Struggling with the right language for my invoices. As a one-person show, I want to sound professional but not overly formal. Anyone care to share their invoice templates or key phrases they use? Particularly interested in how you describe your services without sounding too salesy or vague.
I’ve been there, figuring out the invoice thing. Here’s what I do:
Keep it simple. List the work, dates, and prices.
At the top, I write ‘Invoice for [Client Name]’.
I use these sections:
- Project name
- Tasks completed
- Hours spent
- Total due
For descriptions, I’m brief but clear. Like ‘Logo design - 3 revisions’.
At the bottom, I add:
- Payment due in 14 days
- My bank details
- A quick ‘Thanks for your business’
I avoid jargon or long explanations. If a client needs more info, I’ll send a separate email.
One thing that’s helped: I include my logo. Makes it look a bit more pro without trying too hard.
Remember, it’s just a bill. Make it easy to read and pay.
I just list what I did and when.
Put the price next to each job.
Keep it simple no fancy stuff.
They just wanna know what they’re paying for.
I list what I did and the price. Don’t bother with fancy stuff.
Put a due date at the bottom. Maybe add a ‘thanks’ if you want.
Clients just want to know what they’re paying for. Keep it simple.
I keep my invoices simple and clear. List the services, dates, and costs. Add a brief description if needed.
For the wording, I go with ‘Thanks for your business’ at the top. Then ‘Payment due within X days’ at the bottom.
No need to oversell. Let your work speak for itself.
Over the years, I’ve found it’s best to keep things straightforward on invoices. I list out what I did, when I did it, and how much it costs. Nothing fancy.
For the intro, I usually put something like ‘Here’s a breakdown of services provided.’ At the bottom, I add ‘Please pay within 30 days’ and my payment details.
If I need to explain something, I keep it short. Like ‘Website update - 3 hours’ instead of a long description.
One thing that’s helped me is having a ‘Notes’ section. I use it for anything specific to that job or client. Keeps things personal without being too chatty.
Remember, your invoice is a business document. It should be clear and professional, but still sound like you.
Here’s what works for me:
List out each job with date and price. Keep descriptions short and clear.
At the top, I put ‘Invoice for [month] services’. Bottom line is ‘Due within 14 days’.
No need for fancy language. Clients want to know what they’re paying for, not read a novel.
If you need to explain something, use a separate email. Keep the invoice clean and to the point.
One tip: number your invoices. Makes it easier to track payments and follow up if needed.
Remember, this is a business document. It should look professional, but still sound like you.