Just had a client pay half the invoice amount. Not sure if I should chase the rest now or wait. How do you all deal with this? Do you have a system for tracking partial payments, or just wing it?
Sometimes I worry I’m being too lax about these things. Curious how other solo operators handle it.
Been there, Nate. Partial payments can be a pain.
Here’s my simple approach:
If nothing after that, I send a quick email reminder. No fancy wording, just the facts.
After a month, I pick up the phone. Most times it’s just them forgetting.
One thing that’s helped me: clear payment terms from the start. I spell out exactly when I expect to be paid in full. Saves a lot of hassle later.
Don’t stress too much about being lax. As long as you’re keeping track and following up, you’re good. We’re solo operators, not big corporations. A bit of flexibility is fine.
I just scribble it on the bill. Don’t sweat it too much. Folks usually pay up eventually.
I use a simple note on the invoice for partial payments. After two weeks, I send a quick reminder.
If it’s still not settled in a month, I make a call. That usually clears things up fast.
Main thing is to stay on it without being too pushy, and clear payment terms upfront help avoid these situations.
Don’t overcomplicate it. Note the partial payment on the invoice, update your records, and give it a couple weeks. Then send a quick reminder if needed.
I keep a simple spreadsheet to track everything. Makes it easy to see what’s still owed at a glance.
If it goes past a month, pick up the phone. A quick call usually sorts it out. Most of the time it’s just clients forgetting.
The real fix is clear payment terms upfront. Spell out exactly when you expect full payment. Saves a lot of back and forth later on.
I’ve been there, Nate. Partial payments can be tricky.
Here’s what I do:
I use a basic spreadsheet to track everything. When a partial payment comes in, I note it right away and update the amount still owed.
I give clients about 2 weeks after a partial payment. If I don’t hear anything, I send a friendly reminder with the remaining balance.
If it goes beyond a month, I follow up with a phone call. It’s usually just an oversight, and a quick chat sorts it out.
The key is staying on top of it without being pushy. Most clients appreciate a gentle nudge.
Just make sure you have clear payment terms from the start. It saves headaches down the road.
I just mark it on the invoice and move on. No fancy tracking. If they don’t pay the rest in a couple weeks, I might send a reminder. Simple works for me.