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Sending a professional invoice and then chasing late payment are two parts of freelancing that rarely get taught. This pack gives you the documents for both.
You get three invoice layouts: a simple one for flat-rate projects, a detailed one for hourly or itemised work with a section for additional expenses, and a retainer invoice for ongoing clients. A payment tracker lets you see what has been paid and what is still outstanding.
For overdue invoices, there are three email templates you can adapt: a gentle reminder one day after the due date, a second reminder at seven days overdue, and a final notice at thirty days. A filled-in sample invoice shows how to complete the fields so you can start billing with confidence.
[YOUR LOGO / BUSINESS NAME] [Email] | [Phone] | [Website]
INVOICE
Project / Service Details:
Payment Terms:
Payment Details:
Late Payment Policy: A fee of ___% per month will be applied to overdue balances.
Thank you for your business!
[YOUR LOGO / BUSINESS NAME] [Your Address] | [Email] | [Phone]
INVOICE
Bill To:
[YOUR LOGO / BUSINESS NAME] [Your Address] | [Email] | [Phone]
RETAINER INVOICE
Hours Remaining: ___ (carries over: Y / N per agreement)
Subject: Quick reminder — Invoice #[NUMBER] due
Hi [Client Name],
I hope you are doing well. I wanted to send a quick reminder that Invoice #[NUMBER] for $[AMOUNT] was due on [DATE]. I have attached the invoice again for your convenience.
If the payment has already been sent, please disregard this message. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Thanks,
Subject: Following up — Invoice #[NUMBER] is 7 days past due
Hi [Client Name],
I am following up on Invoice #[NUMBER] for $[AMOUNT], which was due on [DATE]. I understand things get busy, but I would appreciate an update on the payment timeline.
Per our agreement, a late fee of % per month applies to overdue invoices. I would love to resolve this before that kicks in.
Could you confirm when I can expect payment?
Thanks,
Subject: Final notice — Invoice #[NUMBER] is 30 days past due
Hi [Client Name],
This is a final reminder regarding Invoice #[NUMBER] for $[AMOUNT], originally due on [DATE]. The balance including late fees is now $[AMOUNT + FEE].
I value our working relationship and want to resolve this promptly. Please submit payment within 7 business days or contact me to arrange a payment plan.
If I do not hear from you by [DATE + 7 DAYS], I will need to escalate this to [collections / small claims / my accountant].
Regards,
MAYA DESIGN CO. 123 Creative Lane, Portland, OR 97201 [email protected] | (503) 555-0127 | mayadesign.co
INVOICE
Payment via bank transfer to: [routing/account details] Late payment fee: 1.5% per month on overdue balances.
Sending a professional invoice and then chasing late payment are two parts of freelancing that rarely get taught.
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