Invoicing
Invoicing lets you bill customers for services, deposits, or purchases. Send professional invoices by email and let customers pay online.
Why It Matters
- •Bill for services rendered
- •Collect deposits and balances
- •Professional appearance
- •Track what's owed and paid
- •Get paid faster with online payments
Key Capabilities
Invoice Creation
Build itemized invoices
Email Delivery
Send invoices electronically
Online Payment
Customers pay via link
Payment Terms
Net-30, due on receipt, custom
Reminders
Automatic overdue notices
Deposits
Request partial payment upfront
Provider Comparison
Excellent free invoicing. Professional templates, online payments, reminders, and milestone billing.
Limitations: Very full-featured for free
Basic invoicing capabilities. Better for product sales than service invoicing.
Limitations: Not invoicing-focused
Some invoicing for special orders and layaway. Not primary use case.
Limitations: Limited invoice features
Not designed for invoicing. Restaurant transactions are immediate.
Limitations: Wrong tool for invoicing
Invoice apps available. Virtual Terminal can send payment requests.
Limitations: Not core functionality
Common Questions
POS invoicing vs accounting software?
POS invoicing (Square) is great for simple needs and integrates with transactions. Heavier invoicing needs may want QuickBooks or FreshBooks, which offer more accounting features.
How do I get customers to pay faster?
Include payment link in invoice. Offer small discount for quick payment. Set up automatic reminders. Require deposits for large projects.
Best For
- ✓Service businesses
- ✓Contractors
- ✓B2B
- ✓Special orders
- ✓Professional services