{"id":8827,"date":"2020-09-25T06:30:59","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T06:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/?p=8609"},"modified":"2022-09-06T06:39:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T06:39:03","slug":"9-common-invoicing-mistakes-that-you-should-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/9-common-invoicing-mistakes-that-you-should-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Common Invoicing Mistakes That You Should Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you have done the work, sold the products and services and the time to get paid for your efforts has finally arrived.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sounds awesome?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Well, indeed it is!<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, pardon us, as we might just burst your bubble with commonly made bloopers in invoicing that can set you back professionally and tarnish your relationship with clients. Cease to fear amigos, as we are going to help you identify and fix the same effortlessly!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Whether you are a freelance writer or a bootstrapped startup entrepreneur, money is the most essential part of your business, because hey, it would be charity had we been doing it for free! Ensure that you get paid on time for your work and the first step towards receiving the money begins with building the perfect, error free invoice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Psst! May we suggest the awesome, par excellence and trusted by millions <\/span>online invoice payment processing app<\/b><\/a>, none other than Moon Invoice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Happy reading!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Common invoicing errors and bloopers that you can totally give a miss!<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Blooper 1. Delaying sending your invoice<\/h3>\n

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Assumption and business don\u2019t mix. You may share a wonderful relationship with your clients, however if you forget to bill them for your services, they may just conveniently forget to pay you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s pretty much as logical as 1,2,3. Make invoicing your priority because you deserve to get paid, and yes, on time too! We will get to that bit later.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A missed invoice can significantly affect your cash flow. The faster you deliver your invoice, the better are the chances of you getting paid, well before the due date.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Blooper 2. Lack of legal contracts – Because you need more than the credibility of the spoken word to rely on!<\/h3>\n

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Before you start working on a client\u2019s bespoke requirements, ensure that you guys chalk out a detailed contract that puts both the parties on an equal footing. Curate specific terms about accepting invoice payments online and the preferred modes of payment beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In case the grapes turn sour, you will always have paperwork to back your stand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Blooper 3. Send the invoice to the wrong department or person<\/h3>\n

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So you think that you have sent your invoice to the right person in the right department and are probably chilling with a chilled beer expecting the payment credited message any time now.\u00a0<\/span>
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Well, if you still haven\u2019t received your payment past due date, you should probably have a look at the name and designation of the person the invoice has been billed too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you are dealing with a large organization, they probably have a particular finance and payments department in place for dishing out month end payments. Sending an invoice to the wrong department reeks of unprofessionalism. So ensure that you check and recheck your invoice before hitting that send button!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Blooper 4. Sending out a tardy, incomplete invoice<\/h3>\n

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You need to take invoicing seriously for your clients to take paying you on time seriously as well. Error riddled, spelling mistakes plagued, un-detailed invoice will only leave a not-so-good impression on your clients.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ensure incorporation of the details that your client or rules of governance of your country might require on a model invoice. They could include the following particulars;<\/span><\/p>\n

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