Hi all....up front, please know I am not a bookkeeper.  Just an old lady doing it myself so when you reply, please dumb it down....

Question...I do my invoicing thru QB and for each client I have been sending two invoices.  First, when they call and make a booking I assess a $250 deposit.  The second invoice is due upon drop-off of their dog or puppy.  I send the second invoice a day or two before drop-off.

I had a question last week and spoke with one of the Live Experts and was told I should only be sending one iinvoice.  (I am attaching one of my invoices below).  How do I send only one invoice but receive a deposit at booking and then one at drop-off.  If I send the invoice itemized then they pay the full thing.  

The expert told me how to do it but she lost me somewhere along the way.  Is there anyone out there who gets two or more payments but only send one invoice?

I would appreciate any help you can provide.  Please know that I am NOT a bookkeeper/accountant..Just an only lady running a business and doing it all myself, so please "dumb down" your responses so I can follow along.

Many, many thanks!!  ~Cindy