You should begin by using an invoice number. How you format your invoicing numbers is up to you. Most use a set number of digits and will begin by placing a few zeros fi… See more

Next should be the date that you are creating your invoice. While you may have other dates, such as when the service or product was ordered, it’s important to use a separate d… See more

You should also include the date that the payment is due. It’s best to give an actual date rather than saying “due in 14 days” to avoid confusion and late payments. See more

Whether you take partial invoice payments or not, you should still track how much was paid by the customer in your invoice. This will keep you from having to make template changes lat… See more

The outstanding amount can be different from the overall invoice total, especially if a customer made a partial payment upfront or you are charging fees for late payments. See more