Been doing field service work for a while now, but my invoices look like they were made in MS Paint. Anyone know where I can find some decent templates? Preferably something that won’t make my clients think I’m running my business out of a garage.
Looking for something professional, but not overly fancy. Just need to step up my game a bit.
Been there, done that with the MS Paint invoices. Not a good look.
Here’s what I’ve found works well:
If you want something quick, just grab a template and customize it. No need to reinvent the wheel.
Remember to include:
Clients appreciate a clean, easy-to-read invoice. It makes you look more legit and can help you get paid faster.
Don’t stress too much about it though. As long as it’s clear and has all the important info, you’re good.
Just use Google Sheets. Make a basic table with job details and costs. Add your name at the top. Works fine for me. Clients only care about the numbers anyway.
I’ve been through the whole invoice template hunt myself. Started with a Word doc that looked like a 5-year-old made it. Not great for getting paid on time.
Here’s what worked for me:
I grabbed a free template from Invoice Ninja. Looked professional enough without being fancy. Added my logo (just my business name in a nice font) at the top.
The key parts I include:
I keep it simple. No fancy designs or colors. Just clean and easy to read.
One tip: I number my invoices. Helps me track them better and looks more professional.
Don’t stress too much about it. As long as it’s clear and has all the info, you’re good. Clients care more about your work quality than your invoice design.
Templates? Nah I just scribble it on paper.
Clients don’t care as long as numbers are right.
I use a basic Excel template. Nothing fancy, just the essentials:
Job details, hours, costs, total. My contact info and payment terms at the bottom.
Clients want clear info, not flashy design. I number invoices to stay organized.
If you need ideas, check out Invoice Ninja or Canva. But really, a simple spreadsheet works fine.
Forget templates. Just make a simple spreadsheet with your company name at the top. List the job details, hours worked, and total cost. Add your contact info and payment terms at the bottom. That’s all you need.
I’ve been using this method for years. Clients don’t care about fancy designs. They want to see what they’re paying for and how much. Keep it clean and easy to read.
If you really want a template, Google Sheets has some basic ones. But honestly, you can whip up your own in 10 minutes that’ll work just fine. Don’t overthink it.