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Creating & Sending Invoices

Create standalone invoices for buyers, upload existing invoices for AI extraction, or send invoices with embedded payment links for instant collection and faster cash flow.

Updated over 2 months ago

Ways to Create Invoices

From Invoice Dashboard (Independent)

Create standalone invoices without a Sales Order. Go to Sales → Invoices → Create Invoice. Useful for buyers not using Quotable, ad-hoc billing, service invoices, or billing outside the standard SO workflow.

Upload Existing Invoice (Coming Soon)

Upload invoice files you've created in other systems (Excel, Word, PDF). AI Parser extracts all data with 99% accuracy and populates invoice fields automatically.

Supported Formats

Documents

  • PDF

  • TXT

  • Word (.doc, .docx)

  • Excel (.xlsx, .xls, .csv)

Images

  • .jpeg, jpg

  • .png

  • .tiff

Creating Independent Invoices

Step 1: Start New Invoice

Go to Invoices dashboard and click + Create Invoice. Select buyer from your contacts or enter new buyer information.

Step 2: Enter Invoice Details

Fill in:

  • Invoice Number: Auto-generated or custom

  • Invoice Date: Today's date or custom date

  • Due Date: Based on payment terms

  • Buyer Information: Company name, contact, address

  • Line Items: Add products/services with quantities and pricing

  • Payment Terms: Net 30, net 60, or custom

Pro Tip: Use the Contact Book feature to quickly fill in contact details.

Step 3: Add Line Items

Add products from My Products catalog or enter manually. Include descriptions, quantities, unit prices, and discounts if applicable. System auto-calculates subtotals, taxes, and grand total.

Step 5: Send

Click Create & Send Invoice. Invoice delivered to buyer with embedded payment options.


What Happens After Sending

Automatic Bill Generation for Buyers Using Quotable AI

When you send an invoice, the system automatically creates a corresponding Bill in the buyer's account. Buyer receives email notification with invoice and payment link. Bill appears in their Bills dashboard immediately.

Q: What if the Buyer doesn't have an active Quotable Account?

Answer: The Buyer doesn't need to have an active Quotable account to receive your invoice. The buyer can still receive, view and download invoices via no-login links.

Email Notification

Buyers receive professional email including invoice summary, payment link button ("Pay Now"), due date and payment terms, and your company branding.

Payment Options

Buyers can:

  • Pay instantly via embedded Quotable Payments link (credit cards, e-wallets)

  • Use offline payments (bank transfer, check) using their own system and uploading the proof of payment manually.

  • Download invoice PDF for their records

Invoice Statuses

Sent

Invoice delivered to buyer, awaiting payment. This is the initial status when invoice is first sent.

Partially Paid

Buyer has made partial payment. Remaining balance is still due. Track partial payment progress in invoice details.

Paid

Full invoice amount received and verified. Transaction complete. Invoice marked as fully paid.

Cancelled

Invoice cancelled. No payment expected. Use when invoice was sent in error or order was cancelled.


Payment Status Tracking

Unpaid

Default status when invoice is sent. No payments received yet.

For Verification (Manual Payment Recording)

Manual Payment submitted by buyer but awaiting your verification. Applies to offline payments (bank transfers, checks).

Partially Paid

Some payment received, balance remaining. Shows amount paid and amount due.

Paid

Full amount received and verified. Payment complete.


Embedded Payment Links

Quotable Payments Powered by Stripe (Global)

For international buyers, embedded payment links use Stripe infrastructure. Supports credit/debit cards, digital wallets, and multiple currencies.

Quotable Payments Powered by PayMongo (Philippines)

For Philippine market, embedded links use PayMongo. Supports cards, GCash, GrabPay, and local payment methods in PHP.

Instant Collection

Buyers click "Pay Now" in email and complete payment in seconds. Reduces collection time from 3-60 days to same-day payment.


Invoice Fields and Information

Every invoice includes:

  • Invoice number (auto-generated unique ID)

  • Invoice date and due date

  • Buyer company and contact details

  • Seller (your) company information and logo

  • Line items: descriptions, quantities, unit prices, amounts

  • Subtotal before tax

  • Applicable taxes

  • Total amount due

  • Payment terms (Advance Payment, net 30, net 60, etc.)

  • Payment schedule (if milestone-based)

  • Embedded payment link

  • Notes or special instructions

When to Use Independent Invoices

Buyers Not Using Quotable

Create invoices for buyers who don't have Quotable accounts. They receive the invoice via email and can pay via embedded links without logging in.

Service Billing

Invoice for services rendered that don't follow the standard product order workflow. Consulting, professional services, or subscription billing.

Ad-Hoc Charges

Bill for one-time charges, adjustments, or additional fees not connected to a specific Sales Order.

Manual Quote Acceptance

When buyers accept your manual quotes verbally or via email, create invoices directly without waiting for formal PO or SO workflow.


Result

Create professional invoices independently, upload for AI extraction, and send with embedded payment links. Get paid faster without requiring Sales Orders or complex workflows.

Tips

  • Use independent invoices for buyers not on Quotable

  • Upload existing invoice files and let AI extract data automatically

  • Always review AI-extracted data before sending (99% accurate)

  • Include embedded payment links for same-day collection potential

  • Set realistic due dates based on buyer payment terms

  • Track invoice status to identify which need follow-up

  • Send invoices immediately after delivery to avoid collection delays

  • Use partial payment tracking for large invoices with milestone payments

  • Download invoice PDFs before sending to keep copies for your records

  • Invoice creates automatic Bills on buyer side—no manual action needed

  • Add products from My Products catalog for faster line item entry

  • Use custom invoice numbers if following your own numbering system

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