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Same-Day Invoice Checklist (Field-Ready)

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A checklist to send invoices the same day as the job: before leaving (sign-off, photos, notes), invoice creation (correct info, line items, payment link), same-day delivery, and short follow-up if not paid. Gets you paid faster and reduces chasing.

For teams sending invoices days or weeks after jobs and losing time to payment or customer confusion about what they owe.

Next: Run it on every job for one week; if you're still sending late, the bottleneck is closeout or tools, not the checklist.

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Same-Day Invoice Checklist (Field-Ready)

  • - Same-Day Invoice Checklist
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  • - Before leaving job site:
  • - - [ ] Work completed and customer satisfied
  • - - [ ] Customer sign-off captured
  • - - [ ] Photos taken (before/after if needed)
  • - - [ ] Job notes completed
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  • - Invoice creation (on-site or within 1 hour):
  • - - [ ] Invoice created with correct customer info
  • - - [ ] Line items match work completed
  • - - [ ] Pricing matches estimate (or change orders noted)
  • - - [ ] Payment link or card reader ready
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  • - Invoice delivery (same day):
  • - - [ ] Invoice sent to customer (email or text)
  • - - [ ] Payment link included (if applicable)
  • - - [ ] Payment terms clear (due date, late fees if any)
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  • - Follow-up (if not paid same day):
  • - - [ ] Day 2 reminder sent
  • - - [ ] Day 5 follow-up sent

How to customize

Replace placeholders:

  • [Name] → Customer or tech name
  • [time] → Arrival time (e.g., "2:00 PM" or "in 30 minutes")
  • [link] → Job link or tracking URL

Avoid these mistakes:

  • Don't use overly aggressive language (e.g., "URGENT: Payment due now!")
  • Don't use confusing abbreviations or jargon
  • Don't make promises you can't keep (e.g., "We'll be there in 10 minutes" if it's not realistic)

How to use it

  1. Complete the checklist before leaving the job site.
  2. Create invoice on-site if possible (phone or tablet).
  3. Send invoice within 1 hour of job completion.
  4. Include payment link or offer to take card on-site.
  5. Set clear payment terms (due date, late fees if any).

Common tweaks

  • Add a line for change orders if scope changed.
  • Add a line for warranty info if applicable.
  • Add a line for customer preferences (email vs. text).
  • Add a line for payment method preference.
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Late Invoices: A 7-Day Fix to Get Paid FasterOn-Site Payments: Card vs Link vs Invoice (Practical Setup)

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