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Startup tips for new businessowners

Starting a business 2 min read

Startup tips for new business owners

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Starting a business 4 min read

5 benefits of working as an independent contractor

New in Conta

Updates 3 min read

What’s new in Conta? Mobile app, improvements and more!

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Invoicing 3 min read

Invoicing in Figma: How to design a Figma invoice

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Invoicing 5 min read

How to make a ChatGPT invoice

Updates 2 min read

Conta now on mobile: Send invoices for free on iPhone or Android

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Running a business 3 min read

Sign documents online: Four major benefits (2024)

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Invoicing 4 min read

How to invoice clients and get paid early (2024)

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Invoicing 5 min read

Invoicing 101: Understanding an invoice

A woman making a PDF invoice with the free PDF invoice generator from Conta

Invoicing 3 min read

How to use a PDF invoice generator

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Invoicing 4 min read

How to use a free hotel invoice generator

A person generating an invoice on their phone with the free invoice generator from Conta

Invoicing 5 min read

How to generate an invoice using an invoice generator

A person making an invoice using an invoice generator and an invoice software

Invoicing 4 min read

Invoice generator vs. invoice software

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Invoicing 3 min read

Invoice generator for freelancers: The best free alternatives in 2024

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Running a business 5 min read

The ultimate guide to liquidity and cash flow

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Starting a business 6 min read

10 reasons why you need a business plan

Invoicing 5 min read

The best Quickbooks alternatives in 2024 (free and paid)

Invoicing 4 min read

Invoice generator for Word: How can you make an invoice in Word?

A man generating an invoice in Excel using his laptop

Invoicing 4 min read

How to generate an invoice in Excel: Excel invoice generator

A woman making an invoice on her laptop using a free invoice generator

Invoicing 2 min read

Google invoice generator? We explore the top 3 alternatives

A smiling woman working on her laptop

Invoicing 4 min read

What is an invoice generator?

Invoicing 3 min read

How to add a logo when you use an invoice generator

A person using a calculator to make a proforma invoice

Invoicing 5 min read

Proforma invoice: What it is and how to use one (2024)

Example of invoices made with invoice generator (Conta, Zoho, Invoice-Generator)

Invoicing 7 min read

The best free invoice generators in 2024

A woman in a warehouse talking on the phone and looking at an A4 piece of paper

Updates 1 min read

Conta offers free invoicing software in Ireland

Invoicing software for freelancers

Invoicing 10 min read

6 best invoicing software for freelancers in 2024

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Running a business 2 min read

VAT and tax when invoicing

Invoicing 5 min read

Xero vs Quickbooks: Which is better? (2024)

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Invoicing 4 min read

Template for hotel bill—with an example

A person creating an invoice in Conta on their phone

Invoicing 6 min read

Online invoice creator: The top 5 in 2024 (free and paid)

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Running a business 3 min read

What is a profit and loss statement?

Invoicing for rental: A house with a for rent sign outside

Invoicing 2 min read

Invoicing for rental businesses

A smiling woman on her phone in an office

Running a business 7 min read

How to calculate cash flow in 2024—with free cash flow formula

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Running a business 5 min read

10 ways to make your business environmentally friendly

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Starting a business 7 min read

10 common mistakes for small startups

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Starting a business 4 min read

7 tips to succeed as an entrepreneur

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Running a business 4 min read

End of financial year checklist

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Starting a business 8 min read

10 mistakes to avoid when starting an online business

Starting a business 4 min read

How to build a strong brand for your startup

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Starting a business 3 min read

How to turn an idea into a business

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Running a business 6 min read

Using social media to promote your business

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Invoicing 4 min read

Freelancer invoice template: How do you use it?

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Invoicing 2 min read

Is it mandatory to send an invoice?

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Invoicing 5 min read

How to make a professional-looking invoice

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Invoicing 2 min read

Invoice example—the free invoicing software Conta

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Running a business 5 min read

8 tips for better sales techniques

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Starting a business 6 min read

How to make a business model and free template

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Running a business 7 min read

Running a business: How to set up a budget

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Running a business 8 min read

How to earn more as a freelancer in 2025

Employees in Conta discussing customer service tips

Running a business 3 min read

5 customer service tips for small businesses

E-invoices increases chance of getting paid on time

Running a business 2 min read

E-invoices increase the chance of getting paid on time

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Starting a business 21 min read

40 business ideas for men

Tax deduction

Running a business 3 min read

Understanding tax deductions for small businesses

Manage and keep track of expenses

Running a business 4 min read

How to manage and keep track of business expenses

A business man looking at a laptop with a thoughtful expression

Invoicing 4 min read

10 questions to consider before choosing an invoice software

A barbershop owner, on the phone, holding an invoice and working on a laptop

Invoicing 4 min read

Efficient invoicing management: Best practices

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Starting a business 8 min read

How to make a budget — the ultimate guide for businesses

Guy that is good at cash flow management.

Running a business 2 min read

Mastering cash flow management for small businesses

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Invoicing 9 min read

How to handle overdue invoices

How to improve your liquidity

Running a business 2 min read

How to improve the liquidity of your business

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Starting a business 5 min read

Key differences between a sole trader vs a company

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Starting a business 6 min read

Business ideas for retirees

A smiling woman looking at a coworker in a busy open-plan office

Starting a business 3 min read

What is a business plan?

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Starting a business 6 min read

13 business ideas for Gen Z

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Starting a business 6 min read

15 business ideas for millennials

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Starting a business 5 min read

10 things to do before starting a business

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Invoicing 2 min read

5 invoicing tips for beginners

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Starting a business 7 min read

20 business ideas for students

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Starting a business 5 min read

Entrepreneur – how to become your own boss

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Starting a business 4 min read

10 business ideas to do from home

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Starting a business 7 min read

10 businesses that thrive in recessions

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Running a business 3 min read

Be the first to get paid: How to ensure timely payments

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Starting a business 8 min read

How to find a business idea

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Invoicing 5 min read

Creating an invoice for freelance work: A complete guide (2024)

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Invoicing 5 min read

Invoicing for photographers: Tips and free templates (2024)

A man at a desk making an invoice on his laptop using Conta

Invoicing 7 min read

How to write an invoice in 5 simple steps (2024)

E-invoicing 4 min read

E-invoicing: What it is, and how it works (2024)

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Invoicing 6 min read

Invoicing for contractors: Tips and free templates (2024)

Making an invoice with the free invoice software from Conta

Invoicing 5 min read

How to make an invoice: A beginner’s guide (2024)

Invoicing 6 min read

The 5 best invoice apps (free and paid invoice app)

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Invoicing 6 min read

5 best online billing software in 2024 (free and paid)

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Invoicing 5 min read

How to make a receipt in 2024

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Invoicing 11 min read

The ultimate guide to invoicing: How to type an invoice in 2024

A woman with her head in her hands, holding an invoice

Invoicing 9 min read

How to resolve a disputed invoice step by step (2024)

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Starting a business 5 min read

How to launch a successful accounting practice in Ireland (2024)

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Invoicing 5 min read

How to handle outstanding invoices step by step (2024)

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Running a business 2 min read

How to create a timesheet in Excel: Free template and guide

A woman making a cash flow projection

Running a business 5 min read

How to create a cash flow projection

how to create a bugdet

Running a business 6 min read

How to create a budget (2024)

Hobby or business

Starting a business 4 min read

Hobby or business? Understanding the difference

Two people sending an invoice on a laptop

Invoicing 8 min read

How to send an invoice: Methods and free templates (2024)

A woman working on a laptop in a cafe

Invoicing 5 min read

Billing system: What it is and how it works (2024)

Business model

Starting a business 9 min read

A step-by-step guide to creating a business model (2024)

how to create business proposals

Starting a business 5 min read

A step-by-step guide to crafting business proposals in 2024

how to start a business

Starting a business 10 min read

How to start a business in Ireland: A simple guide

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Invoicing 5 min read

Invoice vs. receipt: What’s the difference?

A smiling woman working on her laptop

Invoicing 5 min read

What are payment terms?

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