Invoicing & Payments
Invoicing & Payments
Getting paid is the point. Yet many small business owners use Word documents or spreadsheets — and then wonder why clients are slow to pay. Professional invoicing software makes it easy to send polished invoices, accept online payment, and automate reminders.
The average invoice paid online is settled 3x faster than invoices paid by check.
What to Look for
Online payment acceptance. The most important feature. If clients can pay by credit card from the invoice, they will pay faster.
Automatic reminders. Good software sends reminders at 7, 14, and 30 days overdue automatically.
Recurring invoices. Clients on retainer get invoiced automatically — no manual work.
FreshBooks
Professional invoicing with time tracking and expenses
- Professional invoice templates
- Accept credit cards online
- Automatic late payment reminders
- Time tracking and expense capture
Wave
100% free invoicing with no limits
- Unlimited free invoices
- Accept payments (fees apply)
- Automatic reminders
- Connects to Wave accounting
QuickBooks Online
Invoicing plus full accounting
- Invoicing and payment collection
- Full accounting and bookkeeping
- Payroll available
- Tax preparation support
Back to the full guide
Run Your Business Efficiently →Still looking for the right business?
Browse 665+ Business Ideas →