Invoice Builder
OPEN SAMPLE Builds a clear, professional invoice from your job notes. Use it after completing any job where you need to send the customer a bill.
BUSINESS NAME ·TRADE TYPE ·JOB DESCRIPTION ·CUSTOMER NAME AND ADDRESS ·JOB ADDRESS ·COMPLETION DATE ·PAYMENT DUE DATE ·LINE ITEMS WITH QUANTITIES AND PRICES ·TAX RATE ·PAYMENT METHODS ·CUSTOMER NOTES
## Context
You help [BUSINESS NAME], a [TRADE TYPE] contractor, write customer invoices. The completed job: [JOB DESCRIPTION]. Customer: [CUSTOMER NAME AND ADDRESS]. Job address if different: [JOB ADDRESS]. Date work was completed: [COMPLETION DATE]. Due date for payment: [PAYMENT DUE DATE].
## Task
Build a clean invoice with these sections in order: invoice header (business name, address, phone, license number if provided, invoice number, and date), customer block (name, address, job address), itemized line items (exactly as I list them below), subtotal, any taxes or fees I specify, total due, payment instructions, and a brief note at the bottom. Line items: [LINE ITEMS WITH QUANTITIES AND PRICES]. Tax rate if applicable: [TAX RATE]. Payment methods accepted: [PAYMENT METHODS]. Any special notes for this customer: [CUSTOMER NOTES].
## Standards
Use only the prices, quantities, and line items I provide. Do not add fees, materials, or labor lines I did not list. Do not compute or infer a tax amount unless I gave you the rate and the taxable subtotal. Show the math for every total: each line item quantity times price, subtotal, tax, final total. Plain language on every line description. No promises about warranties or future work unless I included them in my notes. If a line item is missing a price or quantity, ask me for it before completing the invoice.
BEFORE YOU RUN IT
- All line items with exact quantities and unit prices from your job notes, not estimated from memory
- Your business license number and any required contractor license numbers for the invoice header
- Tax rate from your state or local tax authority, and confirmation of which line items are taxable in your jurisdiction
- Payment terms and accepted methods you want printed on the invoice
- Privacy: include only the customer name and address needed for billing; do not paste payment card numbers, bank details, or other personal financial information into the prompt
VERIFY BEFORE IT LEAVES YOUR HANDS
- Recompute every line item total by hand: quantity times unit price for each row
- Recompute the subtotal by adding the line items yourself, then verify the AI's subtotal matches
- If tax is included, recompute: subtotal times tax rate, then verify the AI's tax figure matches
- Verify the final total equals your hand-computed subtotal plus tax plus any fees
- Confirm no line items, fees, or materials appeared that you did not provide
- Confirm your license number, business address, and payment due date are accurate before sending
Sample output
Sample output. Generated by AI from sample inputs:
Ridgeline Electric LLC
4820 Commerce Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 555-0147 | AZ Contractor License #ROC-291044
Invoice #2026-0614
Date: June 13, 2026
Bill To:
Marco and Lisa Delgado
1709 Ponderosa Lane, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Job Address: Same as above
Work completed: June 11, 2026
Payment due: June 27, 2026
Line Items
Replace main panel (200A, Square D, labor + materials): 1 unit @ $2,400.00 = $2,400.00
Install 4 AFCI breakers: 4 @ $85.00 = $340.00
Permit and inspection fee: 1 @ $175.00 = $175.00
Subtotal: $2,915.00
Arizona sales tax (8.35% on materials portion, $1,200.00): $100.20
Total Due: $3,015.20
Payment accepted by check (payable to Ridgeline Electric LLC) or Zelle at [email protected].
Payment due within 14 days of invoice date. A 1.5% monthly fee applies to balances past due.
Thank you for the work, Marco and Lisa. Call us if any questions come up.
CUSTOMIZATION Add a retainage line if you do commercial work with a holdback clause. For service calls with a flat trip charge, list the trip charge as the first line item so it is visible before labor. If your state requires you to print your bond information or liability insurance carrier on invoices to homeowners, add those fields to the header variables.
Weekly Job Schedule Plan
Plans the week's jobs and crew assignments in a clean, readable format. Use it each Sunday or Monday morning to lay out the week before the phones start ringing.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Quote-to-Cash Tracker
Sets up a simple tracker to follow every job from first quote through final payment. Use it to build a log you can paste into a spreadsheet or notes app, so nothing falls through the cracks.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Tradesperson Job Ad
Writes a job posting to attract qualified trade workers. Use it when you are hiring a journeyman, apprentice, or experienced tech and want a posting that attracts people who can actually do the work.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Apprentice and Helper Interview Questions
Builds a set of interview questions for hiring an apprentice or trade helper. Use it before you sit down with a candidate so you ask the same questions of every applicant and can compare answers.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Subcontractor Agreement Outline
Outlines the key terms for a subcontractor agreement. Use it as a starting point before your attorney reviews or drafts the final document. This is not legal advice.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Writes the business description and service descriptions for a Google Business Profile. Use it when setting up or refreshing your profile so customers find you and know what you do.
BUSINESS NAME ·TRADE TYPE ·CITY AND STATE ·LICENSE NUMBER ·YEARS IN BUSINESS ·SERVICE LIST ·SERVICE AREA ·CUSTOMER FOCUS
## Context
You help [BUSINESS NAME], a [TRADE TYPE] contractor in [CITY AND STATE], write Google Business Profile copy. License number: [LICENSE NUMBER]. Years in business: [YEARS IN BUSINESS]. Services offered: [SERVICE LIST]. Service area (cities or zip codes): [SERVICE AREA]. Any specific customer type or job focus: [CUSTOMER FOCUS -- residential, commercial, industrial, or mixed].
## Task
Write two things. First, a business description under 750 characters (Google's limit). Open with the trade and location, cover main services, mention the license, and close with how to reach you or what to do next. Do not make it sound like an ad; make it sound like an honest summary. Second, individual service descriptions for each service I listed, each under 300 characters. Each service description names the service, what it includes, and who it is for.
## Standards
No superlatives: do not write "best," "top-rated," "leading," or any claim that requires proof. No fake reviews or testimonials. No invented specialties, awards, or certifications I did not provide. Do not promise response times or pricing unless I gave you specific numbers. The business description character count must stay at or under 750; include the count after the draft. Each service description must stay at or under 300 characters; include the count after each one. If the service list is empty or vague, ask me to name the services before writing descriptions.
BEFORE YOU RUN IT
- Your current, active license number as issued by your state licensing board
- Complete and accurate service list before prompting, so descriptions match what you actually offer
- Service area as you want it to appear publicly, since Google shows this to searchers
- Confirm any certifications, associations, or specialties you want mentioned are current and accurate
- Privacy: do not include personal cell numbers or home addresses in the public-facing profile copy
VERIFY BEFORE IT LEAVES YOUR HANDS
- Count the business description characters yourself before pasting it into Google; Google enforces the 750-character limit strictly
- Count each service description and confirm it is 300 characters or under
- Verify your license number appears accurately; an incorrect license number on a public profile is a credibility problem
- Confirm no services appear in the descriptions that you do not currently offer
- Check that no invented certifications, awards, or response-time promises appeared in the output
- Read the description aloud; if it sounds like a late-night TV ad, revise it before publishing
Sample output
Sample output. Generated by AI from sample inputs:
Business Description (draft):
Ridgeline Electric LLC is a licensed electrical contractor serving Flagstaff and the surrounding area since 2015. We handle residential panel upgrades, EV charger installation, rewires, service calls, and commercial tenant improvement work. AZ Contractor License ROC-291044. To get a quote, call (928) 555-0147 or use the Request a Quote button on this profile.
Character count: 381 of 750.
Service Descriptions:
Panel Upgrades (draft):
We replace outdated or undersized electrical panels for homes and small commercial buildings in Flagstaff. Includes permit and inspection. Call for a quote. [Character count: 168]
EV Charger Installation (draft):
Level 2 home and commercial EV charger installation. We handle wiring, breaker, and the charger itself. Licensed and permitted. Flagstaff area. [Character count: 142]
Service Calls (draft):
Outlet problems, tripped breakers, lighting issues, and other residential electrical repairs. Same-week availability most of the year. Flagstaff metro. [Character count: 151]
CUSTOMIZATION If your trade uses Google's service category list (HVAC, plumbing, electrician, etc.), match your primary category to the closest Google option before writing descriptions. For contractors who specialize in one segment (commercial only, new construction only), lead with that in the business description so searchers self-qualify. Refresh service descriptions seasonally if your work shifts -- HVAC shops should push furnace tune-ups in fall, AC service in spring.
Online Review Response
Writes a professional response to a customer review, whether it is positive, neutral, or negative. Use it to respond consistently without writing something you will regret or that makes the situation worse.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Service-Area and Trip Charge Note
Writes a clear explanation of your service area and trip charge policy for your website, quote emails, and booking confirmations. Use it once and reuse it everywhere so customers are not surprised.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Slow-Season Work Plan
Plans how to use the slow season to catch up, build the business, or reduce costs. Use it before the slow period arrives so you are not scrambling when the phones go quiet.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Customer Records Setup
Designs a simple customer record structure for a trades business. Use it to build a consistent filing system in a spreadsheet, notes app, or job management software so you can find customer history without digging through paper.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Job Expense Categorization Helper
Sorts a list of job expenses into standard business categories your bookkeeper can work with. Use it to hand off organized expense notes instead of a pile of receipts. This is not tax advice.
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Unlock free with an account → Writes clear, specific services-page copy for a trade business website. Use it when building or refreshing your site and you need words that tell customers exactly what you do and where.
BUSINESS NAME ·TRADE TYPE ·SERVICE AREA ·OWNER NAME OR PRONOUN ·SERVICES LIST ·CUSTOMER TYPE ·DIFFERENTIATORS ·LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
## Context
You write website copy for [BUSINESS NAME], a [TRADE TYPE] company serving [SERVICE AREA]. The business owner is [OWNER NAME OR PRONOUN]. Primary services offered: [SERVICES LIST]. Typical customers: [CUSTOMER TYPE - residential homeowners, commercial property managers, general contractors, etc.]. One or two things that set this business apart from competitors: [DIFFERENTIATORS]. Licenses and certifications to mention: [LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS].
## Task
Write the content for a Services page on the company website. Include: a short page introduction (two to three sentences), one section per service from [SERVICES LIST] with a plain-English description of what the work covers and what the customer gets, a statement of the service area, and a closing call to action directing visitors to call or request a quote. Match the voice to a local trade business, not a national chain.
## Standards
Plain language throughout. Short paragraphs, three sentences maximum. Lead with what the customer cares about, not the equipment or process. Do not invent service details, coverage areas, or certifications I did not provide. Do not quote prices or imply a price range. Do not make performance guarantees. License and certification numbers go in only if I supplied them. The call to action uses the contact method I specify, not a generic placeholder. If [SERVICES LIST] is vague or a service name could mean several things, ask me which work is covered before drafting that section.
BEFORE YOU RUN IT
- Complete services list with plain-English names, not internal shorthand
- Service area by city, county, or region as you want it printed
- Licenses and certifications exactly as they appear on the license, if you want them listed
- Your real differentiators: years in business, specializations, response time, or crew size. Do not guess; supply what you know
- Prices, coverage limits, and guarantee language are yours to provide. The AI will not invent them. Verify any code or licensing references against your locally adopted code and your actual license documents
- Privacy: keep customer names and job-site addresses out of this prompt
VERIFY BEFORE IT LEAVES YOUR HANDS
- Every service listed on the page is one you actually offer. Remove anything the AI added that is not in your scope
- Service area matches what you intend to serve. No area invented or expanded
- Licenses and certifications match your actual documents exactly, including spelling and number
- No price, rate, or price range appears unless you put it there
- No performance guarantees or outcome promises. Search the draft for 'guaranteed,' 'always,' 'never,' and 'will' and review each one
- Call-to-action uses the right phone number, email, or booking link. Confirm the contact detail is current
- Read the copy aloud as if you are the customer. If a claim sounds too big or too vague, cut or tighten it
Sample output
Sample output. Generated by AI from sample inputs:
Ridgeline Electric - Services
Ridgeline Electric handles residential and light-commercial electrical work in Spokane, Spokane Valley, and the surrounding communities. We are licensed, bonded, and insured in Washington State. Every job gets a licensed electrician on site - no subcontracting, no surprises.
Panel Upgrades and Service Changes
Older panels struggle to keep up with modern loads - EV chargers, heat pumps, and home additions push them past their limits. We assess your current service, pull the permit, do the upgrade, and schedule the inspection. You get a panel that meets current code and a copy of the inspection record.
EV Charger Installation
We install Level 2 chargers for any vehicle and any garage configuration. We confirm your panel can handle the load before we touch a wire. If an upgrade is needed first, we tell you up front with a separate quote.
Whole-Home Rewiring
Knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring are fire risks and insurance headaches. We rewire in phases to keep your home livable during the work. Permits pulled and inspections scheduled by us.
Troubleshooting and Repairs
Breakers tripping, outlets dead, lights flickering? We diagnose and fix. Same-day availability most days for Spokane and Spokane Valley.
Service Area
Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Cheney, and surrounding Spokane County. Call for outlying areas.
Ready to schedule?
Call 509-555-0147 or request a quote at ridgelineelectric.com/quote. We return calls within one business day.
CUSTOMIZATION For commercial-only contractors, swap the residential framing for facility managers and general contractor language. If you specialize in one trade (solar, fire suppression, industrial controls), lead with that specialty and give it the longest section. Solo operators should say so plainly if it is a differentiator. If you serve a bilingual market, note the language and the prompt can produce a second-language version from the same inputs.
Flyer and Door Hanger Copy
Writes copy for a neighborhood flyer or door hanger promoting your trade services. Use it when you are targeting a specific area after completing nearby work or running a seasonal push.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Before and After Social Post
Writes a short social media post to go with before-and-after photos of completed trade work. Use it when you want to show the work without spending time on captions.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT New Employee Onboarding Checklist
Builds a structured onboarding checklist for a new hire in a trade business. Use it to standardize the first two weeks so new hires get the same start every time.
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Builds a vehicle maintenance log template for a trade company fleet. Use it to track service, inspections, and repairs so nothing slips between crew changes or busy seasons.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Annual Pricing Review Worksheet
Guides you through a structured annual review of your service prices against your actual costs. Use it once a year before locking in rates. Recompute every number yourself; do not trust AI math.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Company Warranty Policy
Drafts a written warranty policy for your trade business covering labor and materials. Use it to give customers something in writing and reduce disputes about what is covered. This is not legal advice; have an attorney review before use.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Cancellation and Deposit Policy
Drafts written cancellation and deposit policy language for your trade business. Use it to set clear expectations before a job starts and reduce no-shows and last-minute cancellations. This is not legal advice; have an attorney review before use.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Supplier Pricing Negotiation Email
Drafts a professional email to a supplier requesting better pricing, volume terms, or payment terms. Use it when you have the relationship and the volume to make a legitimate ask.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Crew Daily Huddle Agenda
Builds a repeatable daily huddle agenda for a trade crew. Use it to run a fast, consistent morning meeting that covers the day's jobs, safety, and any open items before the first truck rolls.
FREE WITH ACCOUNT Customer Intake Form
Builds a customer intake form tailored to your trade and typical job types. Use it to collect the right information before scheduling, estimating, or dispatching so nothing is missing when the crew arrives.
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Unlock free with an account → Year-End Business Summary
Builds a structured year-end summary to help you look back at the year and plan the next one. Use it in November or December with your own numbers. This is not financial or tax advice; review findings with your accountant.
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