Guides
Practical how-tos for turning invoices into clean spreadsheets.
What Is a Commercial Invoice? (With Annotated Example)
What a commercial invoice is, when international shipments need one, what it must contain — plus a completed example you can copy.
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.