When sending a customer an invoice, it’s important you include key pieces of information, rather than just scribbling the amount owed on a piece of paper.  Use the word “invoice.” Don’t assume the customer will know the invoice is an invoice if you don’t use that word.  Give the invoice a number. You will want to keep track of the invoice. To do this more easily, you should include a unique identification number on the invoice.  Some businesses will customarily add a tax identification number (known as a TIN) on invoices. Check with an accountant about whether you have one or need to do so. For example, non profit organizations and child-care agencies are some organizations that will customarily include tax identification numbers on invoices. Numbering the invoices you send out should enable you to keep better track of them, especially since you should retain a copy of each invoice.  This way, the invoices should be in order by number based on the date they are sent. You can either buy invoices that are already numbered, use software that creates them for you, or create your own and number them. Include the purchasing number the invoice corresponds to if there is one. This will help you employ better accounting methods at your company. Customize the invoice by asking on the front end if customers need any special information, such as an employer identification number or a purchase order. Ask who the invoice should be directed to if you are dealing with a customer. If you want to get paid in a timely fashion, you should date the invoice but also note the terms of payment that you expect the customer to follow. These terms should be spelled out at the time of purchase, as well.  For example, the invoice should bear the date that the invoice itself was issued, as well as the date of purchase of the goods or services. When listing the terms of payment, make it clear to the consumer how soon the customer is expected to pay. For example, perhaps the payment is due within 30 days. Some companies choose to offer discounts. If you do, also spell them out clearly on the invoice. For example, you might offer a 1 percent discount if the customer pays the invoice within 30 days. Small businesses should retain records of all invoices sent for at least six years. This is important for tax purposes and just good business accounting.  An accountant can help you figure out the rules and regulations on record-keeping. It’s possible to keep electronic records. However, if you do so, retain a back-up copy. Post cash receipts promptly so you can track with accounts remain outstanding, which customers have sent in some money, and which are not sending any at all. Invoiced payments are essentially you extending credit to a customer and the law considers this an unsecured loan, meaning it was not secured by collateral, making it harder to recover the money from a customer if they don’t have the money to pay. In the beginning, there can be less margin of error for a small business when it comes to revenue, so every payment can matter.  Try to keep invoicing to a minimum when starting out and get payment up front in cash whenever possible. For many small businesses, it’s not uncommon for a third of your receivables to be delinquent.  Consider whether it's worth offering services for an upfront flat rate rather than a more costly hourly rate since you might not recoup what you're owed with the latter. Such services, although they cost money, can help you track and organize your invoices, and make them look more professional.  Some services allow you to create and send invoices by email, for example. You are able to view which invoices have been paid and send out reminders to those who are not. There are also apps that will send out invoices by phone.  Some of the services include a complete history of the customer’s account. This can help you keep track of customers, as well as payments. Some of the services allow you to add your company logo to the invoice and simply require you to fill in online boxes to update the amount. There are many of these services offered through the Internet.
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One-sentence summary -- Make it look professional. Number the invoice. Date the invoice. Retain a copy of all invoices. Keep invoices to a minimum. Use an electronic invoice service.

Q: Always take care to wash your hands before and after handling the kittens. They may be carrying diseases or be susceptible to germs and bacteria that you've picked up. When you do pick up the kittens, pick them up carefully. Always check to make sure they feel warm, by seeing if the pads of their feet feel cold. Chances are, they'll start crying if they're cold. If you have other pets, make sure to keep them separate from the orphaned kittens for at least 2 weeks. Don't let them share litter boxes, food, or water bowls, since these could spread disease. Neonatal kittens (under 2 weeks old) cannot regulate their body temperature and usually keep warm by snuggling up to the mother. Since they can't do this, get a heating pad designed for puppies or kittens. Place the kittens on the heating pad, making sure to avoid direct contact with the pad if there's no fleece cover on it. If there's no cover, wrap a towel around it.  Kittens should never be directly exposed to the heating pad, since they may get localized burns or overheat. You can also use a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel, but check it frequently to make sure it's still warm (around 100 degrees). Place a box or cat carrier in a quiet, isolated part of your house. The room you put it in should be warm and draft-free, away from any other pets. Set a towel inside the box to make a cozy spot for the kittens to rest. You should also cover the box or carrier with a towel to keep it warm. Make sure not to cover air holes in the box or cat carrier to prevent suffocation. You don't need separate boxes or carriers for each kitten. Place them all in the same soft bedding spot. This will also help keep them warm and comforted. Ensure that there is enough room for the kittens to move around. For instance, the kittens should be able to move to the edges of a heating pad if they're starting to overheat.
A: Learn how to handle the kittens. Keep them warm. Make a soft bedding spot. Keep the kittens together.

Article: Take screenshots of important customer service numbers and links. If you need to cancel the order, you will have easy access to the company’s cancellation procedure. Some e-commerce websites are better than others for canceling orders. Most big name retailers and Amazon has a cancellation procedure in place, while some consumer-to-consumer sites, like eBay may not allow order cancellations on some purchases. If the retailer doesn’t list a cancellation policy, but you follow up, courts and credit card companies often still file in favor of the customer. If the company says that cancellations are not accepted, it is unlikely that you will receive support through your credit card company. Your best bet for a full cancellation and refund is to catch it before it ships. Sign into your account and find your order listed. Then, click “Cancel” or fill out the cancellation form with your name, email, phone number, confirmation number, order number and a reason for the cancellation. Make sure to include your name, email, phone number, confirmation number, order items, order number and a reason for the cancellation. This is faster than email if the website has a 24-7 customer service line. It is a good idea to try both the email/order cancellation form method and call to ensure your cancellation is received. The customer service rep may give you a confirmation number by phone. Keep this for future reference. Note that some refunds take 30 days to show up on your billing statement. Follow up if the money is not credited within 15 to 30 days.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Keep copies of all order confirmations. Know your merchants. Try to cancel the online order as soon as possible. Search for an online form on which to cancel your order. Write an email that includes these details to the customer service department if the website instructs you to do so. Call the customer service number provided on the confirmation email or order page. Look for a cancellation confirmation email. Check your credit card bill to ensure that you have been refunded the money if you successfully cancelled the order before shipping.