How To Chase An Unpaid Invoice Without The Awkwardness

Chasing money you’re owed doesn’t have to feel like an argument. Here’s a simple five-step system to get invoices paid faster, without the awkward back-and-forth.

It’s not a fight, it’s just a system.

The quick rundown

• Send a friendly reminder the day after the invoice is due, short and warm.
• Agree payment terms in writing up front so a follow-up is never a surprise.
• Pick up the phone, a real voice is harder to ignore than an email chain.
• Make it easy to pay on the spot with a link or card option, since friction is what causes delay.
• If it drags on, set a firm but polite deadline in writing and hold the line.

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