{"id":16041,"date":"2023-09-15T14:25:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T13:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/?p=16041"},"modified":"2023-09-19T11:50:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T10:50:09","slug":"invoice-tips-round-up-paid-on-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/invoice-tips-round-up-paid-on-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Invoice tips round-up: Essential advice to help you get paid on time"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/category\/money-matters\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Money Matters<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tInvoice tips round-up: Essential advice to help you get paid on time\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \">Published <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-09-15T14:25:42+01:00\">15 September, 2023<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"Invoice tips round-up: Essential advice to help you get paid on time\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/invoice-tips-round-up-paid-on-time\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/author\/staceymcintosh\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/11\/Stacey-McIntosh-350-1.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Stacey McIntosh<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dealing with invoices is a key business admin task to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From creating your invoices to sending them out and chasing them if they\u2019re late, it can be a time-consuming process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But get it right and you\u2019ll get paid on time, meaning your cash flow will be in a good place and your business can function effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you when it comes to dealing with your invoicing processes, we\u2019ve selected a series of Sage Advice articles covering the likes of what needs to be included on your invoices to dealing with unpaid invoices and how to avoid having difficult conversations with your customers and suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what we cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How to write an invoice: What needs to be included<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#eight\">8 ways to get invoices paid without any awkward conversations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#to\">How to recover an unpaid invoice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#six\">6 important steps to combat unpaid invoices and get paid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#free\">Free professional invoice templates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQs on invoices<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#final\">Final thoughts on invoices<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-ba177a0f-df1c-4227-8ec9-8f1bd3e34d90\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-ba177a0f-df1c-4227-8ec9-8f1bd3e34d90\"\n\t>Download your free professional invoice templates<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\">How to write an invoice: What needs to be included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to creating invoices, one option is to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/sage-business-cloud\/accounting\/features\/invoicing\/\">cloud accounting software<\/a> that allows you to use invoices that can be customised for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could also use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/professional-invoice-templates\/\">invoice template<\/a>, and again tailor it for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you decide to create your own invoices from scratch, you\u2019ll need to know what information to add. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article will help you with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/invoice-cheat-sheet\/\">writing and creating your own invoices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From adding the correct information (making sure your company name and address is added, for example), to being clear on what needs to feature if you\u2019re a sole trader versus a limited company, and even what\u2019s required if you\u2019re creating a VAT invoice, there\u2019s plenty to learn and adopt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This article covers the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What should be included in an invoice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different kinds of invoices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common invoice payment terms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common invoice payment methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending your invoice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to send your invoice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to get paid on time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/invoice-cheat-sheet\/\">Learn more about what to include on your invoices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eight\">8 ways to get invoices paid without any awkward conversations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to dealing with late payments, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/awkward-conversations-get-invoices-paid\/\">awkward conversations<\/a> are likely to come to the fore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having to make that tough phone call (or email) to a supplier who is late in paying an invoice can be an uncomfortable experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But your business needs the money to avoid cash flow issues, so it\u2019s something that needs to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, what if you could get your invoices paid without having to opt for a tricky chat? This article can help you adopt a series of tactics that will make your life easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From offering numerous ways for your customers to pay you, to setting up regular payments and syncing the time you send your invoices with the payment runs of your customers, it suggests a few things you can try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This article covers the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to avoid difficult conversations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an \u2018accounts@\u2019 email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know who\u2019s who \u2013 and who controls payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sync with payment runs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invoice immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer many ways to pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know when invoices are read<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make invoices clear, accurate and attractive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up regular payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/awkward-conversations-get-invoices-paid\/\">Learn more about getting invoices paid without awkward conversations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-ba177a0f-df1c-4227-8ec9-8f1bd3e34d90\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-ba177a0f-df1c-4227-8ec9-8f1bd3e34d90\"\n\t>Download your free professional invoice templates<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"to\">How to recover an unpaid invoice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spending time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/recover-unpaid-invoice\/\">chasing unpaid invoices<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No doubt it\u2019s draining your energy while taking you away from running your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it\u2019s an important task and if your customers are late in paying you, that could have a detrimental effect on your cash flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, there might be a good reason why someone is late in paying you (didn\u2019t receive the invoice, dealing with their own cash flow problems, etc), so it\u2019s best to deal with the situation tactically but efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article has a series of steps for you to follow to recover those unpaid invoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This article covers the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What do to do when your invoice hasn\u2019t been paid (and the steps to take)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 3 options for debt recovery for a small business or individual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/recover-unpaid-invoice\/\">Learn more about recovering unpaid invoices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"six\">6 important steps to combat unpaid invoices and get paid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still on the topic of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/combat-unpaid-invoices\/\">unpaid invoices<\/a>, accountant Sian Phillips talks about her experience in this area and she shares some advice on how you can deal with the challenge of getting paid on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sian acknowledges that chasing payments can be daunting, however with the right tactics in place, she says you\u2019ll have a better chance of reducing the need to have those awkward conversations that would otherwise be your go-to option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This article covers the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure the invoice has all the relevant information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put your full bank details on all invoices and statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick up the phone and speak to your customers early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a journal of all calls and responses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amend your invoice issue date (two parts to this point)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/combat-unpaid-invoices\/\">Learn more about dealing with unpaid invoices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"free\">Free professional invoice templates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for invoice templates to use for your business? Look no further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/professional-invoice-templates\/\">professional invoice templates<\/a> from Sage are free, easy to use (they\u2019re Word documents) and you can customise them so you can add the information that\u2019s required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And there are VAT-compliant version too, in case you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/professional-invoice-templates\/\">Learn more about the free invoice templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-ba177a0f-df1c-4227-8ec9-8f1bd3e34d90\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-ba177a0f-df1c-4227-8ec9-8f1bd3e34d90\"\n\t>Download your free professional invoice templates<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQs on invoices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an invoice?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An invoice is a document showing details of any goods or services sold and requests an amount payable for these services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/glossary\/what-is-an-invoice\/\">Learn more about invoices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an invoice payment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An invoice payment is a scheduled payment a customer makes toward the balance of goods and services rendered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/glossary\/what-is-an-invoice-payment\/\">Learn more about invoice payments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final\">Final thoughts on invoices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chasing payments can be a real challenge, something that definitely takes its toll. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And no doubt, you\u2019d rather spend time building your business than doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By understanding how to create and send your invoices, while following up on them in a timely manner, not only will that help you with your business admin, with a bit of luck, it\u2019ll make your processes a lot smoother too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner on-scroll-highlight__target\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Professional<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Getting paid on time is vital.\u00a0Download our set of professional, VAT invoice templates to make sure you make a good impression and 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