Here at Bonsai we're constantly collecting insights (have you visited our Feature Request Board yet?!) and using those to inform us on how to improve Bonsai!
💥 A list of our biggest releases of the year so you have all the tools you need to close out 2020 with a BANG 💥
Getting Paid:
Invoicing:
Custom Timesheet Display On Invoices
Putting Your Business On Autopilot:
Accounting & Tax:
Other Improvements:
Bonsai Payments
🎉 💚 This is a big one and we're so excited to share! 🎉 💚
Users have been asking for more payment options so, ask and you shall receive 🧞
Bonsai Payments allows us the opportunity to build out more payment features with our recent release being the addition of Instant Payouts.
❗ Using an integrated payment method gets you paid, on average 8 days sooner❗
Instant Payouts
🏎️ 🎮 If Bonsai Payments is an N64 on Christmas in 1996 then Instant Payouts is the N64-Mario Kart bundle. We couldn't be more excited! 🏎️ 🎮
Cash Flow is arguably the most important part of a freelancer's journey, which is why we prioritized this feature as soon as Bonsai Payments was released!
💸 Instant Payouts lets you receive deposits for payments
within one hour (no, seriously!). 💸
Easier ACH Transfers
🏦 We've also improved the process for getting paid via Bank Transfer (ACH) 🏦
The new system means that your client will no longer have to create a Bonsai Client Account and login to pay you via ACH!
🤑 Less friction means you'll get paid on time (or sooner!) 🤑
Recurring Invoices & Auto-Pay Invoices
🥧 These invoicing options make getting paid easy as pie 🥧
Recurring Invoices lets you set invoices on a schedule to be automatically created and sent on a schedule.
Auto-Pay Invoices offer the same ability, but with the additional benefit of having payment applied automatically. Your client doesn't even have to open their email!
💰 Set it and forget it! (The only reminder will be when you see the cash rolling in!)💰
Hide Units On Invoices
Simplify your invoices if you're charging a flat fee!
Clearer invoices means less confusion which leads to getting paid faster!
(Are you seeing a trend yet?)
Timesheet Displays On Invoices
⏲️ You decide how (or if..) Timesheets appear on your Invoices! ⏲️
We know that every business is different, so we've created a way to customize how Timesheets appear on your invoices (or hide them completely!)
Adding Tips To Invoices
💌 Let your customers show their appreciation - you deserve it! 💌
Let your clients add a tip to their paid invoice when paying through one of our integrated payment options!
What's better than doing a great job and being paid what you ask?
Being paid a little more! 🤑
Forms/Questionnaires
📝 Create custom questionnaires to understand your clients' needs through every step of their customer journey! 📝
Forms allow you to collect information about your client and their project needs up front.
Forms are customizable and can be embedded in your website to make onboarding even easier - what more could you want?
Automations
🚀 Put your freelancing on auto-pilot! 🚀
The perfect partner to our Forms feature, Automations allow you to automate even more of your workflow.
🤖 Use Automations to get away from your paperwork and back to your passion! 🤖
Import Bulk Expenses
🗒️ Keep on top of your expenses without connecting your bank account! 🗒️
Upload expenses in bulk via .csv file instead of connecting your bank account. A great tool for migrating from another system!
Upload expenses now so you're not scrambling when the tax man comes knocking!
Track Additional Income
💵 Got a side hustle to your side hustle? Don't worry, we got you! 💵
Now, if you get paid without an Invoice, you can log it in Bonsai without manually creating an Invoice!
Make sure every dollar is accounted for to properly manage your business!
Custom Time Tracking Notification
⏳ Ensure your tracked time is always accurate! ⏳
It's easy to lose track of time when you're busy, which is why we have so many options for tracking time in Bonsai. But what about when you lose track of the timer?!
Customize your timed notification to let you know if you've left your timer running!