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Mike, who runs a retail business named “Retail Haven,” wants to customize the invoice layout to better reflect his business branding and information needs.
Step 1: Access the Invoice Layouts Section #
- Navigate to Invoice Layouts:
- Description: Go to the section in JoliBiz where you can manage and edit invoice layouts.
- Example: Mike logs into his JoliBiz account, navigates to the “Settings” menu, and selects “Invoice Layouts.”
Step 2: Select the Invoice Layout to Edit #
- Choose the Layout to Edit:
- Description: Find the invoice layout you want to customize and select the edit option.
- Example: Mike wants to edit the default invoice layout used for his sales.
- Action: Mike clicks on the “Edit” button next to the desired invoice layout.
Step 3: Customize the Invoice Layout #
- Edit Invoice Header:
- Description: Customize the header of the invoice, which typically includes your business name, logo, and contact information.
- Example: Mike wants to ensure his business name, “Retail Haven,” and logo are prominently displayed.
- Action: Mike uploads his business logo and types “Retail Haven” in the business name field.
- Edit Invoice Body:
- Description: Modify the main body of the invoice, including itemized lists, pricing, and tax information.
- Example: Mike wants to add a column for product descriptions.
- Action: Mike adds a new column for product descriptions and ensures all relevant information such as quantity, unit price, and total price are included.
- Edit Invoice Footer:
- Description: Customize the footer to include terms and conditions, thank you notes, or additional contact information.
- Example: Mike wants to add a thank you note and his business’s return policy.
- Action: Mike types a thank you note and the return policy in the footer section.
Step 4: Preview and Save the Layout #
- Preview Changes:
- Description: Before saving, preview the invoice layout to ensure it looks as expected.
- Example: Mike clicks on the “Preview” button to see how the invoice will look with the changes.
- Action: Mike reviews the preview to check for any errors or adjustments needed.
- Save Changes:
- Description: Save the customized invoice layout.
- Example: Once satisfied with the changes, Mike saves the new invoice layout.
- Action: Mike clicks on the “Save” button to apply the changes.
Step 5: Set the Default Invoice Layout (Optional) #
- Set as Default:
- Description: If this customized layout is to be used as the default for all invoices, set it as the default layout.
- Example: Mike wants this new layout to be the standard for all sales invoices.
- Action: Mike selects the option to set this layout as the default.
Final Step: Review and Test #
- Test the New Layout:
- Description: Create a test invoice to ensure everything displays correctly with real data.
- Example: Mike generates a test invoice for a recent sale to see the new layout in action.
- Action: Mike checks the test invoice for any final adjustments.