How to make an invoice
- Enter your business details and your client's billing address.
- Give the invoice a unique number and set the due date.
- Add each product or service with quantity and rate. Totals update instantly.
- Add tax, discount or shipping if needed, plus payment instructions in the notes.
- Press Print / Save as PDF and send the PDF to your client.
Invoice best practices
- Number invoices in order (INV-0001, INV-0002…) so they are easy to track and audit.
- State clear terms like "Net 30" and the payment methods you accept.
- Describe the work clearly so the client's accounts team approves it quickly.
- Send promptly after the work is done, and follow up politely if payment is late.
- Keep copies of every invoice for your taxes and records.
Working out prices? Use the markup calculator or the sales tax calculator. Tracking hours? Try the time card calculator.
Last reviewed October 2026.