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Send off an estimate before your project starts! Estimates act like an agreement so that you don’t get underpaid as a small business owner. It’s also a great way to build a trusting client relationship!
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We totally get it. Just starting out is the most exciting time for a small business owner, congratulations on your new venture! To help you get going, we’ve gathered some of our favourite information for businesses just like yours so you can get paid and get the cash flowing ASAP.
Soon, you’ll be able to download our free comprehensive PDF guide to “Invoicing for Truly Small Businesses”, or keep reading, and let’s get growing.
An invoice is what you send a client after you’ve delivered your product, but before you get paid. The invoice tells your client how much they need to pay you, and sets the payment terms they need to follow. Sellers sometimes call it a “sales invoice.”
The best type of file to send to your clients is a PDF file. The PDF is a great format for professional correspondence because it’s universal, versatile, and accessible. It also has the perfect balance of file size and quality making it the ideal choice when invoicing clients.
You can still use any of the free invoice template formats TrulySmall™ offers. When you are ready to export, export to PDF, and attach your file to your email!
Offer your clients several payment methods to ensure you’re getting paid ASAP. Some different methods Truly Small businesses can get paid are:
Don’t want to set up each of these payment methods yourself? Download and try our NEW TrulySmall™ Invoices app on your mobile device for free!
An invoice is a document issued by a business to indicate a transaction, and to request payment for a product or service provided.Often called a sales invoice or bill, invoices are a crucial component of any business. Invoices help you get paid on time and keep track of all your accounts to sustain cash flow. When done correctly, invoices can help build long-term business relationships with customers.
Your business name and logo
Your business name is a foundational element of a professional invoice. It identifies your business and establishes your brand. Adding a business logo will provide a professional touch.
Business contact information
Including a seller contact helps your customer know how to contact you with questions about the invoice. It also puts you as the point of contact for all future work.
Invoice number
To keep your invoices organized, include a differentiating invoice number on each invoice.
Payment terms
Small businesses mainly use: due on receipt, net-15, 30, and 60. For example, net-15 days tells your client that the invoice is due 15 days after the invoice date. The invoice payment terms depend on your relationship with your customer, common practices in your industry, and your cash flow needs.
Due date
The combination of the Invoice Date and Payment Terms provides the Due Date. A due date clearly indicates to your client when they should pay.
Pro tip: Setting up payment reminders can help keep your client on schedule to pay the invoice.
Bill to (who's going to pay)
Provides the name and contact information of the person the invoice is intended for (aka your client)
Product or service detail
Similar to your Statement of Work (SOW), here’s when you specify Description, Quantity, Rate, Amount, and Subtotal. The more detailed this section is, the better clarity you provide to your client—who needs to understand what they are paying for on the invoice.
Sales tax
Depends on the jurisdiction and business type. Check the local tax bureau to include the appropriate tax amount on your invoice.
Pro tip: Use an invoicing app like TrulySmall™ to manage business transactions, change tax settings easily, and just make doing your accounting and taxes more easy and efficient.
Discount
Provide discounts to your clients to give them initiative to pay earlier, for example. If you are going that route, include the number here as a percentage or actual amount.
Notes
A simple, personalized note will bring even more clarity to your client and leave a long-lasting, positive impression with the client—which should increase the chance of your invoice getting paid faster. Other details can include payment instructions (i.e. Venmo, e-Transfer, or bank cheque), discount details, warranty information, or anything else relevant to the project or business opportunity.
The majority of small businesses are small, really small, with 500 or less transactions in a year. With 24 hours in a day—and only 16 hours when you’re awake to run your business—truly small businesses need a better way to save time, cut costs, and streamline processes.
Invoicing is at the core of any business—it impacts revenue and ultimately, cash flow. Whether an invoice template or an online invoicing software is the route you want to take, the key is to do it in the most efficient way possible.
Here are some of the many benefits of choosing the online invoicing route for your truly small business.
Invoice templates are a good starting point to create and send invoices, but it’s not the most efficient. TrulySmall™ Invoices lets you tackle the invoicing process all in one place. From filling in invoice details, to branding, previewing/sending, and getting them paid quickly—Truly Small Invoicing lets you do it all—minus the manual elements!
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