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Invoicing · 4 min read
How to Invoice a Job and Record Payments in Estiggle
Create an invoice from a signed proposal, save it, email it to the client, and record deposits and payments so the balance is always clear. A step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Updated Oct 15, 2026
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