Clients have been slow to pay recently. I’m just emailing simple invoices, but they often get lost in inboxes for too long.
Trying to find a smoother method to make sure payments arrive on time without adding complexity to my solo workflow.
Switch to invoicing software that sends automatic reminders. I use one that hits clients at 7 days overdue, then again at 14 days.
Also try these:
- Ask for payment upfront or require a deposit
- Set shorter payment terms like net 15 instead of net 30
- Add a late fee clause to your contracts
- Send invoices on the same day each month so clients expect them
The automation really helps because you don’t have to remember to follow up manually. Clients get used to the system and usually pay faster once they know reminders are coming.
I just call them if they are late.
Send the same invoice twice a week apart. People forget but the second one usually works.