Freshbooks - Virtual Assistant Forums

Shaheda · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009

Has anyone used this for time tracking and invoicing?

catfive · #2 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009

I have been playing with it as I am just starting out but to be honest I think you have to have quickbooks. I just can't afford that for a couple of months so Freshbooks is working for right now....

RebeccaT · #3 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009

I use freshbooks for time and invoicing and I love it. I have been using it for 6 months and I think it is great. My clients like it too, as they can log in and check time and they can pay their bill from there. I think it is great!

ShelleyH · #4 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009

Originally Posted by catfive

I have been playing with it as I am just starting out but to be honest I think you have to have quickbooks. I just can't afford that for a couple of months so Freshbooks is working for right now....

Did you know you can get quickbooks simple start for free?
http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product...g-software.jsp

A_Virtual_Jewel · #5 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009

Originally Posted by ShelleyH

Did you know you can get quickbooks simple start for free?
http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product...g-software.jsp

This version limits you to 20 vendors. Having said that, you'll quickly outgrow the free package and no doubt, have to reenter data into your next application.

If you're eventually going to embrace Quick Books, then it becomes a question of how long will the interim be?

If I were you, I would contact Quick Books to see if there is an automatic transfer of data once you've installed the full program and if they offer some incentive to upgrade.

ShelleyH · #6 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009

See, I have such a small business that I didnt even realize there was a vendor limit. In fact, I dont think I even have a vendor listed yet...

Write Associate · #7 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009

I've also been using Freshbooks for about 6 months and love it. Very easy to track time and then generate invoices from the time worked, or create invoices from scratch. I definitely recommend this program!

StephanieP · #8 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009

I don't have a whole lot of bookkeeping right now but I've been using if for the past couple of months and I love it too. I hope I grow big enough to where I either have to upgrade to a paid account or switch to Quickbooks but for right now it's perfect for me.

CMColeman · #9 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009

I love Freshbooks, and have just (this past week) upgraded to the paid version because of client load (does the

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I love Freshbooks because:

I could not find an integrated time tracker with a start/stop that I liked as much as Freshbooks, which was a huge draw for me.

Clients can log in whenever and see tracked time on projects that you have set visible.

Also, FreshBooks integrates with BaseCamp, which I use for project and client management, so it works very well for my needs.

Shaheda · #10 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009

Thanks for your feedback about Freshbooks. From what I've seen so far, it appears to be a great program, however, I wanted to hear firsthand from someone thats used it so far.

catfive · #11 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009

I also like it but am going to try to switch over to Quickbooks as soon as possible. I just want the increased functionality and reports I will get in Quickbooks......

Let Me Do It! · #12 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009

The Freshbooks thing sounds great, and I checked it out & it looks great, too. I guess only time will tell once I am up & running & using it whether I'll love it or not. Thanks for the tips!

DeirdreS · #13 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009

I also use Freshbooks. I was using the free version and just like Crystal I had to upgrade to the paid version. It's wonderful. I love the fact that I can track my time and not have to re-enter the time into another program and then manage the invoicing. I'm NOT a bookkeeper so this is fabulous for me. I feel like I'm paying Freshbooks to be my bookkeeper and it is well worth the cost for me.

Deirdre

Let Me Do It! · #14 (**permalink**) 09-03-2009

Thanks for the feedback Deirdre. I've done basic accounting functions before, but they are NOT my favorite things to do either! I love your description that you feel like you're paying Freshbooks to be your bookkeeper ~ there's a feeling of control!

Modern Marketing Support · #15 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009

I love Freshbooks. I use it and my team uses it. I use the desktop widget called TimerSync.

The invoicing feature is awesome. The team tracking is absolutely the best thing since sliced bread. The ability to add monthly expenses is sublime.

I don't know how I lived without it before.