Invoices and estimates in PDF format

Creating invoices and estimates may be a consuming task for
freelancers. These tasks are part of their every day work. What
kinds of solutions are available today to make these common
tasks easier and more efficient?

One and probably the most common way to create invoices and
estimates is by using Microsoft Word templates. Templates are
pre-created word documents which allow user to enter information
into designed word tables. This solution requires Microsoft Word
and some knowledge of the software. It also requires populating
client information and your own information every time you need
to create a statement. The biggest downside of templates is the
fact that you can not convert these documents to PDF file format
unless you purchase additional software. This is great
inconvenience because it requires your clients to also own a
compatible version of Microsoft Word. 

Verbumsoft (owner of Translatorsbase.com and
Directfreelance.com) introduced an alternative to word templates
for creating invoices and estimates. The solution allows user to
create such statements online with few clicks of a button. It
allows you to create convenient client database which can be
used when creating invoices. Statements contain service provider
information, client information and a grid of items. Each
created statement (invoice or estimate) can be saved and viewed
from user's account and downloaded as a PDF file. Statements can
be easily emailed to clients as PDF documents. Estimates can be
easily converted to invoices. Both types of statements are
created in similar manner. In order to create an estimates or an
invoice, you need to add at least one client. Logon to your
Translatorsbase.com account and click on "My Business" section.
Click on "Clients" and "Add". Once you have added a client,
click on "Statements" link and use the provided form to create
an online statement.