Shoeboxed ends integration with FreshBooks
Shoeboxed announced today via email that it is no longer integrating with FreshBooks due to "an irreparable problem between the two services."

How to collect and track customer deposits in FreshBooks
One problem for FreshBooks users is that customers are unable to make partial payments when paying invoices online. This can make it difficult to keep track of deposits or advance payments from customers. Fortunately there are a few workarounds that make it relatively simple to bill for and keep track of these advance payments.