🔥 Time to Pay Up

Let's take the 'awkward' out of asking our clients for payment. [View & share this email from your browser]( [in partnership with Moxie]( When your client's invoice goes way past due, asking for payment can be...awkward. But it doesn't have to be. We've got you covered with [7 templates]( + [our #1 tip]( for telling your clients: it's time to pay up! Also in this email: - Apps That Make Getting Paid a Breeze [[LINK]( - What to Do With Terribly Overdue Invoices [[LINK]( - What to Do When Clients Won't Pay [[LINK]( Enjoy! Preston & the Millo Team PS. For Black Friday, try [Moxie]( (our FAV freelancing tool) completely FREE for 14 days. Oh, and Moxie is always awesome—not just the day after Thanksgiving. So [get 14 FREE days]( anytime. How about now? [Moxie]( - The hardest part of streamlining your business with Moxie is deciding what you'll do with your new free time. Uncomplicate your business. [Start a free trial with Moxie today.]( Apps That Make Getting Paid a Breeze Using freelance-focused apps can make getting paid much easier. Solutions like [Moxie]( [Honeybook]( [FreshBooks]( and [Bonsai]( help you create, send and manage invoices and payments seamlessly. Key features like customizable templates, automatic reminders and integrated payment processing enable you to collect payments faster. Review our favorite (most effective) app choices here: [How to Get Paid As a Freelancer in 2023 (Apps & Advice That Work)]( "Delayed payments come with lots of frustrations. They affect cash flow and can alter the operations of your entire business. However, you should never let the frustration get the best of you when requesting payments." —[Jimmy Rodriguez]( What to Do With Terribly Overdue Invoices If an invoice becomes past due, you may need to follow up more insistently while keeping it professional. Here are some things we suggest: - Send another payment reminder highlighting the due date has passed. - If you charge late fees, make them clear and stick to them. - Make clear the urgency of clearing the invoice. - If emails elicit no response, a polite phone call can be more direct. - Provide fresh copies of invoices, and offer to help resolve any issues. For a deeper look and free templates, read: [Have a Past-Due Invoice? 3 Email Scripts to Get Paid Now]( [SolidGigs](. Get freelance leads on autopilot. Expert gig-hunters match you with the top 1% of freelance jobs from dozens of premium sources. [Try Free](. What to Do When Clients Won't Pay Sometimes clients still refuse to pay despite your best efforts. Here are a few options when this happens: - For small amounts, you may need to cut your losses. - For larger sums, consider hiring a collections agency or taking legal action. - In the future, do client background checks, get deposits, and send prompt invoices. For way more on this issue, read [What to Do When a Client Doesn’t Pay & How to Prevent It]( Action Items: - Implement a Clear Follow-Up Protocol: - Develop a systematic follow-up process for overdue invoices, incorporating a blend of email reminders, clear late fee policies, and personalized customer service interactions. - Explore and Evaluate Payment Management Apps: - Research and assess freelance-focused apps like Moxie, Honeybook, FreshBooks, and Bonsai to streamline invoicing processes. Look for features such as customizable templates, automatic reminders, and integrated payment processing that suit your business needs. - Establish Preventative Measures: - Set up a strategy for future client interactions, including client background checks, requesting deposits, and sending invoices promptly. Incorporate these preventive measures into your standard workflow to mitigate potential payment issues. - Plan for Resolving Unpaid Invoices: - Outline a plan for handling cases where clients persistently refuse payment. Consider the viability of hiring a collections agency or pursuing legal action for larger sums, while being ready to evaluate the cost-benefit of doing so for smaller amounts. You've got this! Whew! If you made it this far—thanks for sticking with us. See you in next week’s issue of 🔥 Freelance Fire. [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Website]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2023 Millo, All rights reserved. You subscribed to this newsletter at Millo.co (previously GraphicDesignBlender.com). Thanks for subscribing. Our mailing address is: Millo 265 N Main Street Ste. D #229Kaysville, UT 84037 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.