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Seems obvious, but ensure you have the right book! Generic receipt books work for most scenarios, but some businesses might have personalized pre-printed options for specific services. For example there are specific receipt formats for plumbers, HVAC, roofing, etc.
Write the customer's or business name clearly. If it's a walk-in customer with no prior relationship, you might simply write "Cash Sale." A more detailed description of the customer is necessary in some cases.
For example, in the case of home delivery services, it's important to include both the customer's name and full address on the receipt. This ensures accurate delivery and provides a clear record of the transaction, helping to resolve any issues that may arise during delivery.
You, the business providing the service, can write you contact information at the top left. That includes your business names, address, phone, and website address. Personalize it with a logo if you can.
Write the details of the products or services sold in this section. This might just be a few words as in the case of a person renting a room.
However, more details are required as in the case of an equipment rental company. You need to write the quantity/units, description, name of product/service, and corresponding price.
Do the math! Write down the subtotal, taxes, and total. Calculate the total cost for each line by multiplying the quantity or other unit of measure by the corresponding price.
Let’s look at an example where the unit of measure in this case is Hours. Your cost for House Cleaning would be $50 since you charged $10 per hour and worked 5 hours. See example below.
Hours
Description of Work