I’ve had a few clients drag their feet on payments lately. Started wondering if my invoice emails could use some work. Anyone else tweaked their approach and seen better results?
Thinking about adding more details or changing the tone. Maybe there’s a magic formula I’m missing?
I keep my invoice emails short and clear. Just the amount, due date, and payment info.
For slow payers, I send a friendly reminder a few days before it’s due. If they still don’t pay, I follow up weekly.
The key is consistency. Chase every late payment, every time. Clients learn you’re serious about getting paid.
Invoices? Never use 'em. Cash or check works fine for me.
Invoices? I just text the total and wait for the cash. Works for me.
Sometimes folks are slow to pay. Not much you can do except keep bugging them.
I’ve been through this. What worked for me was tweaking the invoice itself, not just the email.
I added a ‘Payment Terms’ section right under the total. It clearly states when payment is due and any late fees. This helped a ton.
For the email, I keep it friendly but direct. I thank them for their business, mention the invoice is attached, and highlight the due date.
One trick that’s boosted my on-time payments: I offer a small discount (like 2%) for paying within 10 days. It’s amazing how many clients suddenly find the money when there’s a deal.
Just remember, no matter how you phrase it, some clients will always be late. It’s not personal, just business.
Keep it simple. Send a clear invoice with the total, due date, and payment info up top. In the email, just say ‘Invoice attached, due [date].’ For late payers, follow up weekly. No need to get fancy.
If you want better results, offer a small discount for early payment. Works like a charm. Most clients will pay on time to save a few bucks.
Remember, some folks will always pay late. Don’t take it personal. Just stay on top of it and be consistent with your follow-ups.
I’ve tried a bunch of things over the years. Here’s what works for me:
The invoice is just the basics - what they’re paying for, how much, when it’s due. No fluff.
For the email, I keep it casual but direct. Something like:
‘Hey [Name], invoice attached for [project]. Total is $X, due [date]. Let me know if you need anything else.’
For late payers, I have a system:
I used to stress about late payments, but now I just stick to the system. Most clients get with the program pretty quick.
One last thing - I started offering a tiny discount for early payment. It’s surprising how many people suddenly pay on time to save a few bucks.