Ignition
Automate proposals, agreements, billing, and payments for professional services
About Ignition
Ignition is an all-in-one client engagement and commerce platform built for professional services firms. It automates the entire client lifecycle from branded proposals and digital agreements through to recurring billing and payment collection, eliminating manual admin so accountants, agencies, and consultants can focus on delivering services.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Streamlines the entire client lifecycle from proposal to payment in one platform
- Automated billing and upfront payment collection significantly improve cash flow
- Professional, branded proposals create a polished client experience
- Seamless integration with major accounting tools (Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB)
- AI-powered pricing insights help firms charge competitively based on real market data
- Responsive customer support and onboarding assistance
Cons
- Pricing is steep for solo practitioners and very small firms
- Limited customization options for proposal and engagement letter templates
- Payment disbursement can take 9-11 days to reach your bank account
- Clients cannot reject proposals directly within the platform
- Stripe integration can be tricky to set up for some users
Key Features
Online Proposals
Create branded, professional proposals that clients can review and sign digitally in minutes
Digital Agreements
Combine proposals and engagement letters into a single signable document with clear scope and terms
Automated Billing
Collect payment details upfront and automate recurring or one-time billing once agreements are signed
Payment Collection
Get paid automatically via credit card or ACH/direct debit with zero payment fees on select plans
AI Price Insights
AI-powered pricing recommendations backed by real proposal data to help firms price services competitively
AutoPricing
Update pricing in bulk when editing or renewing proposals to simplify annual price increases across clients
Scope Management
Define engagement scope clearly in proposals and bill for out-of-scope work when needed
Accounting Integrations
Seamlessly integrates with Xero, QuickBooks Online, MYOB, and other accounting platforms
Workflow Automation
Trigger actions via Zapier and connect with HubSpot, Karbon, and other practice management tools
Client Portal
Give clients a professional experience for viewing proposals, agreements, and payment history
Pricing
- 1 user
- Proposals & agreements
- Automated billing & payments
- Accounting software integration
- For businesses under $200K revenue
- Up to 3 users
- All Solo features
- Custom branding
- Workflow automations
- Priority support
- Up to 15 users
- All Core features
- AI Price Insights
- AutoPricing
- Advanced reporting
- Unlimited users
- All Pro features
- Dedicated success manager
- Custom onboarding
- Premium support
Best For
Accounting Firm Client Onboarding
Automate engagement letters, scope definitions, and payment setup for new accounting clients in a single workflow
Agency Retainer Management
Set up recurring billing agreements for marketing and creative agency retainers with automatic monthly invoicing
Consulting Proposal Delivery
Send professional proposals with clear scope, pricing, and terms that clients can sign and pay from in one step
Annual Price Increases
Use AutoPricing to bulk-update client pricing during renewal season without manually editing each proposal
Financial Services Compliance
Maintain clear engagement records with signed agreements and defined scope for audit and compliance purposes
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