Sharnee O'Leary
Design and Marketing
Hello,
Welcome to the spring edition of Abtrac newsletter.
This month in we've got three free health check sessions to give away in support of mental health awareness.
Plus tips on pre-payments, faster invoicing, and keeping on top of write ons and offs.
And a special behind the scenes chat with Jos from the Abtrac support team.
Enjoy!
Sharnee
deposits or Pre-payments
Do you require pre-payments for projects?
Deposits or Pre-Payments or Advance payments – whatever name you may choose to call it, can be managed in Abtrac.
You can:
- add deposit information as part of job billing details
- receive timesheet warnings if deposit is unpaid
- get invoicing prompts when pre-payments are due
Quick invoicing for speedy payments
How does faster invoicing help you?
Efficient and quick invoicing is an essential component that improves the cashflow in a business. Getting invoices out quicker, makes getting paid quicker.
Our CEO Ed O'Leary outlines how faster invoicing helps you as a business.
All about Write Offs
Check out five different ways to look at Write offs
Write offs can affect the cash flow of your business, so it is best to be aware of how much your write offs and write ons are at any given point in time. It will also be helpful to analyse the reasons for write offs and keep a check on them.
Here are five ways to look at Write Offs:
- From Managing WIP – Unbilled Work Quick Summary screen
- Write – On/Offs Between Dates with Reason Report
- WIP Write Ons and Write Offs By Project Report
- WIP Write Ons and Write Offs By Client Report
- WIP Write Ons and Write Offs By Invoice By Project Report
Jos Painuthara
Senior Software Engineer
Meet our team
Get to know our Senior Software Engineer Jos Painuthara, who is passionate about computers and music!
Where are you from?
Originally hailing from the lush landscapes of Kerala in the southern part of India, I embarked on a new adventure to New Zealand in the early 2000s. It's been over two decades now since I've called this beautiful country my home.
What did you want to be when you were younger?
A pilot, because I was crazy about flying
What led you to work in this field?
In the late eighties, when computers were mostly limited to corporate use in India, I came across a book called Fred Learns About Computers. That book sparked my curiosity and inspired me to delve into the world of computers and explore how they could impact everyday life. My passion for music, combined with this newfound interest, eventually led to my first job as a systems manager at a music software company.
Do you prefer waking up early in the morning or staying up late?
I'm definitely a night owl.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Without a doubt, flying through the skies.
Tell me a fact that most people don't know about you.
I have a knack for playing the piano by ear.
If you could quickly and easily learn any new skill, what would it be?
Mastering the saxophone effortlessly.
If you are struggling with managing your work,
can we help?
It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and overloaded at work.
To create awareness around mental health Australia observes R U OK? Day on September 12th,
and New Zealand celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week from 23-29th September.
and New Zealand celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week from 23-29th September.
The team at Abtrac are always available for a conversation.
If you are struggling with managing or balancing your work and life commitments, maybe we can help?
Apply now to win one of three free health check sessions*
This month we're offering three complimentary consulting sessions
Apply now to win one of three free health check sessions - available to any business who has been using Abtrac for six months or more.
An Abtrac Health Check is a chance to catch up and talk about what Abtrac can do - and what you need from it. Sort of Abtrac 301 now that you and the team have found your feet.
This competition has now closed.
Congratulations to:
Winners of a free Abtrac Health check!
If you’d like to talk the support team about booking a session for your business you can contact us here
Australia 1800 218 434 | New Zealand 0800 422 8722 | International +649 4129294
Free Abtrac Health Check Session Terms and Conditions
When is the offer available?
- Until 10 October 2024 at 5pm (in the subscribers time zone), unless otherwise varied by us.
What’s on offer?
- Three free one hour online consulting sessions, to discuss how Abtrac is used in your office and run through problems you need solutions for, or features you may find useful.
What is an Abtrac Health Check?
- For a health check session you can come to us in advance with an agenda of things you'd like solutions for, or things you're not sure about.
- We can start the meeting with a general chat, and take any feedback on how you're currently using the system.
- We can then offer advice, or highlight any features that are new that you mightn't have seen and may find useful.
Who is eligible for the offer?
- The offer is strictly limited to any business that, at the time they accept the offer:
• Is a current Abtrac client, and
• Have been using Abtrac actively since 01 February 2024.
How to apply?
- Complete the sign up form on our website prior to 11 October 2024.
What else do you need to know?
- The three winners will be randomly selected after the offer ends.
- Winners will be contacted on 11 October 2024 using the details you provided on application.
- Your free Abtrac Health Check can be one-on-one, or with a team of people from your office(s).
- The free session is for one hour only, and will be conducted via Teams or Zoom. A recording of your session can be made at your request.
- A longer session can be arranged by agreement, any additional time (including follow up sessions) will be at our current consulting rate of $250 per hour.
- The offer is not transferable - your Health Check cannot be used in lieu of a training session
- Your one hour Health Check can be booked between 01 November 2024 – 31 March 2025, at a mutually convenient time.
- This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer, is not transferable and not refundable.
- Your use of Abtrac will be subject to our standard terms and conditions.