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Payment reminder schedules by invoice terms
The reminder ladder is always relative to the due date, so the schedule is the same shape whatever your terms. What changes is when the due date falls and how patient the escalation should be. Pick your terms.
Net 7 reminder scheduleLadder for invoices due 7 days after issueNet 14 reminder scheduleLadder for invoices due 14 days after issueNet 15 reminder scheduleLadder for invoices due 15 days after issueNet 30 reminder scheduleLadder for invoices due 30 days after issueNet 45 reminder scheduleLadder for invoices due 45 days after issueNet 60 reminder scheduleLadder for invoices due 60 days after issue
The default ladder
- T-3dCourtesy. Heads-up that the invoice is due soon, with the pay link.
- T+1dFriendly. It was due yesterday; when can we expect it?
- T+7dFirm. A week overdue; asks for a date and mentions the fee terms.
- T+14dFinal notice. Applies the contractual late fee; balance goes up.
- T+30dEscalate. Goes to you, not the client: call, payment plan, or small claims.