Frequently Asked Questions

What is invoicing software? An invoicing software is a tool that manages the customer billing process and helps your company get paid faster for the work you have performed. Invoicing software keeps track of when to invoice, who to invoice, and how much to invoice. The software can be used for one-time purchases of service or products. Invoicing software can be used for sending email invoices to customers on a recurring basis: monthly, semi-monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Good invoicing software eliminates repetitive, manual data entry and automates the billing process. Invoicing software helps cut expenses and increase the efficiency of a company's operations.

What software is used for invoices? Striven is a full-featured enterprise resource planning (ERP), cloud-based, all-in-one business management software that manages all aspects of small- to medium-sized businesses from accounting (invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable) to sales management to project management to task management to inventory management.

What is recurring invoicing? Recurring invoicing is sending email invoices to customers on a recurring basis: monthly, semi-monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Recurring invoicing is used by service businesses that invoice for service contracts or a regular basis. Business to Business (B2B) companies and Business to Consumers (B2C) both invoice customers at regularly scheduled times.

What is accounts payable? Accounts payable is the process in which companies manage their debts and financial obligations. These may be either short term bills that need to be paid in a timely manner or long-term liabilities such as loans and leases that need to be paid on time.

What is the best CRM tool? Striven's integrated all-in-one business management software incorporates a powerful customer relationship management (CRM). The CRM is built-in to Striven. This makes managing customers and following up with prospects easy. All the customer's information is stored in one place. And, with Striven, you can create multiple custom fields to collect actionable information about your customers and clients. With CRM it's important to keep each customer's interaction personalized and meaningful. And with a good CRM system, like Striven, staying in touch and following up, automatically, is easy with Striven. And with customers, maintaining positive and healthy relationships is paramount your company's success.

What is sales management? Sales management involves the process of managing a team of employees involved in the sales operation for a company's products or services. There are many aspects of the sales process from leads to opportunities to preparing sales order s to approving sales quotes. Striven's powerful Sales Management features make it easy to handle all aspects of the sales process and gives insight into the performance of your sales team.  

What is project management?  Project management is all about managing small details with an eye on the big picture. Good project management software involves the ability to plan and schedule, track and manage, control and analyze, and close.  

What is human resources?  Human resources involves interviewing and hiring new employees and managing existing employees. Good human resources software should easily accomplish the following: automating and customizing recruiting workflows by position; permitting applicants to apply online and upload resumes; scheduling interviews and appointments; sending document requests and assessments for recruits to complete; and storing agreements and forms with electronic signatures.

What is operations management? Operations management involves the handling of project management, inventory and productivity. It involves keeping your team on track and holding them accountable. You want to finish your projects on time and within budget. You want to be able to use sophisticated tracking tools and item management for single or multiple warehouses. You want productivity Innovations to support a more efficient and effective workforce.

What is task management?  Task management involves managing your tasks and your team's tasks. Improving your productivity by always knowing what needs to be done on your own list and using "smart filters" to manage and prioritize your work. With Striven, you get instant task reports by project or by employee or by customer. With 360 degree task management, you'll never miss a deadline.

What is inventory management? Inventory management involves the control of your supply chain, from tracking and storing inventory to accounting and sales integrations. Rather you're a heavy manufacturer with many warehouses or a single location shop trying to keep track of orders and inventory, Striven software makes it easy to stay informed and manage inventory from one integrated system.

What are portals? Portals can be for customers, vendor or prospective employment candidates. A customer portal makes it easy for a customer to view their transactions with your company; pay outstanding invoices; view, approve and pay for sales orders; and view tasks and customer contracts and documents. Vendor portals make it easy for your vendors to view purchase orders, tasks and documents. Candidate portals makes the recruiting process easier for you and your job candidates. Portals give your customers, vendors and candidates better insight and communication with your company.