4 things bloggers should know about managing their invoices
If you’re a blogger you’ll understand the amount of time, effort and dedication that goes into every piece of work you complete. And when you press “send” or “publish” it’s easy to think that that’s all the hard work taken care of. When in reality, you’ve still got a way to go!
Getting paid on time and the right amount means you can continue to pursue your blogging career and be the writer you’ve always wanted to be. But if you’re not getting paid then things can start to get complicated. You’ve worked hard to provide the content your client has requested so, what’s the problem?
In truth, it could be your invoices. If your invoices are confusing, incorrect or your payment policy isn’t clear enough then you could be sabotaging your own success. Want to know more? Read on for 4 things bloggers should know about managing their invoices.
Your invoices are poor
If you’re struggling to get paid on time, then the issue could be with your invoices. Are they clear? Concise? Do they have accurate and relevant information on them? If they don’t then it’s no wonder you’re struggling to get paid for your work. With this easy to use invoice template, you can create professional and fully customisable invoices that you can send to your clients within minutes, helping you get paid faster and accurately each time!
Struggling with invoices is common, especially if you’ve never charged for your services before. So, leave the confusion behind and use these templates from now on to streamline your billing and invoices. You’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.
Create a strict payment policy
By having a strict payment policy in place, you can protect yourself, your clients and your income by making the process clear and easy to understand for everyone! Consider creating a policy that requires your client to pay for your services within 30 days of your invoice submission. This reasonable policy should be made apparent whenever you take on work from a new client and should also be written into your invoice document. That way there is no confusion and everyone is happy.
Don’t be taken advantage of
Sometimes, there are genuine reasons why someone may not be able to pay. This is when your discretion should come in. If you have a usually reliable client who is experiencing difficulties, although frustrating, it may be worth being a little more flexible with payments. Of course, if you have clients that are causing issues every month or prolong the process of payment, ask yourself if they’re taking advantage of you and if they’re worth keeping as clients.
And finally, don’t be afraid to reach out
Sometimes mistakes get made, things get forgotten, and your invoice may have been left at the bottom of an inbox somewhere. If the payment period has passed, then try to keep calm and consider reaching out to your client. Don’t go in demanding payment, ask them if they were satisfied with your latest work and if that’s why you haven’t yet received your fee. A simple courtesy call like this can also work wonders for your professional relationship with them. In most cases, it’ll be a misunderstanding and you’ll be paid as soon as possible.
