Paste-ready first nudge when an invoice is due or a few days late. Stay professional — firm later steps live in the full kit. Not collections advice; no income promises.
Email
Subject: Quick nudge — invoice [INV-####] for [PROJECT]
Hi [CLIENT FIRST NAME],
Friendly reminder that invoice [INV-####] for [PROJECT] ($[AMOUNT]) was due on [DUE DATE].
You can pay via [METHOD / LINK]. If it's already in flight or you need a different copy of the invoice, just reply and I'll sort it.
Thanks,
[YOUR NAME]
Short DM
Hey [NAME] — gentle nudge on invoice [INV-####] ($[AMOUNT]), due [DATE]. Link: [LINK]. Say the word if you need a resend.
How to use
Replace every [BRACKET].
Send once; log the date.
Still unpaid ~7 days later? You need the firmer ladder in the full kit.
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