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Re: Show HN: Invoice-o-matic – a free online invoice tool

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Post by davidjgraph »

moron4hire wrote: post #20

What does this do for me that the MS Word template that comes installed with Office does not? EDIT: I'm serious. I can think of several reasons why I would not want to use this, ranging from "I don't want to have to remember a specific URL for this one purpose" all the way up to "I don't want to be sending my invoice data over an unsecured connection to some random statup-of-the-month."

On the second stage there's a link to the generated PDF, you could download that and send, instead of having them do it for you.

Re: Show HN: Invoice-o-matic – a free online invoice tool

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Post by davedx »

RobAley wrote: post #40

While this is good from a UX perspective, don't rely on tools like this to make sure that you include all information on an invoice that you're legally required to include. For instance, in the UK (which appears to be where this company is based), all invoices for VAT registered companies must carry their VAT Registration Number. However with this tool, even if you select to include VAT in the settings (which you mus…

Indeed. Here in the Netherlands I need to include a line stating "The VAT is transferred to you" if I'm invoice clients outside of the EU, because I do not charge them VAT. These kind of options can be tricky.

Re: Show HN: Invoice-o-matic – a free online invoice tool

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Post by jot »

For those not familiar with FreeAgent (the makers of this (marketing) app), they are one of the UK's most successful SaaS startups. I've been fortunate enough to have been a user of their main app (http://freeagent.com) for two of my businesses accounts since they started back in 2007.

The positive difference FreeAgent have made to running my businesses is on a par with that of Heroku. They saved me days (possibly weeks) of time and provided a user experience that's a genuine joy to use. FreeAgent have almost made doing my accounts fun. While they're not a replacement for having an accountant, they do have accountants on their team who have worked promptly with my accountant and I when we've had questions.

Re: Show HN: Invoice-o-matic – a free online invoice tool

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Post by afcapel »

RobAley wrote: post #40

While this is good from a UX perspective, don't rely on tools like this to make sure that you include all information on an invoice that you're legally required to include. For instance, in the UK (which appears to be where this company is based), all invoices for VAT registered companies must carry their VAT Registration Number. However with this tool, even if you select to include VAT in the settings (which you mus…

You can include your VAT number, or any other info you want, in the field for your company details.

Re: Show HN: Invoice-o-matic – a free online invoice tool

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Post by gadders »

I was just about to comment and say "This is all well and good but I use an integrated tool called FreeAgent to manage my freelance business." and then noticed this is created by FreeAgent.

I have to say, for UK folks, that run a small business or are IT Contractors, FreeAgent is a very useful tool.

Re: Show HN: Invoice-o-matic – a free online invoice tool

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Post by PanMan »

mtrimpe wrote: post #21

I'd love to be able to specify the subtotal after VAT is applied as well, since that's often what you quote in practice and converting that to pre-VAT prices is a PITA. VAT is also actually called BTW here, so the ability to change how VAT is called would be useful as well.

Do you quote companies, or people? When I quote companies, I never include VAT (I guess you are also Dutch). Including VAT makes you sound more expensive, and the client can deduct the VAT anyway. So quote without VAT for companies.
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