MinuteDock transforms your tracked time into invoices you can send directly to clients or sync with your accounting software. Whether you're a solo freelancer or part of a larger team, you can choose the invoicing approach that best fits your business needs and workflow.
This guide introduces MinuteDock's invoicing capabilities and points you toward the specific resources you'll need to get billing efficiently.
How Invoicing Works in MinuteDock
MinuteDock creates invoices from your logged Time Entries, giving you control over which time to include, how to format line items, and where to send the finished invoice.
The basic process is always the same:
Select time entries from your tracked work
Format and organize the line items as needed
Send the invoice through your preferred method (direct by email, or to your accounting integration)
You can invoice all uninvoiced time for a Contact, specific Projects or Tasks, or create custom selections based on date ranges and other criteria.
💡 Tip: MinuteDock automatically suggests time that's ready to invoice, making it easy to spot work that hasn't been billed yet.
Choose your invoicing approach
MinuteDock offers two main ways to handle invoicing, and you can use either or both depending on your needs.
Accounting software integration
Sync your invoices with accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, or Wave. This approach gives you comprehensive financial management with automated payment tracking, tax calculations, and business reporting.
Best for:
Growing businesses and teams
Complex billing requirements
Automated payment processing and reminders
Comprehensive financial reporting and tax management
Integration with payroll and expense systems
Your accounting software handles the invoice delivery, payment tracking, and financial reporting while MinuteDock focuses on accurate time tracking and invoice creation.
Built-in invoicing
Send invoices directly from MinuteDock via email to your clients. This simple approach works well for individuals and smaller operations who want straightforward billing without additional software.
Built-in invoicing includes professional PDF generation, customizable branding, and space to specify basic payment terms.
Essential Invoicing Guides
Use these guides will help you implement efficient invoicing workflows.
Creating Invoices
Learn the complete process of turning your tracked time into invoices. This covers selecting time entries, formatting line items, and delivering invoices through either built-in email or accounting integrations.
Essential for all users - this is your primary resource for the invoice creation process regardless of how you send invoices.
Using Built-in Invoicing
This guide explains the in-built settings options for sending Invoices directly from MinuteDock. It is not relevant for those using an accounting software integration.
Managing Unbillable Time
This guide shows you how to record non-billable Time Entries for your internal reporting use, and how to write off billable Time Entries
Deleting and archiving invoices
This guide explains how deleting and archiving invoices works and how they impact the status of your Time Entries
Useful for correcting mistakes and managing your invoice history effectively.
Integration-specific resources
If you're using accounting software integration, these guides cover the setup and sync processes for each platform:
💡 Tip: Even if you plan to use integrations, start with the main Creating an Invoice guide since the time selection and formatting process is the same regardless of delivery method.
What's Next?
Start with invoice creation: Read the Creating an Invoice guide to understand the basic workflow
Choose your delivery method: Decide between built-in invoicing or accounting integration based on your business needs
Set up your approach: Follow the relevant setup guides for your chosen invoicing method
Learn advanced techniques: Explore unbillable time management and invoice organization as needed
Ready to turn your tracked time into professional invoices? Start with creating your first invoice and build from there.