Pro Tip: Feeling like you're throwing out an invoice-in-a-bottle? Invoicing software like HoneyBook alerts you when your client looks at your invoice.

Work through this to-do list:

• [ ] This is 100% without a doubt the exact Date I sent them their invoice:

• [ ] We agreed in writing the amount of money they would owe me on a specific date. (ie email, text, contract, social media message)

• [ ] Here's a screenshot of that exchange just in case I need it:

• [ ] This is the full amount they were supposed to give me by now:

• [ ] This is the date it was due:

• [ ] This is how long past-due their bill is:

• [ ] These are all the services I've provided them without getting paid:

  or

  These are all the services I promised to provide them once I get paid:

Choose the template that best suits your situation:

• This is the first offense. I think they're busy and I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt. I understand that if I don't tell them now I'm giving them permission to disrespect my time, craft, and overall wellbeing.
• This has already gone on too long. I sent them an invoice and I don't know why they haven't paid yet. I'm experiencing anxiety about this. I'm tempted to just start working on the project and mention their outstanding balance with a project update email. NO! Don't you dare do that :)
• The project was bad. I'm a wreck thinking about it. They're withholding agreed upon payment even though they agreed to that amount and I'm completely lost because they weren't happy with the outcome. I just want the money in my account and them out of my life.