In this digital age, new technologies are always being developed to save time and money. For many businesses, one of the most useful technologies is that of eBilling software. Like its name implies, eBilling software allows companies to invoice their customers digitally, eliminating the old, time-consuming method of faxing or snail mailing an invoice.
If you’re thinking of implementing eBilling software into your business process, consider these benefits that you’ll enjoy.
1. Saves money on sending invoices-In the past, sending an invoice to a customer meant mailing or faxing it to them. Then, you’d have to spend time following up on the invoice to make sure they received it and to determine when they’ll send over the payment. With eBilling software, you’ll save time and money as everything is handled digitally. Bill production (paper and printing) and distribution (postage) costs will be a fraction of what they once were. Most companies break even with their eBilling software in a year or less, and after that, you start seeing a true return on your investment.
2. Expedites payment-Not only is the traditional way of distributing bills costly, but it also takes up too much time. By the time you print up, send the invoice, and wait for payment to return, a couple of weeks could easily pass by. eBilling allows you to instantly invoice your customers no matter where they’re located. Customers can quickly pay their bill online, making the entire process fast and easy. As a business owner, you can certainly appreciate the reduced hassle and stress of getting paid quickly and on time.
3. Improves customer relationship management-One of the keys to keep customers coming back time and time again is to have a sound customer relationship management strategy in place. This allows you to stay in regular contact with your customers, to avoid having anyone slip through the cracks, and to improve your overall customer service. eBilling software allows you to easily manage all of your customers and their accounts on your computer. This eliminates billing errors and ensures a solid relationship is maintained.
4. Keeps billing records organized-Before eBilling was created, records of past invoices were typically stored away in a filing cabinet somewhere. If any discrepancies popped up, you had to go digging through the old paper records to sort out the billing dispute. With new digital billing software, all the records of your transactions are easily accessible from your computer. Paid and owed invoices for each customer can be examined quickly and easily, making it faster than ever before to sort out any discrepancies or disputes.
5. It’s environmentally friendly-Using eBilling software isn’t just good for your business; it’s also good for the environment. No longer will you have to use tons of paper every single year just for printing and sending invoices. It’s a simple way to reduce your environmental impact while making a change that also improves the overall efficiency of your business.
Increase your productivity and save money by using eBilling software today!
By: Shelley Veazie
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The Benefits of EBilling Software
January 12th, 2010Office partitioning specialist, Optima Products launches new environmentally friendly USB version of its Designer’s Guide
August 3rd, 2009In line with Optima Products’ corporate responsibility and environmental awareness policies, the innovative glass partitions company has come up with a new, eco-friendly way of getting vital information to its clients.
LONDON, UK- Optima Products is now using an ingenious and eco-friendly alternative to the heavy paper version of their Designer’s Guide.
The Designer’s Guide contains in-depth information on office partitioning and other architectural and construction issues spread out over 100 pages of A4. In previous years Optima Products printed in excess of 1000 copies of the Designer’s Guide for its glass partition customers and associates. To bring the production of this year’s Designer’s Guide in line with the glass partition company’s energy efficiency and waste minimisation policies, Optima Products will be providing this fantastic portfolio of information on a small and stylish USB storage device.
This new system will save thousands upon thousands of sheets of paper, not to mention large envelopes, as well as cutting down on the huge postage costs that come with sending out bulky paper packages. This, in turn, cuts down on the amount of fuel used for delivery of the Guides, reducing Optima Products’ overall carbon footprint.
Shaped to resemble a capsule pill, the new USB format Guide will help thousands of Optima Products clients by ‘taking the pain out of detailing.’ It includes:
• The full Designer’s Guide
• 3D interactive Explore-a-Product technical specifications
• Detailed CAD drawings (.dwg files) for designers and architects
• Optima’s Project Photo Galleries
• 3D animations of the Deflection head and Nebula joint solutions
• In-depth case studies of Optima’s latest projects
• Links to Optima’s highly popular Optiman game
The new USB format Designer’s Guide is the latest in a long line of ingenious ideas from the glass partitions specialist to curtail the environmental impact of Optima Products business activities.
Managing Director, Nigel Westray said, “Our products are installed in the offices of some of the most prestigious companies in the UK, companies who are totally committed to Environmental Management, and it is only right that we meet or exceed their standards of environmental best practice”.
Optima Systems’ environmentally ethical practices recently earned the company IS014001 accreditation for its Environmental Management System and the glass partition company has also drawn up plans to make further emissions reductions across all sectors.
Paper copies of the Designer’s Guide will still be available this year by request; however Optima Products aims to faze them out entirely over the coming years.
By: Harry Smith
