Invoices
Common Invoice Use Cases
Real-world examples and best practices for different business types using PineBill invoicing.
Use Cases Overview
Discover how different business types can leverage PineBill's invoice management features effectively.
| Business Type | Scenario | Invoice Mode | Setup & Configuration | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance Consultant | Hourly billing for consulting services | Hourly Mode | Different service types (Consulting, Strategy, Implementation) Different hourly rates per service type Time tracking in descriptions | Multiple hourly rates Time-based billing Example: 8 hrs × $150/hr + 2 hrs × $200/hr = $1,600 |
| E-commerce Business | Invoicing for product sales | Product Mode | Detailed product catalog with SKUs Product photos Shipping costs Tax rates | SKU tracking Shipping fees Tax calculation Example: 5 items × $25 + 10 items × $15 + tax + shipping = $317.50 |
| Agency | Project-based billing with team assignments | Product Mode | Employee database Invoice assignment to account managers Custom fields for project IDs Detailed scope descriptions | Team collaboration Project tracking Discount support Example: $5,000 + $1,500 + $800 - 10% discount = $6,570 |
| Professional Services | Mixed billing (hourly + fixed-fee) | Hourly Mode | Time-based work tracking Temporary items for fixed fees Detailed time entries Professional payment terms (Net 30/60) | Hybrid billing Professional terms Time precision Example: 4.5 hrs × $300/hr + 2 hrs × $250/hr + $150 fee = $2,000 |
| Retail/Wholesale | Bulk product orders with quantity discounts | Product Mode | Wholesale price catalog Quantity-based discounts Delivery dates | Bulk pricing Volume discounts Example: 100 × $12.50 + 50 × $8 - 5% discount + shipping = $1,617.50 |