39 +0000

Blinksale (http://www.blinksale.com) is designed just for that purpose, namely sending invoices via E-mail with payment requests via PayPal.

By: Jacknife

Jacknife — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 07:26:59 +0000

I have a similar setup using Client Exec. It is essentially a web app to bill for hosting but can also bill for one off work and other services. I can raise invoices with it and the clients can pay online with a variety of payment gateways ( I use Paypal). Clients can also submit support tickets, download files if needed and review invoice history. If you are really into hosting then it will plug into a few control panels e. gPleask and can automate the whole sign up process from your own site.

By: hdsol

hdsol — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 02:48:54 +0000

I use a merchant account for this and I am able to set up automatic payments for my clients. Even though the fees are a little higher with a merchant account it lends a feeling of security to my clients. We are also in the process of setting up an intergrated billing and invoice system online for the clients throught the use of api’s. this will free my time up as all of my billing will be automated.

By: charmedlover

charmedlover — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 01:56:50 +0000

I use PayPal for a lot of payments, at it is so easy to quickly get payments. Plus as I work mainly under sub-contract my clients are tech-savvy and have PayPal accounts already. I get the money in like a minute and put it right into my bank account.

I still do have some clients send me checks via the mail. I do a few bank transfers as well.

The only issue I have with PayPal is that you cannot receive payments from Romania, as the entire country is ban. :(