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What this does
Chasing a late payment is awkward. Pick how late the invoice is and how firm you want to sound, fill in the blanks, and get an email you can send as it is or edit. Six stages are covered, from a friendly nudge before the due date to a final reminder, plus a thank-you when you are paid.
A good order to send them in
- A few days before the due date: a friendly heads-up.
- On the due date: a short reminder.
- One week late: ask when to expect payment.
- Two weeks late: ask for a firm date.
- Thirty days late: a final reminder, stating what happens next.
Questions people ask
Should I keep chasing by email?
Email leaves a record. Keep each message short, polite and specific: the invoice number, the amount, the date it was due, and how to pay.
Can I mention late fees?
Only if your contract or invoice terms say you can charge them, or the law in your country allows it. The final reminder says so in general terms. Edit it to match your terms.
Does the Open in my email button send anything?
No. It opens a new draft in your own email program with the words filled in. You still choose who it goes to and press send.
Is anything I type sent to a server?
No. The document is made inside your browser. Your business details and the last document are remembered on this device only, so you do not have to retype them, and you can wipe them with the link under the preview.
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