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Introducing Copilot 1.0 and Announcing our Series A

Jan 19, 2023
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  • We started working on Copilot (previously Portal) more than two years ago to help service companies start, run, and grow their business. Today we're delighted to unveil our latest version, Copilot 1.0. With Copilot 1.0, businesses can set up a client portal that enables clients to send messages, make payments, sign contracts, access custom apps, and more. We’re also thrilled to announce our $10M Series A round (covered by TechCrunch here) which enables us to create the best possible software to

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    Proposal Follow Up Email Best Practices (With Sample)

    May 26, 2023
  • 6 min read
  • Discover the best practices of a proposal follow up email and get a sample of a follow up email you can use after sending a proposal to a client.
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    How to Start a Virtual Bookkeeping Business (In 5 Steps)

    May 24, 2023
  • 12 min read
  • You’ve decided to take the leap and start your own virtual bookkeeping business. That’s great, but where do you begin? Learn the basics here.
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    7 Best Invoicing Software to Send and Receive Payments

    May 24, 2023
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  • Discover the best invoicing software for 2023 to streamline your business's billing process, with a special highlight on Copilot's robust features.
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    Marketing for Accounting Firms: 10 Unique Strategies in 2023

    May 22, 2023
  • 11 min read
  • Unleash the power of marketing for accounting firms with 10 unique strategies in 2023. Drive growth, boost visibility, and engage your audience.
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    10 Best Client Portal Software for Small Businesses in 2023

    May 18, 2023
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  • Having a client portal is a crucial aspect of creating a great customer experience. Here are 10 of the best client portal software and tools right now.
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    Payment Reminder Emails: 3 Powerful Templates (And Tips)

    May 17, 2023
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  • Discover how to craft effective payment reminder emails with our 3 powerful templates and tips, ensuring timely client payments.
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    7 Best Moxo Alternatives You Need to Check Out in 2023

    May 17, 2023
  • 10 min read
  • Discover the top Moxo alternatives for service businesses in 2023. Streamline your operations with these modern, no-code platforms.
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    How to Invoice a Client for Services (In 5 Simple Steps)

    May 15, 2023
  • 10 min read
  • Learn how to invoice clients for services confidently and efficiently with Copilot's billing app. Simplify your invoicing process today!
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    10 Ways to Get Clients for Your Marketing Agency in 2023

    May 10, 2023
  • 10 min read
  • Discover 10 proven strategies on how to get clients for your marketing agency in 2023. Grow your client base and succeed in the competitive landscape.
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    Client Onboarding Questionnaire Template: 13 Things to Ask

    May 10, 2023
  • 6 min read
  • Here's a simple client onboarding questionnaire template you can use to set new clients up for success.
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    7 Best Knowledge Base Software Platforms for 2023

    May 09, 2023
  • 12 min read
  • Discover the seven best knowledge base software platforms in 2023 to create user-friendly and efficient FAQ pages and self-help resources.
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    Value-Based Pricing: Everything You Need to Boost Profits

    May 08, 2023
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  • Learn about value-based pricing and how to implement it for your business. We'll share real-life examples of how value-based pricing works.
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    What Is a Client Intake Form and How to Create One?

    May 03, 2023
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  • A client intake form is your first chance to impress a client. Learn how to design client intake forms that will set you apart from your competition.
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    How to Craft the Perfect Meeting Request Email (4+ Examples)

    May 02, 2023
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  • Master the art of communication with our guide on crafting the perfect meeting request email. Explore our effective templates and real-world examples.
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    How To Create a Project Execution Plan (PEP) in 6 Steps

    May 01, 2023
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  • Master the art of successful project management with our detailed guide on creating a project execution plan (PEP) in just 6 easy steps.
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    20 Best Freelance Writing Sites for Serious Writers

    Apr 26, 2023
  • 16 min read
  • Discover the 20 best freelance sites for writers in 2023, offering lucrative opportunities and tips for success in your freelance writing career.
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    How to Start Freelance Marketing and Sign Your First Client

    Apr 26, 2023
  • 18 min read
  • Looking to make the leap to freelance marketing? In this article, we'll go over how to start your freelance business and sign your first client.
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    How to Bill a Client for the First Time (And Not Mess Up)

    Apr 26, 2023
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  • Congratulations, you signed a client! Now it's time to learn how to bill a client for the first time (the right way) and start getting paid for your work.
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    How to Fire a Bad Client (The Right Way)

    Mar 20, 2023
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  • Have you found yourself in a difficult position with a problematic client? In this article, we'll go over how to fire a bad client (the right way).
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    How To Collect Money From Clients Who Won't Pay

    Mar 17, 2023
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  • Looking to recover debt from non-paying clients? In this article, we'll show you six ways how to collect money from clients who won't pay.
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    10 Best SuiteDash Alternatives For Service Businesses [2023]

    Mar 14, 2023
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  • Looking for the best SuiteDash alternative? In this article, we'll go over 10 different client portal tools you need to try in 2023.
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    How to Create a Custom White Label Client Portal

    Mar 08, 2023
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  • Learn how to customize the look, feel, and functionality of your white label client portal so you can create a better user experience for your clients.
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    5 Best Hello Bonsai Alternatives You Need To Try in 2023

    Mar 07, 2023
  • 9 min read
  • Looking for the best Hello Bonsai alternative to help you manage your clients, projects, and invoices? Here are five platforms you should check out.
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    SEO Reporting Dashboard: What to Include (With Example)

    Mar 02, 2023
  • 12 min read
  • What is an SEO reporting dashboard and how do you create one? In this article, we'll go over everything you need to know about client SEO dashboards.
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    What Are Productized Services? And Why They Help You Scale

    Mar 01, 2023
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  • Learn the benefits of productization and how to productize your services business here.
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    Dubsado vs Honeybook: Which Is Better for Client Management?

    Feb 28, 2023
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  • Can decide to go with Dubsado vs HoneyBook? In this article, we'll do an ultimate teardown of both platforms (and a third) to help you make a decision.
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    7 Steps to Start a Freelance Business (With a Full-Time Job)

    Feb 23, 2023
  • 15 min read
  • Ready to take the leap and learn how to start a freelance business? In this article, we'll go over how you can get your freelance career started.
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    How to Ask for a Referral From a Client (+ Best Templates)

    Feb 22, 2023
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  • Some of the best clients come from personal recommendations. Learn how to ask for client referrals and discover email referral templates you can use.
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    How to Create a Customer Portal for Any Website (In 6 Steps)

    Feb 16, 2023
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  • Creating a great client experience is crucial for your business's reputation. Learn how to create a customer portal that will impress your clients.
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    15 Questions To Ask Clients Before Signing a Contract

    Feb 15, 2023
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  • We asked the experts for the top 15 questions to ask potential clients to ensure they're a good fit for your business. Here's what they said.
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    10 Best Dubsado Alternatives You Need To Try in 2023

    Feb 14, 2023
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  • Looking for a Dubsado alternative to help you run your agency or freelance business? Here are 10 tools that are definitely worth trying in 2023.
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    10 Best Freelance Jobs Right Now & How to Find Them in 2023

    Feb 09, 2023
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  • Freelancing is on the rise. Here are 10 best freelance jobs you can start a career in and places you can sign your first client.
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    How to Deal With Difficult Clients: 7 Powerful Strategies

    Feb 08, 2023
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  • Some clients can be a headache. We put together seven ways for how to deal with difficult clients, so you can create great client experience — every time.
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    Copilot Winter Release

    Jan 19, 2023
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  • We're excited to share details of the Copilot Winter Release – the most significant release in our company's history. It includes four major new features and hundreds of design and performance improvements. Read on! A revamped Copilot Admin The new Copilot Admin is out and you can access it by logging in on copilot.com. You'll see a refreshed look, faster loading speeds, improved search, and a better overview of everything important to your business. The client experience (i.e. , your portal)
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    How To Create an Effective Value-based Pricing Strategy

    Nov 02, 2022
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  • Learn how to create an effective value-based pricing strategy to generate more revenue from your productized services.
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    How to get referrals from clients (with expert tips)

    Nov 02, 2022
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  • The best way to tap into word-of-mouth marketing is through client referrals. Asking for referrals directly can be anxiety inducing and time consuming, which is why you need to learn how to secure client referrals without asking.
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    5 Client Communication Best Practices for Small Agencies

    Sep 18, 2022
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  • Customers are the lifeblood of every business. Learn how to communicate professionally with your clients and reduce conflicts as a small agency.
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    How to Hold an Effective International Off-site as a Series A Startup

    Sep 03, 2022
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  • Everything we learned about doing an off-site in a far-away place with a team of 15.
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    Why I Joined Copilot to Lead Sales

    Aug 22, 2022
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  • Now that I’ve been at Portal for over three months (wow time flies!), I’ve had some time to reflect on the journey that led me here. This is why I joined!
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    What Is a Knowledge Base? Everything You need to Know

    Jul 29, 2022
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  • A knowledge base is a must-have for productized businesses looking to scale. This article covers all you need to know about how knowledge bases work.
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    Client Management: 7 Practical Tips for Winning and Retaining Clients

    Jul 21, 2022
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  • Learn practical tips to help you improve client management from 7 business experts.
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    Why Is a Knowledge Base Important for Productized Agencies?

    Jul 21, 2022
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  • If you want to run an efficient productized agency, you need a knowledge base. Learn more about the benefits of knowledge bases for productized businesses.
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    How to Write a Knowledge Base Article Your Customers Will Love

    Jun 21, 2022
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  • In this article, we'll show you a simple step-by-step process for writing effective knowledge base articles, plus templates you can use.
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    Copilot Is Now HIPAA Compliant

    Apr 28, 2022
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  • Portal is now HIPAA-compliant, meaning healthcare startups and consulting firms can now use our client portal software for their business operations.
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    Copilot Is Now SOC 2 Compliant

    Apr 25, 2022
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  • Portal is now SOC 2 certified, which allows us to deliver the highest level of data security, transparency, and compliance to our customers.
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    9 Best Client Management Systems for Small-sized Agencies

    Apr 04, 2022
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  • In this article, we share nine different client management systems that will improve your agency-client relationship and help you scale faster.
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    The Client Communication Manifesto: 6 Simple Rules to Live By

    Mar 29, 2022
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  • In this article, we share six simple rule that can help you improve client communication, and boost your agency's performance.
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    4 Ways to Improve Your Client Collaboration

    Mar 17, 2022
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  • In this article, we will share four tips to help you boost client collaboration for your agency.
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    How Portal Helps You Improve Client Retention

    Mar 04, 2022
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  • In this article, we'll show you how Portal can improve client retention for your agency.
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    Why a Client Collaboration Portal Is Key to Running a Productized Services Business

    Feb 12, 2022
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  • In this article, we'll discuss the benefits of a client collaboration portal for productized services businesses.
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    The Top 5 Software Picks for Effectively Managing Your Clients

    Jan 12, 2022
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  • Running a small business or managing your customer data as a freelancer is difficult. Often you are trying to save customer profiles in a basic database or within a spreadsheet, both of which aren’t ideal interfaces. The same can be said for contact management software, which can help organize client information but doesn’t always have the email marketing and sales process integration that you may need. Having the right tools to help improve client relationships and be ready for any client enga
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    How to Collect Online Credit Card Payments

    Jan 11, 2022
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  • Payment processing can be intimidating for small business owners who may not be familiar with the steps involved or its jargon. With a global pandemic that further pushed contact-free transactions, online credit card payments are growing in popularity. From recurring revenue models to more traditional ecommerce, contact-free payments are seen more and more commonly across industries, potentially even among your competitors. Getting on top of the trend before it is too late is crucial to keeping
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    What is a Project Implementation Plan + Templates

    Jan 11, 2022
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  • At the outset of any large project, project managers have the challenging task of organizing team members and creating a strategic plan for completing project objectives. There are many ways that leaders can help lead employees towards planning a cleaner implementation process, such as well-organized Gantt charts, project execution plans, project management software, and other collaboration tools. While there are many project management tools a project team can use to monitor their progress, on
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    Introducing Knowledge Base 2.0

    Dec 01, 2021
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  • From 1.0 to 2.0 We released the first version of the Knowledge base module 14 months ago. At the time we believed that service businesses (agencies, law firms, etc.) all had an incredible amount of knowledge that customers were willing to pay for. We've learned a lot since then and couldn't be more excited about Knowledge base 2.0, our most important update yet. What's new in Knowledge base 2.0 A Powerful New Editor The Knowledge base now comes with a powerful rich text editor that lets yo
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    How To Analyze Metrics To Reduce Customer Support Time

    Nov 30, 2021
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  • Learn metrics to monitor and tips to improve customer support.
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    How to Transition to a Recurring Revenue Business Model: ABCs

    Nov 10, 2021
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  • How to transition from a one-time sale model to a recurring revenue model.
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    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Customer Portal

    Oct 27, 2021
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  • Here are tips to help you get the most out of your customer portals.
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    September Highlights: Instant Bank Payments, Invoice Previews, and Multi-select Tags

    Sep 30, 2021
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  • In September, the Portal team focused on improvements to the Billing Module.
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    How To Become A Successful Client Manager At An Agency

    Sep 28, 2021
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  • Learn what you need to know to be a successful client management professional at a marketing agency.
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    How To Grow A Marketing Agency & Make a Meaningful Impact

    Sep 22, 2021
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  • Grow your marketing agency so that you can make a meaningful impact on the world.
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    Think Outside The Dropbox: Better Alternatives For Small Teams

    Sep 20, 2021
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  • Learn about Dropbox alternatives here.
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    Effective Tips For Communicating With Clients (No Fluff)

    Sep 17, 2021
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  • Here are some tips for communicating effectively with clients.
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    User-Friendly Remote Work Software For Small Businesses in 2021

    Sep 15, 2021
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  • Here's a simple breakdown of the most user-friendly and useful remote work software on the market.
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    The No-Code Movement: Benefits, Best Tools, and Predictions in 2021

    Sep 03, 2021
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  • The no-code movement provides a fantastic opportunity for new, fresh ideas to be brought to life.
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    August Highlights: Exports & Custom Fields

    Aug 31, 2021
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  • In August, the Portal team focused on support for exports across the entire set of Modules, custom fields, and stability.
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    The 7 Best File Sharing Software of 2021 (What To Look For)

    Aug 19, 2021
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  • Learn more about the top 7 file sharing software in 2021.
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    Choosing A Help Desk Software: Criteria To Consider in 2021

    Aug 18, 2021
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  • Take a look at the features and future of today's help desk software here.
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    Recurring Revenue Model Businesses: A Primer

    Aug 13, 2021
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  • Businesses have started tapping into recurring revenue streams, as renewable subscriptions are becoming increasingly popular for both consumers and businesses alike. Subscription businesses benefit from more predictable revenues and cash flow. Similarly, customers have started to invest in products as a service that come with an ability to invest month-to-month rather than locking into a long-term contract or paying a high upfront cost. Many sectors are picking up this business model, from cars
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    6 Reasons to Start Using Client Portal Software

    Aug 03, 2021
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  • Learn how your business can benefit from client portal software.
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    How to (Respectfully) Fire a Client in Seven Easy Steps

    Jul 15, 2021
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  • Not every client is a good fit. Here's how to fire a client politely without burning a bridge.
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    June Highlights: Custom Fields, CRM Filters, and Company Management

    Jul 14, 2021
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  • In June, the Portal team focused on making the CRM more powerful and improving the experience of managing client companies (which may have multiple associated client users).
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    How To Set Up A Home Or Remote Office

    Jul 06, 2021
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  • Everything You Need To Know
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    6 Things You Should Know Before Starting a Virtual Law Firm

    Jun 16, 2021
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  • Here are six useful tips for starting a virtual law firm.
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    The Best Electronic Signature Software in 2021

    Jun 04, 2021
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  • Not all eSignature software is created equal. Here are our top picks in 2021.
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    Why Client Retention is Essential

    Jun 04, 2021
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  • Few businesses know how to keep their most loyal customers. Here are some tips to help you do so.
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    The Ultimate Onboarding Guide for New Clients (With Simple Steps)

    May 19, 2021
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  • In this guide, we'll cover onboarding best practices and break the process down into actionable steps.
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    April Highlights: Billing 2.0 and lots of improvements

    May 10, 2021
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  • In April, the Portal team focused on billing enhancements, user experience improvements, and infrastructure improvements that make the product run faster.
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    Simplify Your Life With Client Management Software

    Apr 21, 2021
  • 7 min read
  • What exactly does creating a client management system entail? And why is it so crucial to get it right? Read on to find out.
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    What is a Client Portal for Accounting Firms?

    Apr 15, 2021
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  • Learn what features to look for when choosing an accounting client portal to help you scale your accounting business.
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    How to Choose a Secure File Sharing Service

    Apr 10, 2021
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  • Learn how secure file sharing works and how to choose a secure service.
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    The True Value of Electronic Signatures (eSignatures)

    Apr 10, 2021
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  • Are you on the fence about using e-signatures, and want to be sure that they’re a safe, hassle-free option?
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    March Highlights: Client assignment, Help center, and Link sharing

    Mar 11, 2021
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  • In March the Portal team shipped client assignment, a help center, link sharing, and more.
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    February Highlights: Intake forms & Google Analytics

    Feb 28, 2021
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  • In February 2021, the Portal team shipped a comprehensive Intake Forms module, Google Analytics, and dozens of improvements and fixes.
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    January Highlights: eSignatures module & Module management

    Jan 31, 2021
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  • In January the Portal team shipped a comprehensive eSignatures solution. Unlike most eSignature products, our offering is tightly integrated with the rest of your portal. That means clients can now message you, share files with you, pay, and sign documents, all from one unified place.
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    December Highlights: Infrastructure month

    Dec 31, 2020
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  • In December the Portal team focused on infrastructure and performance. We shipped better domain management, made cross-product improvement to make the product work in real-time, and improved our notification infrastructure.
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    Virtual Law Firms: What are the benefits?

    Dec 07, 2020
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  • In the age of Covid, virtual law firms are taking off. Learn about what they are, what benefits they have, and what technologies you should adopt.
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    Virtual Accounting Firms: What are they and how do you start one?

    Nov 10, 2020
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  • Virtual accounting firms are the hot new trend in the accounting world. They run leaner, have better growth channels, and the tools available to them get better every year.
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    The Best Professional Services Software For 2021

    Nov 09, 2020
  • 4 min read
  • Learn about the best professional services software to prepare your business for 2021.
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    Why you should set up a billing customer portal

    Nov 08, 2020
  • 6 min read
  • Giving your clients access to a billing portal can save you time, increase revenues, and improve client relationships.
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    What is the best WordPress client portal plugin?

    Nov 06, 2020
  • 6 min read
  • With a WordPress client portal plugin, you give clients the ability to log in, pay you, message you, share files with you, and more.
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    What is client portal software?

    Oct 31, 2020
  • 4 min read
  • Client portal software helps professional service firms manage their clients and grow their business. Learn how client portals work and how to set one up.
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