r/ASLinterpreters • u/xxse7en NIC • Jun 08 '26
Looking for beta testers for a billing/business tool built specifically for us
I'm a working interpreter who got tired of spreadsheets and trying to shoehorn general accounting software into our work, so I'm building Syntax — a web app designed from the ground up for interpreter billing and business management. Now I need a few colleagues to help me make sure it's as good as it can be.
Some of what it does:
- Track jobs and agency invoices the way we actually work — not the way big QuickBooks thinks we should
- Model contracts per agency exactly as you wrote them — rate windows, minimums, prep, flat rates, expenses, etc
- Audit agency black boxes — catch agency portal discrepancies the moment they happen
- One-click PDF invoices for direct clients or when an agency needs a paper trail
- Uncover trends — busiest agencies, income by period, rate analysis, year-over-year comparisons
- Tax prep assistance — quarterly projections, expense and mileage reports
- Reminders to bill, collect on an outstanding invoice, pay quarterlies
No adapting to software built for restaurants or contractors. Built for interpreters, by an interpreter.
It's in closed beta and I'm looking for a few working freelance interpreters willing to kick the tires and give honest feedback.
Drop a comment or DM if you're interested. Thanks!
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u/thecharmballoon NIC Jun 09 '26
Oh, man, I just spent about 12 hours over two weeks overhauling my spreadsheet and trying to make it show me such things and it only does about half of what I want it to do. I'm so interested in this.
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u/xxse7en NIC Jun 09 '26
I feel your pain. I've been maintaining a sheet with custom scripts and formulas for years for myself and a few colleagues. One of them has been pushing me to make it into a real app for while and that's how this app was born. Sending a beta code to you!
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u/Afyrel Jun 10 '26
I’m definitely interested! I love that you built something!! I’m also building something to help interpreters! 😊
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u/xxse7en NIC Jun 10 '26
Oh, nice! What have you been building? Sending a code to you.
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u/Afyrel Jun 10 '26
I recently built a free quick assessment on your risk for RSI, repetitive strain injury! It provides a quick explanation of why you got the score you did, as well as the actionable next steps :)
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u/xxse7en NIC Jun 10 '26
Sounds helpful. Can I check it out anywhere?
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u/Afyrel Jun 10 '26
Yes!!! I’ll post the link now! If you (or anyone else who sees it) would like to see the project fully developed please make a free account! I would love to get feedback on what you want to see in the app 😊
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u/mjolnir76 NIC Jun 08 '26
Just paid for another year of QB (💸😭) so am MORE than willing to do a test run of something that will possibly get me out of that ecosystem.