The average small business carries $84,000 in outstanding receivables at any given time, according to Xero. A clear, professional Lance Invoice sent within 48 hours of completing work is 3x more likely to be paid on time — this template makes that the default.

What’s inside this Lance Invoice template

• Deposit and instalment tracking — record partial payments and show the remaining balance
• Project-based invoicing — group line items by project phase or deliverable
• Colour-coded payment status — overdue invoices turn red automatically after the due date
• Monthly revenue summary — see total invoiced and total collected, side by side

How to use this Lance Invoice template

1. Get instant access using the button above.
2. Make a copy via File → Make a copy to save it to your Drive.
3. Add your business name, logo, and payment details in the Settings tab.
4. Fill in the client details, line items, and due date for your first invoice.
5. Download as PDF via File → Download → PDF and send directly to your client.

Why Google Sheets for Lance Invoice?

For freelancers and small businesses sending fewer than 100 invoices per month, Google Sheets is the fastest, cheapest professional invoicing solution available. This template formats everything automatically — you just fill in the work.

Frequently asked questions

How do I send the invoice to a client?

Go to File → Download → PDF to create a clean PDF, then attach it to your email. Alternatively, share the Google Sheets link directly if your client prefers that format.

Can I track whether invoices have been paid?

Yes. The template includes a payment status column and a tracker tab that shows all outstanding invoices and their due dates in one view.

Does the template handle different tax rates?

Yes. The tax rate is a configurable cell — change it once and every invoice in the file applies the updated rate automatically.