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Marlow Studiohe***@****ow.studio
INVOICE
#26-27/0413
Billed toElin Berg, Nordholm Design Studio
TermsNet 14 days
ItemQtyRateAmount
Brand identity, phase 212,400.002,400.00
Style guide document1450.00450.00
Sub Total2,850.00
Tax (7%)199.50
Total Due$3,049.50
Thank you for your business. Payment due within 14 days.
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Billbooks runs on a global edge network

Your invoices, estimates and clients are served from the network location closest to you, not from one machine on the other side of the world. Moving between a list, a new invoice and a sent document happens in the time it takes to look at it.

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How it works

Pick a client

Choose from your client list, or add a new one on the spot.

Search clients
Nordholm Design Studio

Add line items, tax, and terms

Pull items from your catalog or type them fresh. Set payment terms and, if you want, a payment reminder for this invoice.

ItemQtyAmount
Brand identity1$2,400.00

Send it

The client gets a clean, branded invoice by email, with a secure link, no login required to view or pay.

To: el**@************gn.com
Send Invoice

Track it to paid

Know when it's been opened, when it's overdue, and when it's settled, all from one list.

#26-27/0413 Overdue
#26-27/0412 Paid
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Pick a client, or add one on the spot

Start typing and Billbooks autocompletes from your client list, city and all. New client? Add them inline without leaving the invoice. Line items work the same way, so a full invoice comes together in seconds.

See every invoice at a glance

BillbooksAll Invoices
Collected
$18,940.00
Sent
$1,890.00
Overdue
$3,049.50
All InvoicesDraftSentOverduePaidRecurring
Invoice #StatusClientAmount
#26-27/0413OverdueNordholm Design StudioElin Berg$3,049.50
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#26-27/0411SentRiverside Fitness Co.Tom Delgado$1,890.00
#26-27/0410DraftBaywatch Cleaning ServicesMarisol Reyes$640.00
#26-27/0409Coastline Web HostingHarbor Realty Group$2,300.00
#26-27/0408OverdueSummit Roofing LLCDana Whitcomb$980.00

Branded, itemized, and consistent every single time

Every invoice carries your logo, your columns, and your totals, laid out the same clean way each time, so your billing always looks like you.

Marlow Studiohe***@****ow.studio
INVOICE
#26-27/0413
Billed toElin Berg, Nordholm Design Studio
TermsNet 14 days
ItemQtyRateAmount
Brand identity, phase 212,400.002,400.00
Style guide document1450.00450.00
Sub Total2,850.00
Tax (7%)199.50
Total Due$3,049.50
Thank you for your business. Payment due within 14 days.

Send it exactly the way you want

Billbooks pre-fills the From, To, and Subject. Tweak the message, add a Bcc, attach the PDF, and nothing leaves until you click Send.

Send Invoice×
no******@*******ks.com
el**@************gn.com
Add a copy for yourself
Invoice #26-27/0413 from Billbooks
Hi Elin, please find your invoice attached. Thank you for your business.
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Share an invoice or quote on WhatsApp or Messenger

Email is still the default, and it is not the only way out. Send an invoice, quote or proforma straight from Billbooks in one tap. It shares the same secure link the client would get by email, so they can view it and pay from the message, and you still see when it was opened.

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Adapt to your business

Custom invoice columns

Rename the Items, Units, Rate, and Amount headers from Preferences so the invoice reads the way you actually bill.

Invoice templates

Pick the layout your invoice is built from in Preferences. More template designs are on the way.

Terms and conditions

Save your standard terms once and they auto-fill onto every new invoice, then edit them per invoice when a job needs different terms.

Set taxes

Apply GST, VAT, or a custom tax rate, and Billbooks does the math on every line and the total for you.

Set QR

Add a payment QR code to the invoice so clients can scan and pay from their phone in seconds.

Set Digital Signature

Add your signature from Preferences so every invoice goes out looking signed off, not just sent.

Attachments
Signed contract.pdf
240 KB
Reference photo.jpg
1.2 MB
Purchase order.pdf
88 KB
Drop files or browse to attach

Attach the paperwork

Attach a signed contract, a reference photo, or a purchase order straight onto the invoice. It travels with the invoice, so the client has everything in one place, no separate email thread.

A client portal that does not make clients log in

The link opens a clean, branded page with the amount due, the line items, and a Pay Now button when a payment gateway is connected. No account, no password, just the invoice and a way to settle it.

billbooks.com/i/nordholm-0413No login
Invoice #26-27/0413Due
Amount due
$3,049.50
Brand identity, phase 2$2,400.00
Style guide document$450.00
Pay Now

For invoices that repeat, or that go quiet

Recurring invoices

Retainers and subscriptions bill on repeat. Set it up once, and Billbooks sends every cycle on schedule.

WeeklyFortnightlyMonthlyYearly

Set an end date, or a number of invoices to send, and it stops on its own.

See Recurring Invoices →

Automatic payment reminders

Turn them on when you send, and Billbooks chases unpaid invoices for you, getting firmer the longer they stay open.

3 days A friendly nudge
7 days A firmer reminder
15 days A final notice
See Payment Integrations →

The essentials, one click away

Quick actions

Send, forward, print, or duplicate straight from the list.

Open alerts

Know the moment a client opens the invoice.

Digital signature

Add a signature so it looks signed off, not just sent.

Auto payment reminders

Billbooks chases the late payment for you, automatically.

Attach files & receipts

Drop a contract, photo, or receipt onto the invoice.

Every feature above is included at one flat price, no add-on tiers.

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Your client opens the invoice. You find out the second it happens.

The link opens a clean, mobile invoice with a Pay Now button, no app, no account. The moment they open or pay it, you get a notification.

Invoice #26-27/0413 was opened by Elin Berg, Nordholm Design Studio, today at 2:12 pm.

BILLED TO

Elin Berg, Nordholm Design Studio

AMOUNT DUE

$3,049.50

Brand identity, phase 2$2,400.00
Style guide document$450.00
Pay Now

Access using a secure link, without a login

Clients view their invoices using a secured link, no account to create and no password to remember, so nothing stands between them and paying you.

100% inbox delivery

Billbooks sends over premium SSL with white label IPs, so your invoices land in the inbox, not the spam folder, on every major platform.

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What people building invoices with Billbooks say

Rated 4.7/5 on Capterra and 4.2/5 on G2, based on early reviews.

★★★★★

"I used to hate sending invoices and chasing payment. Now I set the reminder once and forget about it."

Freelance designer

★★★★★

"The client portal link means I stop getting 'how do I pay this' emails. They just tap Pay Now."

Marketing agency owner

★★★★★

"Renumbering invoices by hand in a spreadsheet was the worst part of my week. Billbooks just handles it."

Independent consultant

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    Questions

    Does Billbooks number invoices automatically? +

    Yes, invoice numbers are assigned automatically and stay sequential, no more renumbering a template by hand.

    Can a client pay directly from the invoice? +

    Yes, if you've connected a payment gateway (PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.Net, or Braintree), the client can pay straight from the invoice they receive.

    Will I know when a client opens my invoice? +

    Yes, open alerts are built in, so you know when it's been seen, not just sent.

    Can I rename the columns on my invoice? +

    Yes, from Preferences you can rename the Items, Units, Rate, and Amount headers to match how you bill.

    Can I attach files to an invoice? +

    Yes, add supporting files like a contract or a reference photo directly on the invoice before you send it. They stay attached for the client to see.

    Does a client need an account to view or pay an invoice? +

    No, the invoice link opens to a branded page with no login required, plus a Pay Now button if you have a payment gateway connected.

    Can I set up an invoice to repeat automatically? +

    Yes, set up a recurring invoice once and Billbooks generates and sends it on your schedule. See Recurring Invoices for the details.

    What can I do from an invoice's action menu? +

    View, Edit, Send Invoice, Forward Invoice, Print, Download PDF, or Duplicate, all one click away from any row in your invoice list.

    Is invoicing included in the $7.95/month plan? +

    Yes, unlimited invoices, included at the one flat price.

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