Wednesday 19 June 2013

Prevalent Misconceptions Regarding Online Invoicing


Technology has conquered almost every field of business. Right from storing the data, to Customer Relation Management, backup and recovery to accounting processes like preparing invoices, estimating profit and loss statement, online softwares are available for all the business management practices. Despite of the fact that modern technology is nurturing in a fast pace, there are some set of people who still feel reluctant to shift to online invoicing process. People think that preparing bill manually is much more preferable than using automated machines. Though going paperless has become motto of most of the industries, people are still dicey about using the electronic method to generate bills. 
There are some myths about using online invoicing software. Let’s focus on the most common myths about this billing system:

Paper invoicing is cheaper than online:
This is one of the most common and expansively believed myths. People often tend to assume that online invoicing is expensive but do you think that papers come for free?  The cost of papers, printing stationary, postage and stamp all does require cash (except if you own a stationary shop). In fact as compared to these expenses, online software is pocket-friendly and of course environment-friendly too. It is one time investment option; you don’t need to spend again and again. Therefore going online is a cost-effective solution.

It is not easy to understand:
Often people presuppose that if you had to use computer application then you should be well-versed with the computer standards but certainly that is not necessary. Even a person who is not technically sound can easily operates invoicing software. Online bills are actually cheaper and effortless than manual billing.

Online software is less secured:
Anybody who is working on online system can scream on top of their voice and say ‘This is a Myth’. Nothing is more secure and safer than computerized billing system as online software allows storing the data on cloud which can be retrieved anytime and maintains a backup. The software is tested on regular intervals therefore your data is secured unlike manual bills where there are chances of misplacing. Only the person who accesses the account can view the invoicing details therefore it maintains privacy.

Clients are not contented with online process:
It is just an excuse to run away from the realty that you are not ready to adapt the change. Blaming on others is a common human habit.  In fact no client would like to deal with a business that is behind than others. Using modern business techniques creates impression on the clients and helps to main healthy business relationship with them.

 Shifting to technology is time-consuming:
 To get better results, you need to put some efforts. Success doesn’t come easily therefore you need to invest some time to switch from conventional method to modern technology. Some extra time will be consumed only at the initial stage but in long run you will surely appreciate the change made. The time which was consumed while shifting will all be compromised later. Online invoicing is time-saving business solution.
So come out of all the misconceptions and get accustomed with the modern means of billing process and take your business to the next level of success.

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