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In any job management system, the reason tradies get paid late starts early: invoicing is a separate chore with no natural trigger, so it slips to tonight, then to the weekend. The fix is structural. The invoice should be created by the system when the work is agreed, and be ready the moment the work is done. That is how Chippie is built.
The invoice already exists
When a quote is accepted, Chippie creates the job and a draft invoice together. You never sit down to "do the invoicing" from scratch, because the invoice has existed since the day the client said yes, carrying the agreed amounts.
Completing the job readies the invoice
Mark the job complete and the invoice becomes ready to send. You can send it from your phone before you drive away from site, which is the single best habit for getting paid: the job is fresh, the client expects it, and nothing is forgotten.
Send and track
The client gets a professional PDF by email and a secure link to view it online, no login needed. From there, payment is tracked through to paid.
Common questions
Can I edit the invoice before sending?
Yes. The draft carries the accepted quote's amounts, and you can adjust it before it goes out (variations, extra materials, agreed changes).
Can I create an invoice manually?
Yes. Invoices can be created manually as well as automatically from accepted quotes and completed jobs.
When does the paid date get recorded?
Automatically, when the payment is confirmed or marked paid. See Taking payments.
