A sales order is a commercial document that originates with the customer as he/she is making the purchase. It is essentially a request for a product or service which ultimately will become a receipt. Benefits of Sales Order -Beneficial for order and inventory system -Provides entire information on inventory status -Improves sales order processing as well as invoicing -Helps to maintain professional records A sales invoice is a commercial document delivered after the products have been delivered or the services have been rendered. Benefits of Invoice -Prompts your customer to pay -Helps you to maintain legal records -Promotes a professional impression -Tracks entire payment process



