Most pratical things to do: get yourself paid faster

With credit evaporating, cash is king. For business owners, the pressure to keep the cash flowing makes getting paid for outstanding invoices even more crucial than before. Don't get left holding an unpaid invoice.

6 helpful tips!

Establish a strong relationship
Keen, clear and under control
Work on your timing
Use FreshBooks to your unique advantage
Auto-billing: get paid instantly, over and over again
Move to value-based billing

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How to Get Paid Quickly on Every Project

sometimes I even get paid in full before the project is complete.

All I did was make an adjustment to the Fee Agreement (i.e. contract) that my clients sign. At the end of the agreement, just above the line that indicates where the client is to sign off, I inserted two check boxes, with this accompanying copy...

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Get paid faster - and keep the customer!

The management of trade and consumer credit is complicated. Getting paid faster requires the successful implementation of a series of events. Appropriate systems, risk assessment, exemplary cash collection skills, and an understanding of the legal issues all play their part, ICM trainer Mike Dixon FICM examines how a formal training programme is even more crucial to a credit department's success.