Managing Invoices
Simple Invoices supports three invoice styles, full line-item management, and PDF/email delivery.
Invoice Types
There are three types of invoices:
Creating an Invoice
- Go to Invoices → New Invoice
- Select the Biller (who is sending the invoice)
- Select the Customer
- Choose the Invoice Type
- Add line items: products, descriptions, quantities, prices
- Set the payment type, preference, and any notes
- Click Save
Invoice Statuses
Exporting Invoices
Each invoice can be exported in multiple formats:
- PDF: Professional invoice document for printing or emailing
- Spreadsheet (XLSX): For accounting or data processing
- Word Processor (DOCX): For editing in Word
- Print View: Clean HTML view optimized for browser printing
Recurring Invoices
Set up invoices that automatically repeat:
- Go to Invoices → Recurrence
- Create a recurring profile with the invoice details
- Set the frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
- The system will generate invoices on schedule
Email Delivery
To email an invoice directly:
- Open the invoice
- Use the Export button and select the email option
- The customer's email from their profile will be used automatically
- Configure SMTP settings under Settings → System Preferences to enable sending