To buy services from a vendor

The Purchases window should be displayed. (To find the Purchases window)

1. If you want to record information about a quote or order, choose one of those options from the upper left corner of the window. Otherwise accept the default selection, Bill. (Choosing the purchase you want)
2. Enter the vendor's name, and review the shipping address and credit terms. You can change them if necessary. (Entering information about the vendor)

Also review the vendor's credit terms (To change your credit terms for this purchase transaction) and the currency (To change the exchange rate (if you're using Multicurrency).

3. Review the purchase number and date. If the vendor has given you an invoice number, be sure to enter it.
4. Be sure the Service or Professional layout is selected. The selected layout appears in the Purchases window's title. (To choose a purchase layout)
5. Enter a line item for each service you are buying. Enter the expense account that's used to track the type of service you're buying. (Entering line items on a purchases)
6. If you paid all or part of part of the amount owed, enter the amount you paid. Review the payment method and details, if necessary.
7. If you want a printed purchase order, click the Print button. Otherwise, click Record. You can print the purchase order later if you like, using the Print Purchase Orders window. (Choosing how to complete the purchase)