What to Include in the Invoice
Unlike bills and receipts, invoices often include a wide variety of information to provide sufficient details for the purchasing party and ensure a complete record of all transactions for end-of-year accounting and other back-end tasks. At a minimum, an invoice used for collecting payment for the rendering of clothing products (or services related to clothing) should identify the buyer and seller, the type of item/service (and quantity sold), the cost of each, and the total cost of the invoice (including taxes/VAT and other fees). Additionally, the invoice should include information on the salesperson, when the item was ordered and shipped, the shipping company, the shipping address (include a separate field in case the shipping address is different from the billing address), and the order terms. Finally, including a section to list any notes regarding the order or shipping is highly recommended to ensure the buyer has all the necessary details.