{"id":92074,"date":"2023-12-14T08:23:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T16:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook-blog.site.strattic.io\/?p=92074"},"modified":"2023-12-19T12:19:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T20:19:37","slug":"invoicing-software-for-consultants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/invoicing-software-for-consultants","title":{"rendered":"What is the best invoicing software for consultants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Sending invoices is one of the key administrative duties consultants need to master. Learn how to choose from the best invoicing software for consultants to simplify this process and get paid more quickly.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/consultant-invoicing-1-1024x793.jpg\" alt=\"Consultant speaking with a client \" class=\"wp-image-92078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/consultant-invoicing-1-1024x793.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/consultant-invoicing-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/consultant-invoicing-1-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/consultant-invoicing-1-1536x1189.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/consultant-invoicing-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a consultant, you make your livelihood by leveraging your expertise to help individuals or businesses. Your days are packed with research, meetings, and appointments. Your evenings are spent catching up on client communications, managing your social media strategy, and marketing yourself to new clients. The last thing you have time to do is chase down payments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lack of free time may be one reason that 74% of 1099 contractors report&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.independenteconomy.org\/our-blog\/getting-paid-in-the-independent-economy\">getting paid late<\/a> throughout their careers. Simplifying the billing process with the best invoicing software helps both you and your clients. You save time and energy with invoicing billing software that does most of the administrative work for you, while your clients enjoy updated payment options, billing reminders, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to know about the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/invoicing-software-for-consultants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"best invoicing software for consultants\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">best invoicing software for consultants<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#billing\">You deserve to get paid: The billing process for consultants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#software\">More is more: What to look for in invoicing software<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#comparing\">Comparing the best invoicing software for consultants: 5 options evaluated<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#best\">So what\u2019s the best invoicing software for consultants?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"88429\" class=\"elementor elementor-88429\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2237b60 e-con-full cta_click e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2237b60\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a763669 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a763669\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acab07b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"acab07b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-invoice-banner-black.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-88431\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-invoice-banner-black.png 470w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-invoice-banner-black-300x272.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-711ec11 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"711ec11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1504169 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1504169\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sell your services in style\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea01bef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea01bef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create professional and branded invoices in minutes with HoneyBook.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6939b6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6939b6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get started<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<span id=\"billing\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You deserve to get paid: The billing process for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows that more than half of 1099 contractors, including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/free-invoice-templates\/consultants\">freelance consultants<\/a>, are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.independenteconomy.org\/our-blog\/getting-paid-in-the-independent-economy\">owed $50,000 or more<\/a> on work they\u2019ve already finished.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of reasons clients might not pay contractors. Some clients are intentionally malicious, banking on the idea that consultants might not have the time or resources to continue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/carolinecenizalevine\/2018\/10\/07\/four-steps-to-collect-unpaid-consulting-fees-or-freelance-income\/?sh=743f23ad3696\">following up on missed payments<\/a>. Some clients are dissatisfied with the work done and believe they shouldn\u2019t have to pay money because of it. But all too often, payments are missed due to simple human errors. Clients forget that they have outstanding bills to pay, or consultants forget to send the bills in the first place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultants can eliminate these issues by fine-tuning the billing process. Instead of sending invoices ad hoc, whenever they remember to send them, consultants with a strong billing process:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send estimates to clients before completing their work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert estimates to bills as soon as they\u2019ve completed their work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send reminders about outstanding bills on a consistent schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While some consultants manage to stick to a consistent billing process on their own, it can be time-consuming to track all stages of payments for all clients. Investing in billing software eliminates the guesswork, reduces the mental load, and simplifies your life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"software\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More is more: What to look for in invoicing software<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of factors to consider when you&#8217;re evaluating&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/good-invoicing-software\">good invoicing software<\/a>. You\u2019ll want to consider factors like ease of use, payment tracking, customization options,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/invoice-examples-bill-clients\">billing templates<\/a>, and pricing. But one thing that is rarely explored when it comes to evaluating the best invoicing software is how well the software takes care of other administrative needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best billing software is&nbsp;<em>more&nbsp;<\/em>than just billing software. When evaluating the right tools to invest in, you should consider all of your administrative needs, not just one or two of them. Instead of looking for a decent piece of software to take care of only your invoicing, consider looking for software that&#8217;s capable of handling all of your client communications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for an all-in-one <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/effective-communication-with-clients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"client communication\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">client communication<\/a> platform rather than just focusing on invoicing software eliminates the need for multiple platforms. It means you don\u2019t need to juggle multiple systems or make multiple payments. By choosing one piece of robust software, you cut your administrative workload down significantly, freeing yourself up to spend more time on the\u00a0<em>consulting<\/em> aspect of your business.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"comparing\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comparing the best invoicing software for consultants: 5 options evaluated<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Invoicing software is designed to help you create and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/invoicing\">manage invoices<\/a> and collect online payments. But let\u2019s be honest: If that\u2019s all you want to do, you can manage it with a free PayPal account. Consultants looking to elevate their business and simplify the invoicing process need more, from easy payment tracking to customizable templates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the best invoicing software for consultants, including what each solution gets right as well as which features it may be lacking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HoneyBook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/online-invoices\">HoneyBook<\/a> stands out as an all-in-one client management platform rather than just another invoicing option. It provides an endlessly customizable platform for independent contractors, as well as an easy-to-use home base for the clients they serve.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment processing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HoneyBook provides clients with a frictionless online bill-pay experience. Clients can pay their bills with credit cards, debit cards, or ACH bank transfers. They can even set up autopay so their bills always get paid on time without you or the client having to spend extra energy on the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invoice templates and customization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HoneyBook offers fully customizable&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/online-invoices?utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=18584099247&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_content=e&amp;utm_term=honeybook%20invoicing&amp;placement=144055756244&amp;device=c&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAgqGrBhDtARIsAM5s0_nlr0qIgm9zYaFz_MK4EP8qYSxepWV_LWVZ1k2lOTf2icJKHFaGrcsaAj1uEALw_wcB\">online invoice templates<\/a>. Start with a professional-looking template. An easy user interface allows you to update the template as you like. Give premade templates a facelift with customized color choices, logos, and more, and save your favorite templates to use them again and again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/free-invoice-templates\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Invoice-template-2-828x1024.png\" alt=\"Consulting invoice templates\" class=\"wp-image-91418\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Invoice-template-2-828x1024.png 828w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Invoice-template-2-243x300.png 243w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Invoice-template-2-768x950.png 768w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Invoice-template-2.png 841w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HoneyBook invoice template for consultants<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invoice and payment tracking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HoneyBook allows you to track invoices and payments from your web browser or mobile device. Autopay and recurring payment options make it easy for your clients to pay their invoices on time, and automatic <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/payment-reminders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"payment reminders\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">payment reminders<\/a> ensure unpaid bills never fall through the cracks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/online-payment-software\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Payments-in-HoneyBook-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"HoneyBook payments dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-91848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Payments-in-HoneyBook-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Payments-in-HoneyBook-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Payments-in-HoneyBook-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Payments-in-HoneyBook.jpg 1208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Payment tracking inside HoneyBook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Client portal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HoneyBook provides a convenient&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/client-portal-software\">client portal<\/a>, allowing all of your clients to track communications, review files, send messages, and make payments from the same convenient location. By keeping everything on one centrally located platform, you improve the communication between you and your clients, increase your workplace efficiency, and keep your consulting business as professional as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HoneyBook has a mobile app that&#8217;s compatible with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/help.honeybook.com\/en\/collections\/68878-honeybook-mobile-app\">both iOS and Android<\/a> devices. Respond to client communications, receive payment notifications, and even create new projects on the go. This mobile-friendly accessibility is critical for consultants who may be traveling, attending meetings, or visiting other clients on a regular basis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/free-invoice-templates\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Consulting-invoice-566x1024.png\" alt=\"HoneyBook consultant invoice\" class=\"wp-image-91834\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Consulting-invoice-566x1024.png 566w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Consulting-invoice-166x300.png 166w, https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Consulting-invoice.png 584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a HoneyBook consultant invoice on mobile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HoneyBook is designed to be much more than basic invoicing software. It offers numerous&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/features?utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=764716793&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_content=e&amp;utm_term=honeybook%20features&amp;placement=107334203464&amp;device=c&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAgqGrBhDtARIsAM5s0_nIta7wI4YZ0AKTJd3skAQrJgeD5fHdUzXZEfBNYdIHAVp89oOgGawaAtPnEALw_wcB\">additional features<\/a> beyond sending invoices and receiving payments. Some of HoneyBook\u2019s standout features include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send proposals contracts to clients and receive secure online e-signatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate emails, tasks, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule client meetings and send automated meeting reminders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage client communications, projects, and more while integrating with the top tools you\u2019re already using<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoho Invoice and Zoho Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/us\/books\/invoice-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoho&#8217;s<\/a> solutions, Invoice and Books, are designed to simplify invoicing and bookkeeping.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment processing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Zoho Invoice doesn\u2019t have its own <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/payment-processing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"payment processing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">payment processing<\/a> system, it integrates with ACH payments and some of the top online payment gateways, including Stripe, PayPal, Square, and more. Most clients will be able to find at least one payment gateway they\u2019re comfortable using.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invoice templates and customization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoho Books has a system in place for customizing invoice templates, purchase orders, receipts, and more. You can customize the fields in your headers and footers, include your own branding, change fonts, and do much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only downside to Zoho\u2019s customization options is that you can\u2019t click on the template and make your adjustments directly. Instead, you adjust the fields outside the template and then view how those changes would impact the look of your invoice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invoice and payment tracking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you can keep track of customer invoices and payments with Zoho, it\u2019s not the easiest process. To track invoices and payments, you have to generate the invoice history and customer balance reports. This does give you a precise look at each customer\u2019s history with your business, but it makes it difficult to see outstanding payments at a glance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Client portal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoho offers a client portal that allows your customers to see their quotes, invoices, and time sheets in one location. They can view their outstanding balance with your company and easily download their statements. There&#8217;s even a collaboration feature that allows clients and consultants to discuss quotes and reach a final agreement without going back and forth via arduous emails.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoho Invoice offers a unique mobile app that integrates with Siri, allowing you to set transactional reminders in a hands-free setting. You can also send out invoices, estimates, and account statements and even use a time-tracking widget to keep track of your billable hours with a client.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoho Books offers a number of standard accounting features, including payment links, payment reminders, and recurring invoices at the lowest payment plan. However, you have to pay a premium price if you want to access premium features like signature integrations and budgeting assistance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">QuickBooks Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quickbooks.intuit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">QuickBooks<\/a> is a popular option designed for small- and midsize-business owners.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment processing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>QuickBooks allows customers to directly pay their invoices using digital payment methods, including credit or debit cards, ACH payments, Apple Pay, PayPal, and Venmo. Customers can even set up autopay for recurring invoices or bills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invoice templates and customization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>QuickBooks does allow you to customize your invoices. However, any changes you make to your invoices, including changes to your logo or company information, will change that information across the board within your QuickBooks account. This means you cannot use the same QuickBooks account to run multiple businesses or design unique invoice templates for specific clients. QuickBooks also does not allow you to customize sales receipts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invoice and payment tracking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although QuickBooks tracks payments that you make, allowing you to create 1099 forms easily, it\u2019s much more difficult to track payments your clients make to you. If you want to see if a client has paid a specific invoice, you can open that invoice and see when a payment was made or how many days overdue the payment is. However, you need to integrate a separate invoice tracker into your QuickBooks account if you want to send payment reminders to clients or see at a glance which invoices are overdue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Client portal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although QuickBooks offers Customer Account Management Portals (CAMPs) for its users, it\u2019s a far cry from the robust <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/best-client-portal-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"client portals\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">client portals<\/a> other invoicing software options provide. QuickBooks\u2019 CAMPs allow clients to pay invoices and download receipts, but that\u2019s about it. Clients can\u2019t review past transactions, update contact information, or sign documents within the portal. In fact, the client portal is so lacking that there are companies offering separate client portals to integrate with QuickBooks just to improve this feature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>QuickBooks offers mobile apps that are compatible with iOS and Android devices. These apps are free to use with an existing QuickBooks account and provide on-the-go accounting functionality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the features that make QuickBooks stand out include inventory management, accounting reports, and project profitability reports. For some industries, these accounting features can help track nuanced budgetary information. However, consultants may find that the robust accounting features cannot adequately replace the client management features found with other invoicing software options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xero<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xero.com\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Xero<\/a> is cloud-based accounting software that&#8217;s based in New Zealand. It\u2019s specifically designed for small-business owners.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment processing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Xero allows customers to pay directly from their invoices using a credit card, a debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or an ACH bank transfer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invoice templates and customization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Xero allows you to customize templates, it\u2019s not the most straightforward process. 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