Getting paid
Invoice, follow up and collect faster.
How to get paid within 7 days
Late payments are usually a process problem, not a client problem. Five small changes that pull your cash forward.
The deposit that steadied a solo electrician
An illustrative story of how one small habit, asking for money up front, turned a good tradesperson's cash flow around.
Chasing overdue invoices without the awkwardness
You earned the money, so asking for it is not rude. Here is a calm, professional way to collect what you are owed.
Payment terms that protect you
Terms are not fine print. They are the rules that decide when your money arrives, so write them on purpose.
Estimates that turn into paid work
A good estimate is half the sale and half the invoice. Write it so the yes is easy and the bill is never a surprise.
The three-message follow-up
Most overdue invoices just got forgotten. A simple three-touch sequence gets them paid without the awkwardness.
Give clients more ways to pay
Every payment method you skip is a client who pays a little later. Meet them where they already are.
Take a deposit before you start
A deposit is not pushy. It is how you fund the work and prove the client is serious.