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Macpreneur Damien Schreurs
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The show for solopreneurs who run their business on a Mac and can't imagine doing it any other way. Discover tips, tools and strategies to streamline your business, so that you'll be able to save time ⏱ and money 💸 while enjoying your solopreneur lifestyle.Weekly show covering Mac productivity mindset, techniques and tools. From time to time, I’ll interview a fellow Macpreneur who will share their own tips, tools and strategies allowing them to be more efficient and productive running their business on their Mac.
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Effortlessly Organize Supplier Invoices with These Automation Strategies
In this episode, you'll discover how to automate the process of managing supplier invoices, aiming to save you time and enhance your efficiency. I discuss three scenarios:
invoices attached as PDFsinvoices embedded within the email body, orinvoices linked externallyThe episode discusses using tools like Zapier for automation and Hazel for file management, alongside best practices for email management and data privacy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Welcome to the Macpreneur Podcast
01:51 The Evolution of Supplier Invoices
04:24 Best Practices for Email and File Management
06:53 Automating Invoice Retrieval: PDFs and Emails
10:10 Advanced Automation with Zapier and PDF.co
13:49 Filing PDF Invoices with Hazel
16:29 Security and Privacy Considerations
18:16 Zapier's Pricing and Usage Insights
19:52 Recap
21:29 360° Tech Diagnostic
22:12 Next and outro
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Ditch the Spreadsheets! Automated Invoicing Heaven for Solopreneurs
In this episode, you'll discover innovative ways to manage your invoicing process more efficiently using web-based services, saving significant time and reducing stress.
The episode highlights several reputable invoicing services, with a special focus on FreshBooks, detailing its features, integration capabilities, especially with Zapier for automation, and its security measures including the recent addition of multifactor authentication.
You can try Freshbooks for free for 30 days using my referral link: https://macpreneur.com/freshbooks
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revolutionizing Your Invoicing Process
01:43 The Pain Points of Manual Invoicing
02:26 The Game Changer: Web-Based Invoicing Services
03:41 Exploring Popular Invoicing Services
06:30 Deep Dive into FreshBooks: Features and Benefits
13:28 Security Measures for Online Invoicing
15:21 Recap
16:18 How to Jumpstart Your Streamlining Efforts
17:01 Outro
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Must-Know Mac Apps These 3 Solopreneurs Rely Upon To Serve Their Clients
Whether you're a seasoned solopreneur or embarking on a new venture, the right tools can make all the difference in serving your clients effectively.
By harnessing the insights and experiences of successful solopreneurs like Susanna Reay, Roland Hüse, and Anna Lundberg, you can unlock the potential of Mac apps to streamline your operations, elevate your client services, and propel your business to new heights.
A video version and all the links are available at macpreneur.com/episode91
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Access Your Solopreneur Documents Like a Boss on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad
In this episode, you'll discover tips and strategies to help you manage and synchronize business-critical documents across your Apple devices.
Chapters
[00:00] Unlocking Document Accessibility Across Apple Devices
[00:18] Welcome to the Macpreneur Podcast
[00:50] Boosting Your Mac Efficiency: Tips and Tricks
[02:10] Navigating iCloud Drive: Advantages and Disadvantages
[06:28] Mastering Third-Party Cloud Synchronization on Mac
[12:21] Optimizing Mobile Access to Cloud Documents
[15:38] Leveraging iCloud for App Data Synchronization
[18:12] Recap and Next Steps for Solopreneurs
❓Do you have a question about running your solopreneur business on your Mac?
I'd be happy to provide an answer in a upcoming episode of the Macpreneur podcast.
Visit https://macpreneur.com/question to submit your question in written form or video format!
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Time-Saving Tips To Manage Apps Across ALL Your Apple Devices
In episode 89 of the Macpreneur podcast, you'll discover practical advice on managing business-critical applications across ALL your Apple devices, addressing automatic app downloading, and managing app installations through the App Store and third-party sources.
For apps available outside of Apple's App Stores, I recommend checking out Setapp, the Netflix of Mac and iOS apps, with a catalog of more than 240 applications, available for a very reasonable flat monthly fee.
You can test Setapp for free for 7 days then get your first month free by using my referral link: https://macpreneur.com/setapp
Chapters
[00:00] Introduction: Tackling Apple Device Management for Solopreneurs
[00:44] Welcome to the Macpreneur Podcast Episode 89
[01:08] Unlocking Apple Podcasts App Features for Enhanced Listening
[01:40] Mastering iCloud Synchronization for Your Business
[02:21] Streamlining Application Access Across Apple Devices
[03:57] Navigating the App Store: Tips and Tricks for Solopreneurs
[09:41] Managing Non-App Store Applications and Software Licenses
[13:00] Understanding the Impact of the Digital Markets Act on App Distribution
[15:39] Recap and Final Thoughts: Optimizing Your Apple Ecosystem
[17:14] Preview: Next Episode on Document Synchronization Strategies
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Unlock the Power of iCloud: A Solopreneur's Guide to Seamless Synchronization
This episode of the Macpreneur podcast tackles the topic of iCloud synchronization and how solopreneurs can leverage it to streamline their workflow across multiple Apple devices such as Macs, iPhones, and iPads.
It covers what iCloud can and cannot synchronize, recommendations for configuring iCloud for optimal use, and shares a cautionary tale of a client who faced a significant issue due to a common iCloud synchronization problem.
Chapters
[00:00] Teaser
[01:07] Welcome to the Macpreneur Podcast
[03:02] Unlocking iCloud Synchronization for Solopreneurs
[03:45] What iCloud Can and Cannot Sync
[06:31] The Pitfalls of iCloud Synchronization
[10:20] Revisiting iCloud for Business Use in 2024
[14:06] Recap and Final Thoughts
✅ Want to get personalized time-saving tips to be more efficient on your Mac?
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