Best Practices for Following Up on Invoices

Nobody likes chasing money. You can still do it without sounding like a debt collector. Short, boring emails usually work better than long ones.

Plan Your Follow-Ups

• Nudge a few days before the due date if it is a big amount or a slow payer.
• Day after due: one line, invoice attached again, due date repeated.
• Stay factual. No need to vent in writing.

Be Clear and Firm

State invoice number, amount, due date, and how to pay. That is enough. If they have a real dispute they will reply with specifics.

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