You’re not a bank.
So why are you financing your customers?

If cash flow is tight even though business is “going well”…this is probably where you should look.

Cash flow is king. Always.

And poor billing practices are quietly stifling it.

Let's be honest:

You finish a project… and the invoice goes out several days later
Or worse, at the end of the month
Or “when you have time”
Unless you’re on a “30 days from the end of the month” payment schedule, timing matters more than you think.

The later you send your invoice, the later the payment period begins. It’s as simple as that.

The result: these delays don’t just affect your cash flow today; they also show up in your annual financial statements as longer payment terms. So yes, invoicing sooner improves your cash flow.

But it also enhances your company’s financial reputation.
All the more reason not to wait.

Meanwhile?
Your client is using your money .

In an ideal world, you would invoice the same day.

In reality, especially in larger organizations, this isn't always possible.

But here is the line you must not cross:
If you do not bill at least once a week, you are acting like a credit agency.

A few essentials:

✔ Invoice as soon as possible (the same day if you can)
✔ If that’s not possible: set up a weekly invoicing schedule
✔ Establish clear and firm payment terms
✔ Don’t delay in following up: make it a standard step in the process

Because every day your invoicing is delayed…is another day you’re funding someone else’s business. And that’s not your job.

How high on your list of priorities is invoicing these days?

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