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Invoice Automation Agent

Automate invoice generation, delivery, payment tracking, and follow-up reminders for freelance or consulting work.

Problem

Manual invoicing is repetitive and error-prone, and late payment follow-ups often slip through.

Core capabilities

• Generate branded invoices from project and rate data.
• Send invoices via email with payment links.
• Track due dates, status, and aging.
• Trigger polite reminder sequences automatically.

MVP scope

• Invoice templates and client directory.
• PDF export and email send workflow.
• Reminder rules at 3, 7, and 14 days overdue.

Success criteria

• Faster invoice turnaround.
• Improved on-time payment rate.

Stretch ideas

• Tax estimate snapshots by quarter.
• Multi-currency invoicing and exchange-rate tracking.