For trade & field service businesses
The paperwork toolkit built for contractors, not office workers.
Most free invoice generators hand you one template and stop there. A trade job actually moves through five documents - quote, invoice, materials order, subcontractor agreement, and (eventually) a bigger bid. WiseSlip connects all five in one place, free - with a Labor / Materials cost breakdown and deposit billing built into the invoice itself, not just a generic line-item table.
Quote the job
Send a price before you start. If the client accepts, convert it straight to an invoice - nothing to retype.
Invoice when it's done
Bill for labor and materials, tagged separately for an automatic cost breakdown, with a deposit if you collected one and the payment terms your trade actually uses.
Order materials
Formally order supplies from a vendor before you're billed for the job.
Bring on a subcontractor
A starting-point agreement covering scope, payment, and liability when you sub out work.
Bid on bigger jobs
Pitch a commercial contract or larger project with a clear scope and price.
Built for your trade
Each trade bills differently - see the workflow and questions specific to yours.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I invoice a client for a landscaping, cleaning, or handyman job?
- Use the invoice builder to itemize labor and materials separately, set your payment terms (many trades bill on completion rather than Net 15/30), and download the PDF - no account needed. Pre-filled examples for landscaping, cleaning, handyman, contractor, and moving jobs are in the template library.
- Do I need a contractor agreement if I hire subcontractors?
- It's strongly recommended - a written agreement covering scope, payment, and liability protects both sides if a job goes wrong. WiseSlip's Independent Contractor Agreement template covers the standard clauses, but it's a general starting point, not legal advice - have an attorney review it before use.
- Can I track material costs separately from labor?
- Yes - tag each line item as Labor or Material in the builder and WiseSlip automatically shows a Labor / Materials cost breakdown on the invoice or quote. Use a Purchase Order to formally order materials from a vendor before the job starts.
- Can I collect a deposit before starting a job?
- Yes - set a deposit as a percentage or flat amount on any invoice or quote, and it shows the deposit due now separately from the remaining balance, so it's clear what the client owes upfront versus at completion.
- What should I include when bidding on a larger commercial job?
- A Business Proposal with a clear scope, timeline, and price gives a bigger client what they expect from a formal bid, rather than an ad-hoc quote.
- Is any of this free?
- Yes - every document above is free to create and download as a PDF, with no account required. Signing up is optional and only needed to save documents or remove WiseSlip's branding footer.