What to use.
THE OPTIONS
Accounting software with invoicing Dedicated invoicing tools A template in a word processor or spreadsheet Your shop platform, for product sales
WHAT ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE ADDS
Numbering handled Records kept automatically Payment tracking Reports for your accountant
FOR A VERY SMALL BUSINESS
A template plus a spreadsheet works.
Keep the numbering scheme disciplined.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Whether it handles your currency Whether it can include a payment link Whether you can export your data What it costs
THAT THIRD POINT
If you cannot export, you are locked in.
Check before committing.
FOR PAYMENT LINKS
An invoice the customer can pay by clicking is paid faster than one requiring a manual transfer.
WHAT TO AVOID
Several systems producing invoices with overlapping numbers.
One source of invoice numbers.
