Videographer's Invoice?

1. MOHSHSIHd
   Member

   

   So, I got my first real video job this next Saturday. The guy told me to "bring an invoice" so I can get paid. I didn't want to sound like an idiot, so I didn't ask him what that meant.

   I know this may be really obvious, but what the hell do I need to bring exactly?

   Thanks

   Posted 4 years ago #

2. Tom Scratch
   Member

   

   Sounds like a formal contractor relationship with the "guy."� �  On the invoice you will bill him for whatever fee you agree on.�  You give him the paperwork (invoice), he gives you the cash.� �  This gives him a receipt for his business, documenting his expense for your services.� �  Could be used for determining income of the business, supporting expenses (offsetting income) claimed with the IRS, supporting a budget submitted to a source of grant funds financing the film production, etc.

   Also, you have a copy for your records.  Important when you are filing taxes and you are into the big money.

   If you don't have invoices with letterhead, knock one out withÃ� wordprocessing software, like MS Word.Ã� Ã� Doesn't have to be fancy, couple lines, the date, the amount,Ã� time involved, what was delivered (e.g., camera services for x amount of time).Ã� Ã�  Stick a number in an upper corner (Invoice #Ã� 016), like you'veÃ� done it a few times.Ã� Ã� Ã� A handscribed/scribbled "invoice" on back of envelope not recommended although would prob serve the purpose.Ã� Ã�  First choice might be to get a pad of invoices at your local office depot for a few bucks.

   Your first gig, hope it's a good one!!

   REGARDS ... TOM

   (What's with the tiny font on this forum.�  What curli-Q's will be added without my permission when I click Send Post...)

   Posted 4 years ago #

3. DewKnight
   Member

   

   You can also get the free version of Quickbooks here: http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product/accounting-software/free-accounting-software.jhtml

   Posted 4 years ago #

4. take2visualmedia
   Member

   

   Thanks for the QB link....

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   You can also get the free version of Quickbooks here: http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product/accounting-software/free-accounting-software.jhtml

    

   Posted 4 years ago #

5. faqvideo
   Member

   

   Here is mine as an example:

   _______________________________________________

   BRIGHT MOTION
   Video Production and Services

   25 Grady Cres Nepean ON K2H 5S2
   Phone (613) 828-2200
   http://www.brightmotion.com

   INVOICE #123-07

   DATE: September 20, 2007

   CUSTOMER: XYZ

   Service or product                               $xx.00

   PST 8% (or any other taxes applicable)   $xx.00

   Total                                                $xx.00

   Please make your cheque payable to: Bright Motion.

   ________________________________________________________

   The easier the better.

   World Video Conversions

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   Posted 4 years ago #

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