Best invoicing software for electricians

codeforspark · Sep 14, 2021

Dartlec said:
I think it varies a lot and depends on the job, but I'd say that a lot of electricians, plumbers and other trades base unplanned jobs at least on an hourly rate. I did the same when I fixed computers as a previous occupation.

Some might have a call out or minimum charge, which could perhaps be set separately and taken into consideration too.

I also vary things slightly depending on whether it's a job for a regular client (landlord with several properties for example), or a new client. Travel is sometimes also taken into account if it's further than normal.

However, regardless of that, a system that kept records of how long was spent at each job would be useful purely for information, even if it was decided later to charge for less time.

There are possibly also tradesmen who work to a fixed price for a particular task, such as installing a kitchen, changing a consumer unit, etc. but those would usually be quoted for in advance anyway.

Thanks for your thoughts. I have decided to give this a go! I will base the app around invoicing initially, but wit the added function of timing your work day. I am obsessed with simplicity and functionality so it will be extremely user friendly.

The basic idea is that you can create a new client, then create a job name for that client, click 'start' and 'end' job, which will auto generate an invoice. That is the basics but I can expand on it if it proved useful.

It would be very helpful to get your feedback as it develops if you don't mind? It may take a month or so to get it all set up but I will keep you posted!

telectrix · Sep 14, 2021

as my business has grown, i went from an Embassy 10's packet to a 20's. what with all the extra paperwork, I've had to progress to beermats. now even these are too small to enter all the data and so I am now considering Andrex. It comes on a roll and acceppts sharpie entries, albeit smudged, end of the day, once data has been transmitted to hmrc, enough left to wipe my arse.

JasonB · Oct 7, 2021

codeforspark said:
Thanks for your thoughts. I have decided to give this a go! I will base the app around invoicing initially, but wit the added function of timing your work day. I am obsessed with simplicity and functionality so it will be extremely user friendly.

The basic idea is that you can create a new client, then create a job name for that client, click 'start' and 'end' job, which will auto generate an invoice. That is the basics but I can expand on it if it proved useful.

It would be very helpful to get your feedback as it develops if you don't mind? It may take a month or so to get it all set up but I will keep you posted!

I will like to see the outcome, keep us posted...

codeforspark · Oct 8, 2021

I certainly will, I am about 10% through the development and all going well. The design is very clean and simple and the backend coding is shaping up nicely. I've downloaded all the major invoicing apps and have kept what works and simplified anything that was complicated. Watch this space!

codeforspark · Dec 16, 2021

Hi all, just a quick post to let you know I have made great progress on the invoicing app. It should be ready in about 3 months with beautiful simple layout, a timer for generating invoices based off of hours worked, estimates and customer organisation. Here's a preview of the layout for creating an invoice .. hope you like the design!