WhatsApp Invoicing for Tradespeople - As Heard on The 2 Johnnies Podcast

If you heard about WhatsApp Invoicing (Manano.ai) on The 2 Johnnies Podcast, you're in the right place. Now... the story wasn't flattering about how Manano was used, but the point remained the same... invoices done in seconds on WhatsApp with voice notes (or text), payable with credit cards online. Very little work to do.

Manano is the only true WhatsApp invoicing platform built specifically for tradespeople. No apps to download, no computers needed, no complicated software to learn. Just text us your job details on WhatsApp, and we'll handle everything else.

What Makes Manano the Only True WhatsApp Invoicing Platform?

Let's be clear: there are plenty of invoicing tools that let you send invoices via WhatsApp. But Manano is different. We're the only platform where you create, manage, and track your entire business through WhatsApp messages - no other app or software required.

How WhatsApp Invoicing Works with Manano

Traditional invoicing software:

1. Turn on your computer (when you get home from the job)
2. Open complicated software
3. Fill in endless forms
4. Generate PDF
5. Email or manually send via WhatsApp
6. Wait weeks for payment
7. Chase customers manually

Manano's WhatsApp Invoicing:

1. Text us: "Finished kitchen job for Mrs Murphy in Nenagh - €2,800 total including materials"
2. Receive professional invoice in 30 seconds
3. Customer gets "Pay Now" button
4. Get paid same day

That's it. No computer. No app. No hassle.

Complete Business Management Through WhatsApp

Manano isn't just about invoices - we handle everything you need to run your trade business, all through WhatsApp messages.

WhatsApp Quotes in Seconds

Send a professional quote while you're still on-site:

You text: "Quote for John O'Brien in Limerick - rewire 3 bedroom house, new consumer unit, LED downlights throughout. €4,500"

Manano replies: Professional quote created with your branding, detailed breakdown, and "Accept Quote" button for instant job confirmation.

Your customers can accept the quote on their phone, and you get notified immediately. No phone tag, no lost quotes, no delays.

WhatsApp Invoices That Get Paid Fast

Once the job is done, creating an invoice is just as easy:

You text: "Finished job for John O'Brien - €4,500 as quoted"

Manano replies: Professional PDF invoice ready to send to customer with "Pay Now" button. They can pay by card, bank transfer, or Apple Pay instantly.

Average payment time with Manano: Usually a few hours.

Average payment time with traditional methods: 30-45 days

That's money in your pocket weeks faster, without chasing anyone.

Expense Tracking via WhatsApp

Keep track of materials, fuel, and other business expenses without spreadsheets or receipts piling up in your van:

Snap it in WhatsApp: Snap a pic of your receipt, inside WhatsApp like you'd send a mate a pic...

Manano: Records it automatically, categorizes it, and keeps it ready for your tax returns.

All your expenses are tracked in real-time, so you never miss a deduction when it comes to filing your taxes.

Automatic VAT Return Preparation

This is the feature that makes Irish tradespeople love Manano. If you're VAT registered, you know the pain of preparing returns every two months - digging through receipts, calculating input and output VAT, filling in forms.

Manano automates your VAT returns:

• Tracks all your VAT-applicable sales automatically
• Records VAT on purchases and expenses
• Calculates your VAT liability in real-time
• Sends you a reminder before the deadline (every 2 months)
• Generates your VAT return ready to file with Revenue

You'll never miss a VAT deadline again. No more scrambling on the 19th of January, March, May, July, September, or November. Manano reminds you and has everything ready to go.

Why Irish Tradespeople Are Switching to WhatsApp Invoicing

The Traditional Invoicing Problem in Ireland

Let's be honest about how most tradespeople handle invoicing:

• Thursday afternoon: Finish a job in Cork
• Thursday evening: Drive home exhausted, promise yourself you'll do the invoice tomorrow
• Friday: Busy with three more jobs
• Weekend: Family time, you deserve it
• Monday: Start of a new week, those invoices from last week are now forgotten
• Two weeks later: Customer asks where their invoice is
• Three weeks later: Finally send the invoice (feeling embarrassed)
• Six weeks later: Still waiting for payment

Sound familiar? You're not alone. This is the reality for thousands of Irish tradespeople, and it's killing your cash flow.

The WhatsApp Invoicing Solution

With Manano's WhatsApp invoicing, here's the new reality:

• Thursday afternoon: Finish job in Cork, text Manano while packing up your tools
• Thursday afternoon (30 seconds later): Customer receives professional invoice on their phone
• Thursday evening: Customer pays via "Pay Now" button while having dinner
• Thursday evening: Money hits your account

Result: Get paid the same day, every time. No admin, no computer, no stress.

Simple Wins

The 2 Johnnies have built their success on keeping things real and relatable for Irish people. That'a also what we do, and understand that fancy software and complicated systems don't work for busy tradespeople.

That's why they appreciate Manano's approach: WhatsApp invoicing that actually works for how tradespeople operate.

You're already using WhatsApp to:

• Confirm job times with customers
• Send photos of completed work
• Answer customer questions
• Get new job leads

Why not handle your invoicing there too? One app, one platform, everything in one place.

WhatsApp Invoices: What Your Customers See

Your customers receive professional, legally-compliant invoices that make payment easy:

Professional Branding:

• Your business name and logo
• Your contact details
• Professional layout and formatting

Legal Compliance:

• All required information per Irish Revenue requirements
• VAT breakdown (if VAT registered)
• Sequential invoice numbering
• Terms and conditions

Easy Payment:

• "Pay Now" button for instant payment
• Multiple payment options (card, bank transfer, Apple Pay)
• Automatic receipt sent after payment
• You get instant notification when paid

Everything a proper invoice needs, delivered via WhatsApp in a format your customers can actually use.

Real Results from Irish Tradespeople Using WhatsApp Invoicing

Michael, Electrician in Dublin:

"Before Manano, I was waiting 6-8 weeks for payment on average. Now I get paid the same day or next day, every time. My cash flow has completely transformed. And I'm not stuck doing admin every evening."

Sean, Plumber in Galway:

"The VAT returns feature alone is worth it. I used to dread every two months when the VAT deadline came around. Now Manano has it all done for me. I just review and file. Saves me hours."

Aisling, Carpenter in Cork:

"I heard about Manano and thought I'd give it a try. Best decision I've made for my business. I'm getting paid faster, keeping better records, and I've won more jobs because I can send quotes instantly while competitors are promising to 'email it later'."

WhatsApp Invoicing vs Traditional Methods

Let's compare the real costs and benefits:

Traditional Invoicing Software (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage)

• Monthly Cost: €15-50/month

• Time per invoice: 10-15 minutes

• Payment speed: 30-45 days average

• Learning curve: Steep - requires training

• Mobile use: Limited - mostly desktop

• VAT returns: Manual process (The bag of receipts (or shoebox))

• Reality: You pay monthly fees but still wait weeks for payment and spend hours on admin.

Manano WhatsApp Invoicing

• Monthly Cost: €0 (pay-as-you-go, only when customers pay you)
• Time per invoice: 30 seconds
• Payment speed: Same day or next day average
• Cashflow advances: Customer hasn't paid but need the cash? We'll advance it. No hassle.
• Learning curve: None - just text us
• Mobile use: 100% - works entirely via WhatsApp
• VAT returns: Automatic preparation every 2 months

Reality: No monthly fees, get paid faster, in control of cashflow, save hours every week.

Getting Started with WhatsApp Invoicing

Ready to transform how you get paid? Here's how to start:

Step 1: Sign Up (Takes 2 Minutes)

We'll walk you through a quick setup:

• Your business details
• Your bank account for payments
• Your branding preferences

That's it. No forms, no complicated setup, no downloading anything.

Step 2: Send Your First Invoice

Text us your next completed job:

"Finished bathroom renovation for Mary Collins in Thurles - €3,200 including tiles and labor"

We'll create a professional invoice and send it to your customer in 30 seconds.

Step 3: Get Paid Fast

Your customer receives the invoice with a "Pay Now" button. They pay on their phone, you get notified instantly, and money hits your account.

Step 4: Let Manano Handle the Rest

From that point on:

• All your invoices are tracked
• Expenses are recorded when you text them
• VAT is calculated automatically
• You get reminders before VAT deadlines
• Everything is ready for your accountant

Why WhatsApp Invoices Work Better in Ireland

Ireland has some of the highest WhatsApp usage rates in Europe. Your customers are already on WhatsApp, checking it dozens of times per day.

Email invoices? They go to spam or get ignored for weeks.

Posted invoices? Expensive, slow, and customers lose them.

WhatsApp invoices? Delivered instantly, read immediately, payment happens fast.

Plus, Irish customers appreciate the convenience. They can:

• See the invoice on their phone immediately
• Pay instantly while the job is fresh in their mind
• Ask questions via WhatsApp if anything is unclear
• Get instant receipts after payment

It's modern, convenient, and matches how Irish people actually communicate.

VAT Automation: Never Miss a Deadline Again

Every Irish tradesperson who's VAT registered knows the stress of those bi-monthly deadlines. The 19th of January, March, May, July, September, and November - dates that fill you with dread.

Traditional VAT return process:

1. Scramble to find all receipts and invoices (Day 1-3)
2. Calculate total sales and purchases (Day 4-5)
3. Work out VAT on everything (Day 6-7)
4. Fill in the Revenue Online Service forms (Day 8-9)
5. Triple-check everything (Day 10)
6. File it just before deadline (Day 11)
7. Realize you forgot something (Day 12)
8. Panic (Day 13)

With Manano's automated VAT preparation:

1. Receive reminder from Manano 10 days before deadline
2. Review automatically-prepared VAT return (takes 5 minutes)
3. File it via Revenue Online Service
4. Done

That's it. Hours saved, stress eliminated, accuracy guaranteed.

Manano tracks:

• All VAT on sales (from your invoices)
• All VAT on purchases (from your expense tracking)
• Correct VAT rates applied automatically
• Real-time VAT liability calculation

You'll never miss a VAT deadline or make a calculation error again.

WhatsApp Quotes: Win More Jobs

Speed matters when quoting jobs. Customers often get multiple quotes, and the tradesperson who responds fastest usually wins the job.

Traditional quoting:

1. Customer asks for a quote
2. You say "I'll send it to you tonight"
3. You get home exhausted
4. You forget or delay
5. Customer hires someone else

Manano WhatsApp Quotes:

1. Customer asks for a quote
2. You text Manano the details while still on-site
3. Professional quote sent to customer in 30 seconds
4. Customer accepts immediately
5. Job is yours

Irish tradespeople using Manano report winning 30-40% more jobs simply because they can send professional quotes instantly while competitors are promising to "email it tomorrow."

Built for Irish Tradespeople

Manano understands the Irish trade business:

Revenue Compliance

• All invoices meet Irish Revenue requirements
• VAT handled correctly per Irish rates (13.5%, 23%, etc.)
• Sequential numbering compliant with Irish tax law
• Ready for Revenue audits

Irish Banking Integration

• Works with all Irish banks (AIB, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB, etc.)
• Instant notifications for Irish SEPA transfers
• Currency in Euro by default
• Irish business hours support

Local Language and Culture

• Understands Irish place names and addresses
• Recognizes Irish mobile numbers
• Uses Irish date formats
• Speaks your language (literally and figuratively)

The Benefits of using WhatsApp for Invoicing

Hundreds of Irish tradespeople have made the switch to Manano's WhatsApp invoicing. They're experiencing:

• 67% faster payment times on average
• 8+ hours saved per week on admin
• Zero missed VAT deadlines
• Better cash flow allowing business growth
• Less stress about invoicing and chasing payments
• No tech software to deal with. Just WhatsApp they already know and use.

Join the trend. Stop wasting time on invoicing admin. Start getting paid faster.

Common Questions About WhatsApp Invoicing

Is WhatsApp Invoicing Legal in Ireland?

Absolutely. Digital invoices sent via WhatsApp are 100% legal in Ireland, as long as they contain all the required information per Revenue guidelines. Manano invoices include:

• Sequential invoice numbers
• Your business details
• Customer details
• Date of supply
• Description of goods/services
• VAT breakdown (if applicable)
• Payment terms

All legally compliant with Irish tax law.

What If My Customer Doesn't Use WhatsApp?

While 95% of Irish smartphone users have WhatsApp, we've got you covered for the rare exception. Manano can also send invoices via:

• SMS (text message)
• Email
• Traditional post (if really necessary)
• You're always in control. We give you professional PDF documents, you decide how you get them to your customers.

But most Irish customers prefer WhatsApp because it's fast and convenient.

How Much Does WhatsApp Invoicing Cost?

Manano uses a simple pay-as-you-go model:

• €0 monthly fee (no subscriptions)
• 2.5% transaction fee when customers pay through Manano
• No fee if customers pay you directly via bank transfer

Unlike traditional software with monthly fees whether you use it or not, you only pay when you're making money.

Can I Use It If I'm Not VAT Registered?

Yes! Manano works perfectly for sole traders whether you're VAT registered or not. If you're not VAT registered, we simply don't include VAT on your invoices. Simple. And we can still give you your year-end accounts ready for Xero or Quickbooks.

And if you do need to register for VAT in the future, just let us know and we'll help you out.

What About My Accountant?

Accountants love Manano. Why? Because at year-end, we provide:

• Complete income records
• All expense documentation
• VAT reports prepared
• Everything organised and categorised

Your accountant's job becomes easier (and faster, which means lower fees for you). Many accountants are now recommending Manano to their tradesperson clients.

WhatsApp Invoicing: The Future Is Here

The days of sitting at a computer for hours doing invoices are over. The era of waiting weeks for payment is finished. Traditional invoicing software that requires training and monthly fees is outdated.

WhatsApp invoicing is the future for Irish tradespeople, and Manano is leading the way.

Why? Because it matches how you actually work:

• Mobile-first (you're rarely at a desk)
• Fast (you don't have time for complicated software)
• Simple (no training needed)
• Effective (get paid faster)

Take Action: Transform Your Business Today

Enough reading. Time to take action.

Here's your challenge: Send just ONE invoice through Manano's WhatsApp invoicing platform.

Just one.

See how fast it is. See how professional it looks. See how quickly your customer pays.

If you're not convinced after one invoice that this is better than your current method, go back to what you're doing. But we're confident you won't.

Get Started in 3 Minutes

1. Answer a few quick questions about your business
2. Send your first invoice (takes 30 seconds)

That's it. Three minutes from now, you could be using the only true WhatsApp invoicing platform in Ireland.

Why Manano Is Different

Let's be clear about what makes Manano the only true WhatsApp invoicing platform:

Other platforms: You create invoices in their app/software, then share them via WhatsApp. You're still using multiple tools, still doing admin work, still wasting time.

Manano: You do EVERYTHING via WhatsApp. No other app. No other software. No computer needed. Just WhatsApp messages.

Other platforms: Monthly subscription fees whether you use it or not.

Manano: Pay-as-you-go. Only pay when customers pay you.

Other platforms: Basic invoicing, maybe some payment options.

Manano: Complete business management - quotes, invoices, expense tracking, VAT automation, payment processing, all in one place.

Other platforms: Generic, built for businesses everywhere.

Manano: Built specifically for Irish tradespeople. Understands Irish tax law, Irish business culture, Irish way of working.

Join the WhatsApp Invoicing Revolution

The 2 Johnnies mentioned us because they recognize innovation that actually helps Irish people. They've built their success on keeping things real, relatable, and genuinely useful.

That's exactly what Manano does for Irish tradespeople.

No corporate nonsense. No overcomplicated software. No features you'll never use.

Just simple, effective WhatsApp invoicing that helps you get paid faster and spend less time on admin.

Hundreds of Irish tradespeople have already made the switch. Will you be next?