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Polite late-invoice follow-ups that send themselves
Friendly payment reminders go out on a schedule, so you stop chasing money by hand.

| Time saved | an hour or two a week (our estimate*) |
|---|---|
| Setup | 40 minutes |
| Cost | Usually included in your invoicing tool |
| Skill | No tech skills |
| Tools | QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, Wave or Square Invoices |
The steps
- Open the reminders setting in your invoicing tool.
- Turn on reminders 3 days before the due date, on the due date, and 7 days after.
- Use the prompt below to write warm, clear reminder text for each stage.
- Add a pay-now button and accept card or bank payments if you can.
- Once a month, look at who still owes and call only those people.
Copy this prompt
Write three short payment reminders for my [type of business]: one friendly heads-up before the due date, one on the due date, and one firm but kind note 7 days late. Keep each under 70 words and include the invoice number and amount as [brackets].
Replace anything in [brackets] with your own details. Always read AI output before you send it.
Source: Invoicing software help pages*Stuck on a step?
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