Projux, the invoicing and time-tracking solution operating out of Vancouver since 2000, is closing its doors at the end of the year. We applaud them for seven long years of solid service, and wish them well in their future endeavors.

Switching from Projux to FreshBooks

A couple weeks ago we reached out to the team at Projux to see if there was anything we could do to help out their users as they move away from Projux. In return they were good enough to mention us in their e-mail newsletter, letting their customers know FreshBooks is an alternative they may wish to consider—thank you Projux!

We wanted to follow up on that kind mention and let existing Projux users know FreshBooks is ready, willing and able to step in and help with your invoicing and time-tracking needs. To that end, we’re extending a 20% discount to those of you leaving Projux and signing up with FreshBooks—we know it’s a pain to switch providers, so we’d like to try to give you a little incentive to take the edge off.

We hope you’ll find FreshBooks makes a great alternative to Projux. You can manage your client list, get your staff members to track their time, generate invoices from timesheet entries, and much more. In the coming months, we’re also adding features to track and invoice your business expenses, and better work with your contractors and vendors. We also offer a free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee on our paid packages, all with service that goes the extra mile.

We’re here to stay

We understand migrating from a solution you’ve come to know and love is a painful process—especially when the move is forced upon you—and we want to put to rest any fears that you would have to do that again. FreshBooks has now been in operation for over four years, and our online service is the sole focus of our growing team of eleven full-time staff; we have a clear focus with no distractions. This is who we are and what we do, and we’re a stable, successful and happy family here at the office. So rest assured: we’re in this for the long run.

We’re also one of those rare web-based companies who actually pick up the phone when you call! Give us a ring at 1-866-303-6061 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Okay, where do I try this out?

The best way to get started is to check out our features, sign up for our free service and take a look around. You’re free to give the software a run-through for as long as you like!

When you’re ready to add more staff members and really get going, the upgrade page is right there in your free FreshBooks system, completely automated and available 24/7. If you need a hand, again, get in touch with us!

Switch now and get 20% off

To get your coupon code, just fire off an e-mail to support[at]freshbooks.com and we’ll hook you up! And thanks once again to the team behind Projux for the kind mention in their newsletter, and for providing such a quality service for all these years.

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“FreshBooks has automated everything for me so I don’t even need to think about advertising most of the time.”

I need to keep track of many different advertisers who all need to be billed at different times and for different amounts. I was getting calendar reminders almost every day to invoice one of them, and often they needed chasing up for payment. So as you can imagine, it was pretty hectic and took me away from other important tasks.

“I save at least 5 hours per week on invoicing . . . I don’t know why every blog doesn’t switch to FreshBooks to manage their advertising.”

FreshBooks has automated everything for me so I don’t even need to think about advertising most of the time. When a client signs up, I simply create a recurring invoice and leave FreshBooks to do it’s work. I check in once a week, but there really isn’t even a need for that. FreshBooks collects monthly payments for me and I don’t need to lift a finger. I’ve even set up my automated emails to give my clients all the information they need in case they need to make changes to their ads.

I’d estimate I save at least 5 hours per week on invoicing and client liaison thanks to FreshBooks. I don’t know why every blog doesn’t switch to FreshBooks to manage their advertising.

That headline catch your attention? I hope so.

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If you want to learn a little more about who’s already working at FreshBooks, have a look at this video.

And now, without further adieu, please go blast your network. Thanks.

Update: These roles are now filled. Thanks folks!

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“Entrepreneurs are people who are too naive to see the obstacles that are obvious to others”.

I have found myself quoting this phrase a couple times over the past week or so, and while I can’t remember who said it, or if that’s the quote exactly, that pretty much sums it up for me.