Setting Up Recurring Services
To enable subscription billing, you first need to mark your services as recurring. This tells the system that when the service is added to an invoice, it should trigger subscription setup.
Making a Service Recurring
- 1 Go to Assets → Services
- 2 Click Create Service or edit an existing service
- 3 Navigate to the Pricing & Tax tab
- 4 Check the "This is a recurring service" checkbox
- 5 Select the Billing Cycle (Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annually, or Yearly)
- 6 Set the Price - this is the amount charged each billing cycle
- 7 Click Save
Tip
Mark services as recurring when you create them. This way, adding them to invoices will automatically set up subscription billing.
Adding Recurring Services to Invoices
When you add a recurring service to an invoice:
- The line item is automatically marked as a subscription item
- A notice appears on the invoice showing the recurring charge
- When the client pays, they will be prompted to set up Direct Debit
Mixed Invoices
Invoices can contain both one-time items and recurring services:
Example Invoice
- • Installation Service - £500 (one-time)
- • Equipment - £200 (one-time)
- • Monthly Maintenance - £50/month (recurring)
Total due today: £750
Ongoing: £50/month via Direct Debit
Billing Cycle Options
| Cycle | Billing Frequency | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Every month | £50/month maintenance |
| Quarterly | Every 3 months | £150/quarter support |
| Semi-Annually | Every 6 months | £300/6 months hosting |
| Yearly | Once per year | £500/year license |