Reply to: How soon after invoice due date to remind the client

[northernladuk]

Monies received. And I didn't have to chase!

On to the next one.

See you a week before next monies are due

[DanielSQL]

Monies received. And I didn't have to chase!

On to the next one.

[BrilloPad]

I wouldn't chase anything. However I would have a "catch up" call with the pimp and drop it into the conversation.

[DanielSQL]

I personally wouldn't chase anything up which hadn't reached the end date, regardless of how soon it is normally paid. I would send a polite first reminder reminder immediately after the due date. Any subsequent reminder would mention late payment penalties.

If the situation were reversed and someone sent me a reminder before the end date I would make sure they were only ever paid at the last minute.

You make a good point.

I'll wait till the day after.

[SueEllen]

Fairly concerned.

Like I said they usually pay within a matter of days. I'm going to send a reminder tomorrow afternoon.

Do it tomorrow morning.

[DanielSQL]

How concerned are you?

Fairly concerned.

Like I said they usually pay within a matter of days. I'm going to send a reminder tomorrow afternoon.

[AV101]

I personally wouldn't chase anything up which hadn't reached the end date, regardless of how soon it is normally paid. I would send a polite first reminder reminder immediately after the due date. Any subsequent reminder would mention late payment penalties.

If the situation were reversed and someone sent me a reminder before the end date I would make sure they were only ever paid at the last minute.

Sorry agreed - wait until day after end date then phone them, you can try a polite reminder but if you want paying then speak to them directly - it may affect your relationship with client going forwards but if they mess you around paying invoices they are not a client you want or need.

[BigRed]

I personally wouldn't chase anything up which hadn't reached the end date, regardless of how soon it is normally paid. I would send a polite first reminder reminder immediately after the due date. Any subsequent reminder would mention late payment penalties.

If the situation were reversed and someone sent me a reminder before the end date I would make sure they were only ever paid at the last minute.

[AV101]

Sorry to bump this thread.

I have an invoice which is two days away from being overdue. The client usually coughs up on the day they receive my invoices. I'm tempted to send a small reminder today.... Or perhaps I should just shut up and continue waiting.

What do you think?

I've been in this position - phone and speak openly and honestly with them, ask them directly if there is a problem and if not when will they pay the invoice.

[northernladuk]

How concerned are you?

[DanielSQL]

Sorry to bump this thread.

I have an invoice which is two days away from being overdue. The client usually coughs up on the day they receive my invoices. I'm tempted to send a small reminder today.... Or perhaps I should just shut up and continue waiting.

What do you think?

[BlasterBates]

Hi Guys,

My client is 2 days over the due date for the invoice.
I currently have 2 months exposure with the client and there has been some hinting the ultimate end client (who's site i sit on) may be running out of money for the project.

Is it too soon to fire a reminder email asking when i can expect payment ? I don't want to hinder the relationship i have with my client.

Thanks

If there is no agent involved and the client is insolvent you are going to lose money. Look for a new contract. Until you have an alternative contract you may as well carry on working for a while, but bear in mind you might not get paid.

i.e. if you did leave you'll be at home twiddling your thumbs not earning anything there as well. However you want to be focusing your efforts on getting out pronto.

If you have an agent simply chase the agent, you won't lose anything if the client goes under provided you get your timesheets signed off.

[Drei]

Does your insurance cover you for anything as such?

[LondonManc]

Hi Guys,

My client is 2 days over the due date for the invoice.
I currently have 2 months exposure with the client and there has been some hinting the ultimate end client (who's site i sit on) may be running out of money for the project.

Is it too soon to fire a reminder email asking when i can expect payment ? I don't want to hinder the relationship i have with my client.

Thanks

What SueEllen said with respect to the email stands.

Have your client paid previous invoices on time?

Also, your ultimate end client's financial state is none of your concern *IF* your contract does not stipulate paid when paid. Are you prepared to walk off site if it comes to it?

[SueEllen]

Oh in regards in hindering your relationship with the client - if they aren't paying their invoices on time your relationship is already f**ked.