Hello there, ch2031.
I can see how the ability to create and prepare pending invoices makes the business process more efficient. However, this feature is currently unavailable in QuickBooks Online.
Therefore, I recommend sending feedback directly to our product development team. It might be considered in future updates to ensure the program meets different business needs.
Here's how:
- Head to the Gear icon.
- Select Feedback.
- Share your comments or product improvement ideas.
- Click Next to submit.
You can keep track of your product requests through this website: Customer Feedback for QuickBooks Online.
In the meantime, you can create estimates and only convert them into invoices once you're ready to send the forms to your customer. Estimates are non-posting transactions. Hence, it won't affect your books until turned into an invoice.
Moreover, consider reviewing these resources for guidance on receiving customer payments: Record invoice payments in QuickBooks Online.
Please keep us posted if you have additional questions when managing your invoices or other related concerns in QuickBooks Online. We're around to help.
