Invoice chase wording

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Two things I would do:

  1. Change the wording on your invoices, as 14 day payment sounds like an optional request the way you’ve worded it (and 30 day payment invoices are not uncommon). I use
    Payment Terms: Please pay in full within 14 days
    Not too formal or legalistic, but clear it’s more than just a “if you can that would be great”

  2. Depending on how you send the invoices (email or text?), I would include a message with the next invoice you send, along the lines of:
    Just a friendly reminder that payment is due within 14 days of the invoice. On time payments really help me keep my tutoring running smoothly, thanks!
    Or however you want to word it. But I would (conversationally) mention the issue in the email/text you send with the invoice, as you’re right, most people just look at the amount on the invoice and aren’t going to read through everything.

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