Chase late payment without sounding desperate
Get paid faster with a firm, specific chaser that never sounds desperate.
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Example result
Subject: Invoice #1042 — R8,750, now 14 days overdue Hi Thandeka, Following up on Invoice #1042 for R8,750, covering the website copy refresh. It was sent on 3 September and fell due on 17 September, so it's now 14 days…
What this prompt does
- Builds the chaser from your real invoice details
- Matches firmness to how overdue it is
- Sets a concrete next step and date
- Diaries your follow-up before you need it
Why it works
Exact details kill stalling. A dated next step turns a plea into a process.
Tips for this prompt
- Use the exact invoice number and amount, always
- Escalate one notch per chaser, never two
- Keep payment terms handy for the third chaser
- Send in the client's morning, not yours
How to use the prompt
- Fill in the invoice details and dates
- Paste your last chaser if you sent one
- Pick the line that describes the relationship
- Run it and send the reply
- Diary the follow-up date it gives you