Category: Invoicing & Payments
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How long does an ACH payment take?
What do auto-pay, direct deposit and sending your friend $20 through an app all have in common? They are all examples of ACH transfers. The reality of tapping a few buttons on a computer or mobile device and transferring money almost instantaneously is relatively new, but the infrastructure used to complete these types of transactions…
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13 Bookkeeper Software Features Your Small Business Needs
You want to take care of your business’s bookkeeping yourself. That’s great! You’re not the only one: over 64% of small business owners turn to bookkeeper software. But with so many different options out there, it can feel overwhelming to determine which accounting software is the right fit for your small business. To save time…
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What does Net 30 Mean? A payment terms guide for small businesses
If you’re a business owner waiting on payments, you’re not alone. According to a 2021 Melio survey, over 50% of entrepreneurs have gotten paid late before. With bills to pay to keep your small business afloat, chasing down payments is stressful. Encourage on-time payments by adopting Net 30 terms. This period gives clients a reasonable…
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How to ask for payment politely and professionally (with samples)
Imagine you’re a site designer, and an online learning platform hires you to create a landing page for their latest course. You email the company an invoice, and your point of contact tells you to move forward on the project. You promptly deliver the landing page, the platform publishes it…but you’re still waiting and wondering…