{"id":7522,"date":"2024-08-29T13:01:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T13:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/?p=7522"},"modified":"2024-09-01T09:13:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T09:13:23","slug":"5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/","title":{"rendered":"5 steps to following up on a past due invoice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7522\" class=\"elementor elementor-7522\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a6746cc cspt-col-stretched-none cspt-bg-color-over-image elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4a6746cc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13c846f cspt-bg-color-over-image\" data-id=\"13c846f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d72b867 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d72b867\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The consensus that business owners spend<strong> 25%<\/strong> of their time engaging with customers, add to that the regular tasks of marketing and operations, how much could be left during the week?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The last thing you need is to spend time on a minor task like <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">following up on invoices payment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> but with insufficient way of doing this task, it could be the worst headache for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This blog post will provide a comprehensive guide on the steps to take when chasing late payments, ensuring your business maintains a healthy financial position. From polite reminders to legal action, we&#8217;ll cover the strategies to help you get paid on time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#What_is_a_Past_Due_Invoice\" title=\"What is a Past Due Invoice?\u00a0\">What is a Past Due Invoice?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#i\" title=\"\u00a0\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#Why_is_it_important_to_follow_up_on_Invoices_Payment\" title=\"Why is it important to follow up on Invoices Payment?\u00a0\">Why is it important to follow up on Invoices Payment?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#5_Effective_Steps_to_following_up_on_a_past_due_invoice\" title=\"5 Effective Steps to following up on a past due invoice:\u00a0\">5 Effective Steps to following up on a past due invoice:\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#1_%E2%80%93_Dont_wait_too_long_and_be_Professional\" title=\"1 \u2013 Don&#8217;t wait too long and be Professional:\u00a0\">1 \u2013 Don&#8217;t wait too long and be Professional:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#2_%E2%80%93_Send_Reminders_by_Email\" title=\"2 \u2013 Send Reminders by Email:\u00a0\">2 \u2013 Send Reminders by Email:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#Here_is_an_Email_Template_for_reminding\" title=\"Here is an Email Template for reminding:\">Here is an Email Template for reminding:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#3_%E2%80%93_Try_calling_up\" title=\"3 \u2013 Try calling up:\u00a0\">3 \u2013 Try calling up:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#4_%E2%80%93_Involve_the_Account_Manager\" title=\"4 \u2013 Involve the Account Manager:\u00a0\">4 \u2013 Involve the Account Manager:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#5_%E2%80%93_Escalate_with_Legal_Action\" title=\"5 \u2013 Escalate with Legal Action:\u00a0\">5 \u2013 Escalate with Legal Action:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#What_happens_if_you_dont_follow_up_on_invoices_Payment\" title=\"What happens if you don\u2019t follow up on invoices Payment?\u00a0\">What happens if you don\u2019t follow up on invoices Payment?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#when_you_not_Cash_flow_issues_come_from_two_things\" title=\"when you not Cash flow issues come from two things:\u00a0\">when you not Cash flow issues come from two things:\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#How_to_follow_up_an_invoice_Politely\" title=\"How to follow up an invoice Politely?\">How to follow up an invoice Politely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#How_do_I_reply_to_overdue_payment_emails\" title=\"How do I reply to overdue payment emails?\">How do I reply to overdue payment emails?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/alwadiholding.com\/aw-egypt\/5-steps-to-following-up-on-a-past-due-invoice\/#How_do_I_write_an_email_about_past_due_invoices\" title=\"How do I write an email about past due invoices?\">How do I write an email about past due invoices?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Past_Due_Invoice\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #662d40\"><b>What is a Past Due Invoice?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Due invoices are the bills that issued based on a selling goods or services to another party, but the fees haven\u2019t been paid yet, the payment date is scheduled to a future appointment normally ranges from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">14, 30, 60 or 90 days,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> this is a common selling way between traders, so the seller need to book these selling transactions in his records with something called accounts receivable until receiving his full amount these transactions change to income in your financial statements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, when <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">following up on invoice payment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you need to issue bills whether in hard copies or electronic copies to confirm their receiving for the service or goods as proof and you can follow up with them until you get your money.<\/span><span 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elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1fd4d72\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0b54756 cspt-bg-color-over-image\" data-id=\"0b54756\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86a4f6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86a4f6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_important_to_follow_up_on_Invoices_Payment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #662d40\"><b>Why is it important to <\/b><b>follow up on Invoices Payment<\/b><b>?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unfortunately, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">following up on invoice payment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> became vital for your business if you don\u2019t use the prepaid way when selling your product or service, so to keep your business afloat you need to maintain a healthy cash flow that comes from the thing that you sell on credit here.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And expecting commitment from other parties on payment dates doesn\u2019t go easy as you think, even if it\u2019s on paper unless some people strain this point with late fines and interest to be paid in case not meeting the payment dates to encourage prompt payment, but late payment fees can obstruct your business deals from the first place and affect your negotiations for selling and closing therefore you are somehow forced to sell on credit to complete the deal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Effective_Steps_to_following_up_on_a_past_due_invoice\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #662d40\"><b>5 Effective Steps to following up on a past due invoice:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E2%80%93_Dont_wait_too_long_and_be_Professional\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 \u2013 Don&#8217;t wait too long and be Professional:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s very serious not to let the past due be unpaid for long time, in fact some people think that <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">following up on invoice payment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is an annoying thing and can be pushy in unprofessional way, which is not, nothing could be more unprofessional than not honoring your agreements with other parties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the other hand, your business dealers are very committed, but the payment delay is happening because a misunderstanding or simple issue like he forgot to pay, lost your email, there is an error with the invoice, or simply he didn\u2019t receive what you were agreed to.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%93_Send_Reminders_by_Email\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2 \u2013 Send Reminders by Email:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you have obtained a confirmation on the invoices you may start tailoring a reminding strategy through emailing based on the timeline you have till the due date, usually you start with gentle reminders but that doesn\u2019t mean you will keep asking nicely or being rude or adopting threaten tone of voice afterwards, always keep a professional and formal tone in your writing for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">following up on invoice payment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_is_an_Email_Template_for_reminding\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><b>Here is an Email Template for reminding:<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9224014 cspt-col-stretched-none cspt-bg-color-over-image elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9224014\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-82de6ea cspt-bg-color-over-image\" data-id=\"82de6ea\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb0b14d elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb0b14d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><i>\u00a0\u201c<\/i><i>Subject: Invoice Payment Reminder<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><i>\u00a0Dear [Client Name],<\/i><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><i>\u00a0I hope this email finds you well. I am\u00a0 writing to kindly remind you about the\u00a0 \u00a0outstanding invoice payment from [invoice date].<\/i><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><i>\u00a0As per our agreement, the payment for invoice number [invoice number] amounting to\u00a0 \u00a0[invoice amount] was due on [due date]. Unfortunately, we have not received the\u00a0 \u00a0payment yet.<\/i><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><i>\u00a0I understand that sometimes things can slip through the cracks, but prompt payment\u00a0 \u00a0is crucial for the continued operation of our business. I would greatly appreciate it if\u00a0 \u00a0you could please make the payment at your earliest convenience.<\/i><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><i>\u00a0 If you have any questions or concerns about the invoice, please contact me. I am\u00a0 \u00a0happy to discuss and find a resolution.<\/i><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><i>\u00a0 Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving the payment\u00a0 \u00a0soon.<\/i><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><i>\u00a0 Best regards,<\/i><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><i>\u00a0 [Your Name]<\/i><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><i>\u00a0 [Your Title]<\/i><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><i>\u00a0 [Company Name]\u201d<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"eJOY__extension_root\" class=\"eJOY__extension_root_class\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1572784 cspt-col-stretched-none cspt-bg-color-over-image elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1572784\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c27e248 cspt-bg-color-over-image\" data-id=\"c27e248\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88400a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88400a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E2%80%93_Try_calling_up\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 \u2013 Try calling up:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you haven\u2019t heard back from them on your emails in course of two weeks or more, try following up this time with direct phone calls, faxing may not be efficient by telephoning is way better when <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">following up on invoice payment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, also it may clear other concerns affecting the payment process so you can have the chance to discuss it freely and immediately.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%93_Involve_the_Account_Manager\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4 \u2013 Involve the Account Manager:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I&#8217;m sure you have heard the saying of don\u2019t involve account managers in the collection matters, sales and relationship people is better not to communicate this racket subject, but guess what, selling without collecting is nothing, it\u2019s a punishment for your corporate and to the account managers in the frontline, here the financial target turn to non-financial because the income is on the paper not in the bank accounts, so account manager definitely will help you on <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">following up on invoice payment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_%E2%80%93_Escalate_with_Legal_Action\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5 \u2013 Escalate with Legal Action:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the amount is significant and as a final resort, you may consult with a lawyer about what the next steps to be proceeded to claim your amounts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_dont_follow_up_on_invoices_Payment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #662d40\"><b>What happens if you don\u2019t <\/b><b>follow up on invoices Payment<\/b><b>?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cash flow issues may occur with high possibility rate, this is not a personal opinion by the way, but small survey with your business network will assure that the cash flow is main problem and challenge they face with their businesses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when_you_not_Cash_flow_issues_come_from_two_things\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">when you not Cash flow issues come from two things:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One thing:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is not meeting your sales target or weaknesses on to production to supply the demand on the market.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The other thing:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is not collecting or receiving your money on your planned dates due to not <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">following up on invoice payment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And when you have low liquidity, you may face problems securing your workers&#8217; salaries, company utilities and liabilities, inability to enter new investment projects or even handicaps 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15px}}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-accordion,.e-con>.elementor-widget-accordion{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1851\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1851\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_follow_up_an_invoice_Politely\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How to follow up an invoice Politely? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1851\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1851\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start with a friendly, non-confrontational approach. Something like &#8220;I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to follow up on the invoice I sent on [date] for [amount]. Please tell me if you have any questions or need more information from me.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide relevant details. Include the invoice number, date, and total amount owed to jog the client&#8217;s memory. This shows you&#8217;re organized and makes it easier for them to locate the outstanding payment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1852\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1852\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_reply_to_overdue_payment_emails\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I reply to overdue payment emails? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1852\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1852\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179023411 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179023411 BCX0\">When responding to an overdue payment, strike a professional and diplomatic tone: Acknowledge the overdue payment: &#8220;I understand the [invoice\/project] payment due on [date] has not been <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179023411 BCX0\">received. &#8220;Explain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179023411 BCX0\"> the situation neutrally, avoiding blame. 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