# Invoice Buddy

> Free invoice generator for Australian Small Businesses. No signup required.

## Overview
Invoice Buddy is a privacy-first invoicing tool designed specifically for Australian small businesses, freelancers, and sole traders. 

## Free Features
- **No Signup Required:** Create invoices instantly.
- **Privacy-First:** Free tier stores data locally in your browser.
- **Australian Standards:** ABN support and local formatting included.
- **JSON Backup:** Data can be exported as a JSON backup for free tier users.

## Pro Version Features ($8.99/mo)
- **Cloud Sync:** Securely back up invoices, client details, and settings to the cloud. Access from anywhere.
- **Smart Tax Buffer:** Automatically calculate how much to save for GST and Income Tax. Know your "Safe to Spend" number.
- **Automated Payment Chasing (Boss Mode):** Set up an Escalation Timeline for overdue invoices.
- **Proactive Payment Follow-ups:** Drafted follow-ups sent to you 2 days before an invoice is due.
- **Client Address Book & Insights:** Save client details and view billing history/overdue amounts.
- **Multi-Business Profiles:** Seamlessly switch between different brands, logos, and bank details.
- **Fast Quoting:** Send estimates and transition them into invoices upon approval.
- **EOFY Export:** One-click CSV export organized for tax time.
- **Invoice Audit Trail:** Immutable background log of invoice status changes.
- **Duplicate Invoices:** One-click copying of existing invoices.
- **Expense Tracking:** Bulk upload receipts, auto-extract data (date, description, total, GST), and manage by financial year.

## Application Architecture
- The application is a React Single Page Application (SPA).
- Invoices are generated as PDFs.

## Important Links
- Main Website: https://invoice-buddy.com
- App Access (Free): https://app.invoice-buddy.com/free
- Pro Registration: https://app.invoice-buddy.com/register?plan=pro
- Help Center: https://invoice-buddy.com/help