The first client payment feels bigger than it is. It also sets the pattern for everything after it. A little structure at the start makes the rest much easier.
Before the work
- Put the price, the scope and the payment terms in writing.
- Ask for a deposit. Half upfront is normal and protects both of you.
- Find out who approves the invoice and who actually pays it.
When the work is done
Send the invoice the same day the work is approved. Attach it as a PDF or send a link, and put the due date in the message. It takes a minute and starts the clock.
Make paying effortless
Put the bank details or the payment link on the invoice. If a client has to write back to ask how to pay, you have added days to the wait.
Follow up without drama
Pick a rhythm and keep to it: a short note a few days before the due date, another the day after, and a clearer one a week later. Being predictable makes follow-ups feel routine, not personal.
Clients rarely pay late on purpose. They pay late because the invoice got lost, or paying was a hassle.
Keep a simple record
Track what is sent, what is paid and what is overdue in one place. When you can see it all, you stop worrying about it. Wizard Invoice shows each invoice’s status at a glance and lets you send a polite follow-up in one tap.
