The Invoicer

How to complete The Invoicer

Doing the work is only half the job; getting paid cleanly is the other half. A clear, professional invoice that lands on time and gets settled on time proves you can run the business side, not just deliver.

1. List every required field: your name and contact, the client's details, invoice number, date, due date, and a line-item breakdown.
2. State the amount, currency, applicable tax, and accepted payment methods explicitly.
3. Set clear terms like 'Net 14' or 'due on receipt' so the deadline isn't ambiguous.
4. Send it as a PDF to the right billing contact, not just whoever you talked to.
5. Send a polite reminder a few days before the due date if you haven't been paid.

Tips

• Agree on price and payment terms in writing before you start, so the invoice contains no surprises.
• Number invoices sequentially from day one; it makes bookkeeping and follow-ups far easier.
• A short 'thanks, payment due by X' note with the attachment gets faster action than a bare file.

What counts as done

The client's payment for that invoice clears into your account on or before the stated due date.