How Do Freelancers Handle Invoice Collection and Follow-Ups?

I've found that automated invoice reminders through Xero make my life way easier. I set them up to nudge clients if payments are late, and it takes a lot of stress off my shoulders.

For my invoicing and time tracking, I swear by Harvest. It includes both automatic and manual follow-up options, which makes it straightforward to keep tabs on who owes me.

I use Freshbooks because it automates overdue reminders for me at customized intervals, which has been a lifesaver. It keeps my workflow smooth and my clients on track.

I like to spend some time each Monday morning reviewing accounts. I send out all invoices from the past week and reminders for those that are overdue from the previous week. I use QuickBooks for this, and it usually only takes me about 10 minutes.

Honestly, chasing payments can be a real struggle, especially when juggling multiple clients who are all in different phases of their projects. I switched to Stripe invoicing for automated reminders after 3 and 7 days of overdue payments. Plus, I started requesting 50% upfront before any work starts, which has dramatically reduced the need for follow-ups!