The document discusses when billing is due from clients. It suggests that billing is typically due either upon receipt of the invoice, within 5-14 days of receipt, or for hourly work, on the same day each month. While getting paid 100% up front is ideal, negotiating 50% up front is also acceptable. Invoicing after completing all work (billing in arrears) should be avoided as it increases the risk of clients not paying in full or at all.

1. When is Billing Due?
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2. W h e n i s B i l l i n g D u e ?
• Due upon receipt?
• Due before starting the project?
• Due in 30 days?
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3. W h e n i s B i l l i n g D u e ?
• QuickBooks, PayPal, Stripe, etc.
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4. W h e n i s B i l l i n g D u e ?
• You’re telling the client to PAY NOW
• Give them 5-14 days to pay
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• If you’re being paid hourly, you should send the invoice on the same day of
the month every month..
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5. W h e n i s B i l l i n g D u e ?
• Avoid this!
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6. W h e n i s B i l l i n g D u e ?
• Ideally 100% should be collected up front
• It’s ok to negotiate to 50% up front
• Try to avoid getting paid in arrears – You will get people who don’t pay in full
or AT ALL when you do this.
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