Getting Paid: Billing & Cash Flow
Getting paid is a system, not a personality trait. The agencies that never seem to chase invoices are not luckier, they just set shorter terms, take a deposit, invoice the moment work is done, and let automated reminders handle the awkward part.
This hub gathers the definitions, the how-to guides, and a free invoice generator to help you shorten the gap between finishing the work and seeing the cash, so late payments stop eating your month.
Key definitions
Guides
The terms, deposits, and reminder habits that end late payments.
Net 30, net 15, deposits, and which to use so you get paid faster.
What every invoice needs and how to send one that gets paid.
Bill every hour you worked without re-typing anything.
Free tools & templates
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Frequently asked questions
Net 30 means the client has 30 days from the invoice date to pay. Shorter terms like net 15 or net 7, or a deposit up front, improve cash flow because the agency finances the client for less time.
Set shorter payment terms, take a deposit before starting, invoice the moment work is delivered, make it easy to pay online, and send gentle automated reminders. Most late payments are forgotten invoices, not refusals.
Yes, for most project work. A deposit of 25 to 50% up front secures the client’s commitment, funds the early phase, and protects you if the project stalls. It is standard practice and rarely costs you the deal.
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