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How Authors & Small Publishers can Get Paid On Time
There are steps you can take to get paid on those past due invoices and keep new invoices current. Step #1 Gather together all the past due invoices, and stamp them PAST DUE. Step #2 If you have an email address or phone number with a contact name for your client, email them or call them and give them the information on the past due invoices and let them know their account is on hold. Step #3 Mail the invoices to your client with return receipt requested or send them in a flat rate Priority Mail envelope with delivery confirmation. Using the large colorful envelope is a great way to get your information to the top of the pile. Who do you know that doesn't grab the big Priority mail or Fed Ex envelope out of their mail pile to open first'Step #4 Send a letter with these invoices stating the age, invoice numbers, their PO#, your account #, total amount due, and any other pertinent information. You may want to request a proof of delivery or print off the delivery confirmation information from the web to send with the letter.Step #5 Tell them their account is on hold and you will not be shipping any more products or providing any services to them until these invoices are paid. You can include a self addressed envelope and state that you have enclosed an envelope for them to send their check. Give them a date, to have this paid to you. Do they have to be approved by someone else'If they have to be approved, who has to approve them and when will they give them to that person' Get that person's direct number if possible. Find out if that person signs the checks.Are there any discrepancies with the invoices'When will the check be cut' When can you call back for the check number' Once all the past due balances are cleared up, you need to think about future invoices. Do you want to extend credit again or do you want to have pre-payment or payment at the time of the order. Whatever you decide put it in writing. If you can both sign the agreement, that is even better. Remember, having a credit policy in place tells ...... |
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