Painting & Decorating Invoice App for Decorators

Decorators do not work from offices. You are on site, in the van, at the merchants and on the move. When you finish a job, the last thing you want to do is wait until you get home to type up an invoice on your computer. By then, the details have faded and the invoice might not get sent for days.

Trade Assist is a mobile invoice app built specifically for painters and decorators. It works in your phone browser — no app to download, no updates to install, no storage space used. You can create and send a professional, branded invoice from your phone the moment you finish a job, while the client is still impressed with your work.

Invoices sent the same day a job finishes are paid significantly faster than invoices sent days or weeks later. Trade Assist makes same-day invoicing effortless — and that means better cash flow for your decorating business.

Invoice from Your Phone on Site

The full invoicing tool works on your phone. Create a new invoice, add line items, set payment terms and send it — all from your mobile browser. The interface is designed for phone screens first, so it is easy to use even with paint on your hands.

You can convert an approved quote to an invoice with one tap on your phone. All the client details, pricing and project information carry over automatically. If the scope changed during the job, adjust the line items right there on site before sending.

This speed means you can invoice the client before you leave the property. They receive a professional, branded invoice while you are still fresh in their mind — which is the best time to get paid.

No App Download Required

Trade Assist is not a native app you need to download from an app store. It is a web app that works in your phone browser — Safari, Chrome or any other browser. No download, no updates, no storage space used on your phone.

This means it works on any phone — iPhone, Android or any other device. It also means you always have the latest version with no updates to install. Just open your browser, go to the Trade Assist URL and log in.

You can also access the same system from your tablet or computer. Everything syncs automatically — start an invoice on your phone, finish it on your computer. No manual syncing required.

Track Payments on the Go

The payment dashboard shows your total outstanding, overdue and recently paid amounts — all visible on your phone. You always know your cash flow position, wherever you are.

When a payment comes in, mark the invoice as paid from your phone in seconds. Record partial payments and deposits. The remaining balance on every job is tracked automatically.

If an invoice is overdue, use the AI Email Writer to draft a professional payment reminder from your phone. Send it in seconds without the awkwardness of a phone call.

Manage Jobs from Your Phone

Trade Assist is not just an invoice app — it is a complete business tool that fits in your pocket. Check your schedule, see which jobs are coming up, update job statuses and track progress — all from your phone.

For Business plan users, the Job Progress feature lets you submit daily site updates, upload progress photos, raise material requests and log snagging items — all from your phone on site. Your team and your clients stay informed without you needing to sit at a computer.

The client directory is fully searchable on mobile, so you can find any client contact details instantly when you need them.

Professional, Branded Invoices

Just because you are invoicing from your phone does not mean the invoices look amateur. Trade Assist generates professional, branded PDF invoices with your logo, business details, payment terms and VAT breakdown.

Pro and Business plan users can upload their own logo and set custom business details, terms and conditions and deposit percentages. Your invoices look like they came from a premium decorating business — because they did.

Clients can view their invoice via the online portal, see clear payment instructions and download a PDF if they need one. No more lost email attachments.

Quote and Invoice in One System

The Trade Assist app includes both quoting and invoicing. You can quote a job on site from your phone, send it to the client via the online portal, and when they approve, convert it to a job and then to an invoice — all from the same app on the same device.

This connected workflow means you never re-enter data. The quote becomes the job, the job becomes the invoice, and the full chain from first quote to final payment is tracked in one system.

No more quoting in one app, invoicing in another and tracking payments in a spreadsheet. Everything is in one place, on your phone.

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