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Configure invoice documents

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Invoice settings in Leadtime

In Leadtime, the content of invoice documents - such as greeting and closing formulas - can be flexibly customized. The system follows a clearly structured three-level principle, which allows both general standards to be defined and individual requirements to be taken into account at customer or individual case level.

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The basic settings are made at workspace level and apply to all invoices, reminders and cancellation documents in the entire system. However, these texts can also be adapted for individual organizations (customers) - for example, if certain customers require a different tone, language or content. In such cases, the organization setting overrides the general workspace standard.

For maximum flexibility, it is also possible to deviate from the standard at the level of an individual invoice. In this way, individual formulations can be adapted directly in the context of the respective invoice - e.g. to address a special case, an anniversary formulation or a project-related note.

This tiered architecture offers the optimal balance of efficiency through standardization and flexibility for individual communication - and thus strengthens the professionalism and customer orientation of your company.

Modify invoice settings for individual invoices

In Leadtime, invoice content can not only be defined at workspace or organization level - it can also be customized for individual invoices. This is particularly helpful if you want to deviate from the standard texts or billing rules in a specific situation, e.g. for international customers, special conditions or individual cases.

This is how it works

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Once you have selected an invoice in the Receivables area, you will find the "Customize" button at the top right.

Click on it to open the "Customize invoice settings" dialog .

Here you can individually define all relevant content and rules for this one invoice - without affecting other customers or projects.

The following settings are possible

 
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Basic settings

  • Invoice language
    • Set the language to German or English, depending on the language in which the invoice is to be issued.

Reminder settings

These affect the behavior for overdue invoices:

  • Activate overdue fee
    • Standard: the organization or workspace settings apply
    • Activated: a defined reminder fee is due (e.g. €40)
    • Deactivated: no reminder fee is charged
  • Activate interest on invoices
    • Standard: the higher-level settings apply
    • Activated: interest on arrears is charged (prime rate + e.g. 9%)
    • Deactivated: no interest is charged

The input fields for the overdraft fee and interest rates can be adjusted directly in the dialog.

Customize text modules

The text modules are divided into thematic sections:

General

  • Closing formula
    • Used in every type of document, e.g:

      "Yours sincerely, #senderNameAndPosition"

Invoice

  • Invoice greeting
    • Personal introduction at the top of the invoice document

  • Invoice footer
    • Standard line for payment due date and account details

  • Reminder fee warning
    • Optional text to announce reminder fees for non-payment

First reminder

  • Greeting
    • z.B.: "Dear Sir or Madam, unfortunately we have not received any payment as of today ..."

Cancellation

  • Introductory text for cancelation invoices, e.g:
    • "We hereby cancel our invoice [number] for the amount of ..."

Text variables for welcome and closing formulas

The following variables can be used in the greeting and closing formulas for invoices, reminders and cancelations. The variables are automatically replaced by the corresponding values.

Variable
Variable Description
Account Number
The account number for payments
Due Date
The date by which the invoice must be paid
Reminder Penalty
The additional fee for reminders
Interest Percent
The percentage of interest on late payments
Sender Name and Position
The name and position of the person sending the invoice
Sender Name
The name of the person sending the invoice
Sender position
The position of the person sending the invoice
Invoice Number
The unique identifier of the invoice
Project Name
The name of the project linked to the invoice
Project Short Name
The short name of the project
Client Company Name
The name of the client company
Contact Person
The primary contact person for the invoice
Invoice Net
The net amount of the invoice before taxes and fees
Invoice Total
The total amount of the invoice without taxes
Full Total
The total amount including all taxes and fees
Overdue Interest Percent
The percentage of interest on overdue payments
Overdue Interest Days
The number of days after which interest accrues on overdue payments
Today's Date
The current date on which the invoice is created or viewed
Dear Customer
Universal salutation based on the gender of the recipient

Conclusion

With the individual invoice settings at individual invoice level, you can communicate professionally and flexibly in Leadtime even in special cases - without changing your overarching standards.

This keeps your processes efficient - and still personal.

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