Getting Paid
Trade businesses don't fail because they're not making money. They fail because they're not collecting it. Late payers, forgotten invoices, manual reminders that never go out, customers ghosting after the job is done. The articles below cover invoicing software, automated payment reminders, and the recovery workflow that actually gets you paid.
Most of the cash-flow leakage in a trade business is admin, not customers. The same automation tools covered in our AI for tradies guide handle invoicing reminders, payment follow-ups, and overdue chase-ups in the background, without you remembering to send a single email.
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10 articles on getting paid
Getting PaidHow a Mobile Mechanic Eliminated Late PaymentsOne workflow change moved this mechanic from 28-day to 7-day payments. Here's the exact setup in ServiceM8, Tradify, and Fergus — with real…13 July 2026 · 12 minRead →
Getting PaidShould You Ask for a Deposit? State Rules & How MuchShould you ask for a deposit before starting a job? State-by-state legal limits, when to charge, and how to collect automatically…22 June 2026 · 15 minRead →
Getting PaidPayment-Reminder SMS That Actually WorkProven SMS templates for Australian tradies to collect overdue payments without damaging relationships. 95% open rates, 3-stage sequences…11 June 2026 · 12 minRead →
Getting PaidWhy Net-14 Outperforms Net-30 (Even When Customers Ask)Net-14 beats Net-30 for trade cash flow. Learn why shorter terms attract better clients, the math behind 16 days, and scripts to negotiate…11 June 2026 · 11 minRead →
Getting PaidThe 7-Day Payment Loop: Faster DSO SystemCut your DSO in half with a practical 7-day payment loop system. Step-by-step guide for Australian trades to accelerate cash flow without…28 May 2026 · 11 minRead →
Getting PaidWhy Service Businesses Have Cash Flow ProblemsMost service businesses blame late payments. The real issue is deeper - and fixable. Learn the hidden cash flow trap affecting 80% of…22 May 2026 · 11 minRead →
Getting PaidInvoice Wording That Gets Paid 3x FasterDiscover the exact invoice wording Australian tradies use to get paid 3x faster. Proven psychology + legal compliance for immediate payment.11 May 2026 · 8 minRead →
Getting PaidCustomer Won't Pay? Your Step-by-Step Recovery GuideLearn the 7-step process to recover unpaid invoices in Australia. Legal timelines, templates, and when to escalate for service businesses.28 Apr 2026 · 11 minRead →
Getting PaidAutomating Invoicing For Australian TradiesStop waiting on payments. Practical invoicing automation for Australian tradies - right tools, ATO compliance, and same-day invoicing…13 Apr 2026 · 12 minRead →
Getting PaidBest Invoicing Software for Tradies in 2025: 7 Tools to Get Paid FasterCompare the 7 best invoicing tools for Australian tradies. Honest breakdown of ServiceM8, Tradify, Xero and more - with real prices and…13 Apr 2026 · 10 minRead →Recommended next step
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