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Re: Has anyone else used the "new version" of invo...

by PCHelp-Guru Contributor in Products & Services
‎Feb-01-2024 01:08 PM
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I totally agree, the "new" format sucks.  Why do they insist on fixing things that aren't broken?  Or at least give us the option of choice, rather than forcing this new stuff on us? ... View more

Re: create invoice problem

by PCHelp-Guru Contributor in Products & Services
‎Jan-31-2024 08:41 PM
‎Jan-31-2024 08:41 PM
I have the same issue.  I only get a message: Something's not right Let's get you back on track.   But the "Try again" button does nothing.  This needs to be fixed ASAP, I have invoices to send out!  It's the end of the month. ... View more

Re: Zero-balance invoice stuck "pending".

by PCHelp-Guru Contributor in Products & Services Archives
‎Mar-01-2022 08:08 AM
‎Mar-01-2022 08:08 AM
I also have this issue.  As a service provider, when folks pay me at time of service I want to create a zero-balance invoice for record purposes.  Once I email and/or print it for them, I actually have to Cancel it, otherwise it is constantly showing as Pending.  And since I set up auto-reminders for unpaid invoices in general, they get an email 30 days later saying their zero-balance invoice is due.  Very embarrassing to tell them, "Sorry, a computer oversight - there is obviously no balance due."  And, like others have found, I cannot record the initial payment if the balance is zero.  I hope someone has figured out how to do this the "proper" way! ... View more
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