Guides

Practical how-tos for turning invoices into clean spreadsheets.

How to Fill Out a Commercial Invoice for Customs (Field by Field)

Every field customs actually checks — descriptions, values, origin, Incoterms — and the mistakes that hold shipments at the border.

Proforma Invoice: When You Need One and How to Write It

The pre-shipment document that unlocks import permits, letters of credit, and buyer approvals — and how it differs from a quote.

Incoterms Explained Simply: EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP for Small Exporters

The four Incoterms small exporters actually use — who pays what, where risk transfers, and which to put on your invoice.