Auto-fill fields
Automatically populate client information, project codes, and standard line items from CRM entries to reduce manual entry and ensure consistency across all invoices.
A tailored template streamlines billing, clarifies scope for campaigns and retainer work, and supports consistent compliance with company accounting practices while reducing disputes with clients.
An agency chief financial officer or finance manager uses templates to enforce payment terms, standardize invoice numbering, and integrate invoices into accounting systems for VAT reporting and cash flow forecasting.
Independent consultants adapt templates to reflect hourly rates, retainers, and reimbursable expenses, ensuring clear scope, client approval references, and professional presentation for faster client acceptance.
Small PR agencies, in-house communications teams, and freelance public relations consultants commonly rely on standardized templates to manage billing efficiently.
Consistent templates reduce administrative time, improve client clarity, and support cleaner accounting and audit trails.
Automatically populate client information, project codes, and standard line items from CRM entries to reduce manual entry and ensure consistency across all invoices.
Allow configurable service descriptions, tiered pricing, and quantity-based calculations so agencies can bill complex campaigns and blended-rate engagements accurately.
Enable attaching receipts and converting expenses into invoice items with a single workflow to reduce errors and speed reimbursement approvals.
Generate and send batches of invoices for multiple clients or retainer cycles in one operation to save time on recurring billing tasks.
Set multi-step internal approvals for high-value invoices to ensure compliance with finance policies before sending to clients.
Maintain a detailed record of edits, views, and approvals to support internal controls and client queries during reconciliation.
Predefined fields for company registration, VAT, invoice number, issue and due dates, and clear payment terms help ensure legal and accounting requirements are met consistently across all invoices.
Configurable line items for retainer fees, hourly work, media placement, and disbursements allow precise billing and easy mapping to internal project codes for clearer client statements.
Support for uploading receipts, media invoices, and campaign reports provides evidence for reimbursable expenses and reduces back-and-forth during client reconciliations or audits.
Connectors for accounting platforms and CRM systems enable auto-population of client data, publish invoices automatically, and reduce duplicate data entry across finance tools.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 7 days |
| Approval Required | Yes |
| Default Payment Terms | Net 30 |
| Auto-send on approval | Enabled |
| Export format | PDF and CSV |
Design templates to be editable and viewable across desktop, tablet, and mobile to accommodate on-the-go approvals and accounting checks.
Ensure platform compatibility, responsive layout, and secure access controls so teams and clients can interact with invoices safely from any device.
A mid-size PR agency issues monthly retainer invoices using a standard template that lists retainer fee, agreed deliverables, and months covered
Resulting in predictable cash flow and faster client approvals.
A freelance PR consultant invoices per campaign, itemizing press monitoring, media buying, and travel costs
Ensures accurate reimbursement and clear records for tax and client audits.
| Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSignature legality | ESIGN/UETA compliant | ESIGN/UETA compliant | ESIGN/UETA compliant |
| Bulk Send | |||
| Template library | Extensive | Extensive | Extensive |
| Mobile approval | iOS/Android apps | iOS/Android apps | iOS/Android apps |
Contract fully executed.
Campaign or milestone delivered.
Invoice created and sent.
Client checks and approves invoice.
Payment expected date.
Automated reminder schedule.
Funds reconciled.
Invoice stored for records.
Date the invoice is created.
Number of days until payment required.
When automated reminders should send.
Time allowed for client disputes.
Within 7 days of month-end or project completion.
Commonly 30 days net unless otherwise agreed.
First reminder after 7 days overdue, then 14 days.
Keep invoices for at least six years for tax records.
Clients typically request disputes within 14 days.
| Plan / Vendor | signNow (Featured) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | Dropbox Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry plan cost | From $8 per user per month | From $25 per user per month | From $14.99 per user per month | From $15 per user per month | From $19 per user per month |
| Template support | Custom templates and reusable fields | Robust template library | Template creation included | Template library available | Template and content library |
| Bulk sending | Included in Business plans | Available on higher tiers | Available on select plans | Available on paid plans | Available on Business plans |
| Advanced integrations | Accounting and CRM connectors | Wide enterprise integrations | Adobe Document Cloud integration | Dropbox and Google integrations | CRM and accounting integrations |
| Enterprise options | Custom pricing with advanced controls | Enterprise and API plans | Enterprise plans with SSO | Business and enterprise tiers | Custom enterprise solutions |