first invoice
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- histwinsiste
alright, i just finished my first official freelance project and now i need to put an invoice together. i would rather create my own invoice template using InDesign rather than a program or online service that generates them.
can anyone share with me or direct me to some example web design invoices? I've picked up the Graphics Artists Guild Handbook which has an example, but would like to see others as well.
Thanks so much
- ********0
who gives a shat as long as you get the money
- DavidFelt0
you got a letterhead? use that and put the invoice mumbo jumbo on it
- histwinsiste0
i dont want to pay for any software or web services. and i dont want too look like the amateur i really am.
- ********0
Logo.
Copy.
Paste.
MS Word doc.
I did some BS for you. Please pay me.
done
- stem0
It's simply a case of putting down what you have done with the price underneath.
Put in some detail so there is less chance of any dispute, but don't go mad and it end up taking you longer than it took to do the job!
- histwinsiste0
alright so i guess all those terms and conditions and rights transfered and shit are pretty much not needed?
just keep it plain and simple...
- ********0
yeah just keep it simple that usually works
:)
- Baskerville0
Just use your letterhead. If you don't have letterhead then create one quickly. Your name and contact details at the top of the page will do fine.
In terms of content of the invoice, you should include:
• The dates you worked on the project
• What the work was (eg print design(
• How much you are charging (and if you are charging per hour, per day then a breakdown of how many hours)
• You can also include a job number eg 0001. This is useful when you start doing more work. It also helps you file projects for your archive and records.
ps don't be embarassed about numbering your first job!
hope that helps
- e-pill0
histwinsiste:
use this:
it works for me, and its quick simple and easy!!!
:)
- fake_it_up0
in AI---
logo
date
client/studio
project descript
project price/project hourly rate
final price
- e-pill0
if you need the ai file i can upload it for you. just let me know.
:)
- yourmumrang0
important to include the deelivery schedule (as this can be lost in all the gumf, and be argued about)
its usually better practice to agree the payment and workload prior to producing an invoice, then there is no arguing.
otherwise, do as they said above, all you need is a contact address (must include street etc) and all the rest (tel. no & email) PLUS the details about the job, ammount, date and payment terms (28 days...)
No need to even sign it.
simple
- ********0
I have a good one if you want it dude, you want me to Upload it?
- ********0
Dummy Invoice