The Invoicefy team
We build Invoicefy, the free invoicing app for contractors, freelancers and small service businesses, and we write these guides from what we see our users run into every day.
How to Charge a Late Fee on an Invoice (With Wording)
How to charge a late fee on an invoice: fee types, how to calculate one, wording for your contract and invoice, and why state limits vary.
Invoice vs Receipt: What's the Difference?
An invoice asks for payment and a receipt proves payment was made. See a side-by-side comparison, when to send each and what a receipt needs.
How to Get Paid Faster: 12 Ways to Stop Chasing Invoices
12 practical ways to get paid faster: deposits, short terms, same day invoices, card payments, automatic reminders, late fees and a final notice.
How to Write an Estimate (With a Free Template)
How to write an estimate step by step: scope, labor and materials, exclusions, deposit and expiry date, with a filled-in example and free template.
Proforma Invoice: What It Is, Example and Template
A proforma invoice is a preliminary bill sent before work or delivery. See how it differs from a quote and an invoice, with an example.
Contractor Invoice: What to Include, With Example
What a contractor invoice needs: labor and materials lines, deposits, change orders and progress billing, with a filled-in example and template.
How to Ask a Client for a Deposit: Wording and Amounts
How much deposit to charge, word-for-word scripts to ask for it, state limits for contractors and how to invoice the deposit and balance.
Payment Reminder Emails for Unpaid Invoices (6 Templates)
Copy-ready payment reminder emails for every stage of a late invoice, from a friendly nudge to a final notice, plus when to send each one.
How to Make an Invoice: Step by Step, With Example
How to make an invoice in 9 steps: what to include, a filled-in example, a free template and the mistakes that delay payment.
What Does Net 30 Mean? Net 30 Payment Terms Explained
Net 30 means payment is due 30 days after the invoice date. See Net 15, Net 60, due on receipt and 2/10 Net 30, with invoice wording to copy.