{"id":29835,"date":"2020-11-18T12:16:59","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T17:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook.site.strattic.io\/?p=29835"},"modified":"2023-09-13T09:18:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T16:18:34","slug":"how-to-get-a-client-to-pay-an-invoice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-client-to-pay-an-invoice","title":{"rendered":"20 Tips For Getting Your Clients to Pay Invoices on Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Navigating how to get a client to pay an invoice on time can feel daunting, but these 20 tips will make sure you never worry about a late payment again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Stocksy_txpda7b0216lKo200_Small_2623532-1.jpg\" alt=\"20 tips on how to get a client to pay an invoice on time\" class=\"wp-image-29901\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"90564\" class=\"elementor elementor-90564\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2237b60 e-con-full cta_click e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2237b60\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a763669 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a763669\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acab07b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"acab07b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-invoice-banner-black.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-88431\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-invoice-banner-black.png 470w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-invoice-banner-black-300x272.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-711ec11 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"711ec11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1504169 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1504169\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Create a professional invoice for free.<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea01bef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea01bef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Customize, download, and send a professional custom invoice in minutes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6939b6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6939b6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/invoice-template?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=cta&#038;utm_campaign=invoice_gen&#038;utm_id=070323_3\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Create an invoice<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all struggled with how to get a client to pay an invoice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you introduce late fees? Send yet <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">another<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reminder? Ask for an upfront payment next time?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a client to pay their bill on time doesn\u2019t have to be this difficult for you, your cash flow, or your client!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll explore 20 different tips on how to get your client to pay an invoice. These tips include how to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain good relationships with clients;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make payments easier for your clients; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create clear, top-notch <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/online-invoices\">online invoices<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get paid faster by managing your clients<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of getting paid on time comes down to properly managing your clients. Here\u2019s how to get a client to pay an invoice on time by establishing the right relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Maintain great relationships with your clients<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A client who likes you will be much better at paying you faster!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have great, friendly rapport when corresponding with your clients. Also, go out of your way to accommodate them. Do this by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding regular phone calls or meetings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting their services, products or content on social media<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending a personalized gift or hand-written note<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Have a clear contract<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019ll be hard for your clients to misinterpret any terms around payment with a clear, professional <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/online-contract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online contract<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be explicit about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scope of work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due dates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anything else significant to the project<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Set payment expectations early on<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clients are much more likely to pay you on time if they know the consequences they\u2019ll face if they don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish clear payment expectations in your contracts with clients, including:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will happen if they don\u2019t pay you on time, such as interest or late fees;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear deadlines for payment; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method of payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Establish the right internal contact for payments<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late invoices might come down to a communication breakdown on your client\u2019s end. For example, there may be a middle person who\u2019s out of the office or not forwarding invoices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before starting work on a project, ask for a direct billing contact to avoid going down any invoice rabbit holes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Avoid risky clients altogether<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain red flags may pop up with new clients while negotiating a contract. Some include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much focus on price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disorganization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs their business is unstable<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These clients are risky and are unlikely to pay invoices on time. You should likely avoid them altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner--light banner--invoice\">\n<div class=\"banner__text-container\">\n<h2 class=\"banner__title\">Ready to start getting <br>paid on time?<\/h2>\n<a class=\"banner__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/\">TRY HONEYBOOK<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a client to pay an invoice by offering convenient payments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following tips are all about making payments easier for your clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Make it easy for clients to pay you<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, accommodating your clients can go a long way towards receiving timely payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A relatively easy way to do this is to offer multiple forms of offline or online payments, whether by <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/credit-card-processing-for-small-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">credit card<\/a>, bank transfer, or check, through an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/honeybook.com\/online-payment-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online payment software.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also offer a payment plan to clients who may be unable to pay their entire bill. Work with your clients to build a schedule and bill amount that works for you without disrupting their cash flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Establish a payment schedule<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have recurring services with a client, set up a payment schedule up front.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid any miscommunications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set clear expectations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid any nasty surprises<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your client used to paying regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Ask for payments or a deposit up front<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An easy way to avoid late payments is by taking payment up front before providing any services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this may be difficult to ask for from an existing client, it may be an easier ask of a new client.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not, try negotiating a partial deposit up front, or a 50\/50 payment structure where half of the work is paid up front and the other half is paid once the work is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/jp-valery-lVFoIi3SJq8-unsplash-1-1300x867.jpg\" alt=\"requesting payment upfront can help to ensure clients pay their invoices on time\" class=\"wp-image-29917\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Use a retainer model<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re billing clients by the hour or by assignment, try a retainer model. With this method, clients pay the same amount each month for your services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can make it easy for your client to pay you and incentivize them to set up an automatic monthly payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Offer small incentives for quick or upfront payment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re having a hard time convincing a client to pay quickly or up front, try offering small incentives. These might include:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free or discounted future services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branded swag<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will also help build stronger relationships with clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Introduce punishments for late payments<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you should prioritize incentives for on-time payments, you could introduce punishments for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-client-to-pay-an-invoice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when your client doesn\u2019t pay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you could:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charge interest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charge late fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put a hold on future work until you receive payment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it\u2019s important to introduce punishments <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> payment time by including them in your contract.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a client to pay with clear invoicing and communication<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These final nine tips are all about <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/invoicing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"invoicing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">invoicing<\/a> and communication that make things crystal clear for your client.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Invoice on time<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hard to blame a client for late payment if you\u2019re not invoicing on time! If you\u2019re forgetting to send prompt invoices to clients, set up a calendar reminder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/honeybook.com\/online-invoices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create an invoice template<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that has all pertinent client information already loaded to make drafting invoices easy and fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Have professional, branded invoices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/online-invoices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional invoices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are much more likely to be paid on time. Customize each invoice for each client and double check that client information is correct.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also include your company\u2019s brand elements like your logo, fonts and color scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Proposal_Generic_with-phone-1-1144x1024.png\" alt=\"professional, branded invoices are a great way to get a client to pay an invoice\" class=\"wp-image-29921\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Have clear invoices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more clarity on invoices about what and when to pay, the better.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have room, specify the work completed, exact due dates, and payment terms from your contract on the invoice. Avoid using phrases like \u201cdue upon receipt\u201d that make it unclear as to when the invoice is actually due.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Use automated invoicing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re forgetful with invoices, take advantage of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/workflows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automated invoicing system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to send out your bill once work is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. Include a payment link in your invoices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When clients have to go to multiple places and access multiple documents, this overcomplicates the payment process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct clients exactly where to go in your invoices by adding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/online-payment-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online payment links<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly to the bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. Invoice more frequently<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For high-volume clients, consider billing more frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, bill bi-weekly rather than monthly. Both your and your client\u2019s cash flows will thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. Adjust the time you send invoices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the time of day you send an invoice, the email may get left behind. It might get lost in your client\u2019s inbox at a busy time of day or go unnoticed if sent in the middle of the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your clients the best time of day and week to send invoices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. Send planned email reminders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up automated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/payment-reminders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payment reminders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your clients on a predetermined schedule. Using an automated service gives your clients the nudge they need to pay without having to pester them personally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good practice is to send email reminders:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 days before the invoice is due<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The day the invoice is due<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 days after the invoice is due<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more reminder tips, check out our blog on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/how-to-remind-clients-to-pay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to remind clients to pay an invoice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/payment-reminder-email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payment reminder email examples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. Thank clients when they pay<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common courtesy and gratitude go a long way! Thanking a client for timely payment will influence them to pay you on time again.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner--dark banner--bulb\">\n<div class=\"banner__text-container\">\n<h2 class=\"banner__title\">Stop Struggling to Get Paid<\/h2>\n<p class=\"banner__body\">If you\u2019re struggling with how to get a client to pay an invoice, an easy way to implement these 20 tips is through HoneyBook.<\/p>\n<p class=\"banner__body\">Create professional contracts and invoices that keep you protected.<\/p>\n<a class=\"banner__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/\">Start free trial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Navigating how to get a client to pay an invoice on time can feel daunting, but these 20 tips will make sure you never worry about a late payment again. We\u2019ve all struggled with how to get a client to pay an invoice. Do you introduce late fees? Send yet another reminder? 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