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  James Brett January 14, 2015 at 1:22pm

  I use Quickbooks online as its easy and means I can add work to invoices while out. Others use Jobber
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  Daniel Lampard January 14, 2015 at 1:29pm

  Quickbooks looks look, how do you find it? i like the idea it syncs to your bank. 
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  Phil Shaw January 14, 2015 at 1:50pm

  I also use Quickbooks online as its easy and simple and can use it on the go on the app invoiving estimates and expences all tracked in only place  its great
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  Daniel Lampard January 14, 2015 at 2:03pm

  Phil, are you able to print the invoices from the app? if you have a wireless printer 
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  Darren Walters January 14, 2015 at 2:14pm

  I used to use word and as I got busier I would overwrite invoices and forget to change the date or other information. It also got harder and harder to keep tabs on payments.<br />
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  I started using Jobber last year and I wouldn't be without it. It ties all your scheduling, quotes and invoices up and has reminders for late jobs, payments, quote follow ups etc. It does lots more too. Take a look on their website. I think you may still get a discount for being a LJN member but don't quote me on that.
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  Daniel Lampard January 14, 2015 at 2:17pm

  Do you have a link darren? i can only find the US one?
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    Darren Walters > Daniel Lampard January 14, 2015 at 2:23pm

    I'm having trouble pasting from my iPad. Search for getjobber they are Canadian I believe but it's all good in the UK with the correct currency etc.
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  Green Hand January 14, 2015 at 3:29pm

  I use freeagent as not only does it do your invoices and track payments it also does your tax return. I looked at all the options and found this one to be the best for function and price.if you like I can send you a recommendation code and you will get a discount.
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  Robbie January 14, 2015 at 3:57pm

  I also use jobber and am a big fan of it!

  Daniel have a look at Scheduling apps/software thread as jobber is talked about in some detail.
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  Gary RK January 14, 2015 at 4:35pm

  Keep one eye on what you need now and the other on where you plan to be....

  Free software has it's limit's and you do not want to be tied in if you plan on growing.

  Some free/basic invoicing packages do have upgrade paths to more featured versions.

  So, look at what you need;

  - a basic peice of software to generate an invoice; ie invoice2go, ProjectQuote, QBFree, Xero basic etc..

  - a more comprehensive Accounts software that will help maintain your financial position and produce management accounts, reporting, cashflow, trial year end accounts for HMRC (with/without Accountants help); ie Sage, QB, Xero etc

  - an integrated package that combines book keeping, accounts, scheduling, customer database/crm etc; ie Jobber, QX, SAP etc

  The cost (and features) rise depending on your requirements...

  Free is NOT always best for a business ...sometimes it's best to pay for a (more) premium product. You often get better support, features, people to talk to, peer to peer help etc