THE BESIDE BLOG
A little clarity.
A lot less paperwork.
Practical guides to creating and sending invoices,
and getting the details right the first time.
START WITH THE BASICS
A good invoice.
A clear next step.
What to include, when to send it, and how to make the next step clear for your customer.
Read the explainer →
Invoice basics
Clear answers to everyday questions.
How to make an invoice that is ready to send
A practical walkthrough, from the first line item to a PDF or private customer link.
Invoice vs. receipt vs. estimate: what to use, and when
Follow one service job through its proposal, invoice and payment record.
How to send an invoice by email or link
Review the details, prepare a clear email and give your customer an easy way to download the invoice.
Invoices for your business
Useful starting points for the work you do.
Construction invoice template for a clearly documented job
Separate labor and materials, identify the job site, and make deposits and project references easy to follow.
Plumbing invoice template: call-out, labor and parts
Turn a completed repair into a bill your customer can understand at a glance.
Cleaning invoice template for visits and agreed services
Identify the property, visit and service type, then keep extras and payments clear.
ONE LESS THING ON YOUR LIST
From a job well done
to an invoice ready to send.
Make it yours. Share a link. Get on with your day.