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August 18, 2023
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Setting up Multiple Invoice templates

  • August 18, 2023
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Hello, I run a company and have just purchased another small business. 

 

I am wondering if there is a way for me to have two invoice templates, that have different company names and logos on them. Every time I seem to change the company info in the invoice template, it changes it on my account and on my other invoice templates.

 

Here in TN we are allowed to have multiple DBA names and that is what my company has. And I want to keep the company name for the business I bought so that the customers he has recognize where the invoice is coming from. Is there any way to do this because I have been reading and trying to figure it out but with no luck.

 

Is there anyway to make invoice templates based on Class?

 

Thanks,

Caleb 

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JenoP
August 18, 2023

Allow me to help you set up different company details in your invoices, Caleb.

 

The Class tracking feature offers the capability to add more categorization to your transactions. However, it does not provide the functionality to assign a unique invoice template within the same QBO account.

 

Instead, you have the option to use the Location Tracking feature. This allows you to create multiple invoice templates, each with its unique company name and address. I'd be glad to outline the steps with you. 

 

First, activated the feature using the instructions here: Turn On Class Tracking in QuickBooks Online.

 

Second, create a location by following these steps:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon and select All lists.
  2. Look for Locations and click on it.
  3. Click New in the upper-right hand corner.
  4. Type in the name of location.
  5. Check the box for This location has a different company name when communicating with customers. Then, type in the name of the second company or DBA.
  6. Check the box for This location has a different address where customers contact me or send payments if you need a different address. Then, type in the address.
  7. Enter the name of the second company.
  8. Click Save.

 

After saving the details, the system will automatically pick up the name, contact number, and address that you put in once you select the location. Although, you can only use one logo for the entire company at the moment, regardless of the location. 

 

You can also proceed to creating separate invoice templates for each of the DBA. Here's how: 

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon and select Custom form styles.
  2. Click New style in the upper-right hand corner.
  3. Proceed to making the invoice template and click Save.

 

Let me share these resources for more details about this feature: 

 

 

Just in case you need more reference when customizing invoices, I'll provide these articles as well: 

 


I'll be on a look out for any follow-up inquiries you may have. I'll be ready to return here to ensure you receive the assistance you need.

calebw2Author
August 19, 2023

@JenoP

Thanks for your reply.

My only issue I seem to be having with this method is that in the email format of the invoice, it still only seems to be able to have one company name in the subject bar. And also, if there is a payment link or a qr code to pay the invoice, it takes you to a form with only one company name that cannot be changed. Is there a way to fix this? I took the logo out to avoid this and your suggestion worked for the information on the invoice, but on the emailed version of the invoice it still might confuse customers as it's a different business name.

Thanks,
Caleb