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Invoice format question

Posted By: AzMT on 2006-10-14
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This is my first account.   This is the format I'd like to use for my invoice.  I want to be 100% sure I'm not missing anything.  Thanks so much!  I'm open to suggestions.


 


My name, address, phone number
















































 
INVOICE TO:
 
 
 
ATTN:
 
INVOICE FOR:
 
TOTAL PAYABLE:
 
PAYABLE TO:
 
INVOICE #:
 
DATE OF INVOICE:
 
 
 
Due upon receipt


 


 




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I keep a spread sheet going in Excel showing by date and doctor (I have 3 clinics, 6 docs) their daily line counts.   I do my invoices in Quick Books showing monthly totals by doctor for that clinic taken from my spreadsheet and print a copy of the spread sheet -- showing only their line counts and attach it.   I like the spreadsheet as it tells me if I am on target for the month, etc.  The Quick Book keeps my totals for tax time.   As I have said many time, the simpler for me the more time I can spend typing making money.  Any more questions, E-mail me and I will try and help with more details.   Patti


 


 


Dummy invoice on its way. :) (nm)

I have always done it on invoice and letter
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Personally, I don't think you have any business subbing out work if you're no more prepared to pay and, apparently, are careless with the information that your sub receives from you. You could also be considered breeching confidentiality if you're not having the sub sign some sort of understanding regarding the confidential nature of the work you're sending out.


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attach a letter to your next invoice sm
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really an IC at all.  Their line counter program, not mine, they decide so why should I even invoice?
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Email attachment to either webmaster@mtstars.com or admin@mtstars.com


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RIGHT FOOT, TWO VIEWS:

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format

The example given by the other poster is good, but you may also want to add the date of the exam.


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answer to format ?

I woud put the heading "Recommendations" and then type under that the ". . . these five reasons":


1.  ________


2.  _________, etc.


Auto format

You should be able to restore by formatting your commands.  Just go in and find auto commands and click the one that over turned that.


Good luck!


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