Setting Up Client Billing
After you set up your Client Billing account, you can set up Client Billing on any Webflow site from Project settings. Follow the instructions to create a client. Specify invoice details and set earnings.
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Head to Billing Tools in Account Settings. Select your country. Pick the right one because you can’t edit it later. Fill out general information.
Establishing a Billing System
How to Bill a Client
- Keep your proposal or statement of work transparent.
- Start tracking every billable minute to maximize your income.
27% of small and mid-sized businesses struggle with creating and sending invoices, leading many to use automated payments via platforms like invoicely. In the UK, small businesses spend an average of 71 days waiting for payment.
Billing Your Clients Professionally
- Establish clear expectations in the contract.
- Ask for a deposit.
- Include contact information and project specifics on the invoice.
- Include late payment terms on the invoice.
- Deliver the invoice promptly.
For billable hours, create a sample billable hours chart using increments of 1/10th of an hour to calculate charges.
When comparing rates, consider billing rates of your competitors and other consultants in your industry.
Sending Bills to Clients
To send a bill to a client, first create an itemized list of services and the total amount due. Make sure to check the client received the invoice and consider the following steps if they have unpaid bills:
- Send a brief email requesting payment.
- Speak to the client by phone.
- Consider cutting off future work.
- Research collection agencies.
Tips for Writing an Invoice
- Include the invoice as an attachment in email and not in the body of the email.
- Include all important information in the subject line.
- Use an invoice template.
- Provide everything the client needs to know in the invoice.
- Add your business logo and contact details.
- Assign a unique invoice number and include the invoice date.
To bill for a service:
- Add your business logo.
- Include your contact details.
- Add the client’s contact information.
- Assign a unique invoice number.
- Include the invoice date.
Optimizing Client Billing Processes
Develop a step-by-step process to improve your billing system:
- Analyze your current client billing logistics.
- Consider SWOT or GAP analysis for improvements.
- Centralize records and track payments.
Overall, understanding how to bill a client effectively will help ensure the financial health of your business.