I can't stand invoices with a bunch of stuff that never gets used. That's why I don't like the "work to be done" checklist, I feel it won't get used as it's very unspecific.
I don't like those check boxes either. What a complete waste of space.
If anything get rid of that whole thing and expand the "DESCRIPTION OF WORK" area.
QuickBooks is awesome with their invoices, estimates and statements. Everything is fully customizable.
It look good exchept i would remove the labor section and include your labor with your stock charges plus you mark up and just give a grand total price.
Your customers do not need to know what your labor rate is. just the grand total for the compleated job
I use Quickbooks for stuff that I mail out or bring with me if the job was set up ahead of time but for on the fly service calls and estimates I use forms from www.nebs.com
I looked at that site and that invoice look plain. I just wanted to have something that looked and felt cool full of option. Plus I do Flat rate so it would be check off and price. Not a full open page to write a story for the customer.
I looked at that site and that invoice look plain. I just wanted to have something that looked and felt cool full of option. Plus I do Flat rate so it would be check off and price. Not a full open page to write a story for the customer.
A long time ago when I first started in business I would break every piece of material down on the invoice. Then I noticed that customers just loved to nitpick it and try to haggle. So now I just tell them it costs this, take it or leave it.
I do like your invoice but... ·I would start with some number other than the number thousand ·I would narrow down the task column that will give you more room for the work descriptions. ·Use binary code to number y the task ·Are you required to collect taxes in the state you are working? Do you have a permit to collect taxes? ·I would narrow down the 7 columns on the left hand side to only four, troubleshoot, inspect, rough- in and repair. You can always incorporate replace, install and finish wire in the work description.
I would greatly appreciated if I can get editable copy of the invoice,
Yes been changing it around. It was created with illustrator, and then I make it into a form with acrobat.
I can edit any text or number field. Just like an excell form.
I want to thank you guys for your input and I hope it keeps on coming.
I will continue to make changes and if some of you wish a copy or just to view the changes please ask.
I am also trying to work on the terms and condition.
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