How to connect Businessmap and Zoho Books
Create a New Scenario to Connect Businessmap and Zoho Books
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Businessmap, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Businessmap or Zoho Books will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Businessmap or Zoho Books, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Businessmap Node
Select the Businessmap node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Configure the Businessmap
Click on the Businessmap node to configure it. You can modify the Businessmap URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Zoho Books Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Businessmap node, select Zoho Books from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Zoho Books.


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Authenticate Zoho Books
Now, click the Zoho Books node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Zoho Books settings. Authentication allows you to use Zoho Books through Latenode.
Configure the Businessmap and Zoho Books Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Businessmap and Zoho Books Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Businessmap, Zoho Books, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Businessmap and Zoho Books integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Businessmap and Zoho Books (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Businessmap and Zoho Books
Businessmap + Zoho Books + Slack: When a card is moved to the 'Completed' column in Businessmap, an invoice is created in Zoho Books and a notification is sent to a designated Slack channel.
Zoho Books + Businessmap + Google Sheets: When a new sales invoice is created in Zoho Books, the project status in Businessmap is updated, and the invoice details are logged in Google Sheets.
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About Zoho Books
Automate Zoho Books tasks inside Latenode. Create invoices, track payments, and manage contacts in response to triggers from other apps. Connect accounting data to your CRM, e-commerce, or marketing platforms with no-code ease. Customize workflows with JavaScript for complex calculations and conditional logic. Pay only for execution time.
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FAQ Businessmap and Zoho Books
How can I connect my Businessmap account to Zoho Books using Latenode?
To connect your Businessmap account to Zoho Books on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Businessmap and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Businessmap and Zoho Books accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically create invoices from completed tasks?
Yes, you can! Latenode’s visual editor makes it easy to automate invoice creation in Zoho Books when tasks are completed in Businessmap, saving you time and ensuring accurate billing.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Businessmap with Zoho Books?
Integrating Businessmap with Zoho Books allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Create new invoices in Zoho Books when a card moves to "Done".
- Update invoice status in Zoho Books when project stage changes.
- Sync client details between Businessmap and Zoho Books.
- Generate project reports from Businessmap and send to Zoho Books.
- Trigger invoice payments in Zoho Books based on task completion.
Can I use JavaScript to enhance the Businessmap integration?
Yes! Latenode allows you to use JavaScript code blocks to customize your Businessmap and Zoho Books integration for advanced data manipulation.
Are there any limitations to the Businessmap and Zoho Books integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex custom fields in Businessmap might require custom JavaScript mapping.
- Zoho Books API rate limits may affect high-volume data synchronization.
- Real-time synchronization depends on the polling interval configured.