I’ve got a growing list of clients who haven’t paid up. Some are a few days late, others weeks overdue. It’s getting harder to keep track of who owes what and for how long.
Anyone else struggle with this? How do you stay on top of unpaid invoices without spending hours each week chasing payments?
I just keep a list on my phone. Check it when I remember. If someone’s real late, I give 'em a call. Not much else to it. Don’t stress too much about it.
Simple system’s all you need. Spreadsheet with client names, invoice amounts, due dates. Check it once a week. Anything 7 days late, send a reminder. 14 days, make a call. 30 days, stop work and get serious about collecting.
Don’t waste time with fancy software. Just stay consistent with your follow-ups. Most clients pay when nudged. For the real problem ones, learn to spot red flags early and don’t work with them again. Saves headaches down the road.