Delivering the bill

- So, you're ready to get paid, right?…You've got an invoice, everything's all taken care of.…You just drop it in the mail, and money's gonna show up.…Now unfortunately, it's never that easy.…Let me give you a few logistical tips…to increase the likelihood of getting paid on time.…First up, when you deliver the bill,…always include the client's name…on the actual invoice.…This way, it's routed to the attention of your end client.…If they don't want the bill coming to them,…make sure that you find out which department…it should be routed to, but still,…list your client and the number of the project…on the invoice.…

By including a project name and purchase order,…as well as your client's name, it's gonna be a lot…easier for internal groups to follow up…if there's a problem.…I also strongly recommend, and you've…heard me say it before, a due date.…Don't just say, "Due net 30,"…assign an actual date.…If there're any payment terms, spell those out.…You might need to spell out that a…late invoice will be charged a finance fee.…