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Get paid in 7 days, not 60.

The invoice you send and how you set terms decides whether cash shows up this week or after three follow-ups. Grab the template that already does it right.

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Invoices and trackers built around how trades actually get paid — due dates, deposits, late fees, retainage.

Job tracking

Subcontractor Payment Tracker

Retainage, invoice log, lien-waiver tracking, and an outstanding-balance dashboard.

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Invoices

Contractor Invoice Templates

Trade-specific + general invoices with due dates, deposit lines, and a built-in late-fee line.

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Late-Fee & Demand Pack

Overdue notice, late-fee notice, and a demand letter — the professional escalation path.

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Two invoices for the same $6,200 job can get paid five weeks apart. The fast one has a due date (not just “Net 30”), a deposit already collected, an itemized scope the client recognizes, a clear late-fee line, and a payment link. The slow one is a total at the bottom of an email.

The leverage you’re skipping: a 1.5%/month late fee stated up front, a 35% deposit before materials, and progress billing on jobs over ~$10k. None of it is aggressive — it’s standard, and it’s the difference between cash and floating the client an interest-free loan.

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The invoice that gets paid in 7 daysWhat to put on it.In the shop→Net 30 vs. Net 15 vs. Due on ReceiptWhich terms to use, and when.In the shop→Handling a non-paying clientThe escalation ladder, with letters.In the shop→When to file a lienDeadlines by state.In the shop→Deposits by tradeHow much to collect up front.In the shop→Progress billing for long jobsTrack retainage and partial payments.Template $19→Late-fee setupWhat’s enforceable and how to word it.In the shop→Overdue follow-up scriptsFirm, professional, copy-paste.In the shop→

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Quick answers

Invoicing FAQ.

What payment terms get me paid fastest?

A specific due date beats a vague “Net 30.” For residential, Due on Receipt or Net 7 with a collected deposit works well; for commercial, Net 15–30 paired with progress billing. Always state the late fee on the invoice itself.

Can I legally charge a late fee?

Generally yes if it’s disclosed in the contract and invoice and within your state’s usury limits. A common, defensible figure is 1–1.5% per month. The upcoming late-fee guide covers wording and stricter-cap states.

How big a deposit should I collect?

Enough to cover materials and protect against a walk-away — often 30–50% for material-heavy trades, balance on milestones or completion.