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How to Set Up Automated Payment Reminders in Billbooks

How to Set Up Automated Payment Reminders in Billbooks

Key Takeaways

  • Open Preferences and go straight to Invoice Settings.
  • Pick how many days after the due date reminders should send.
  • Save your choice to make it the new default.
  • Let Billbooks add reminders to every new invoice.
  • Change timing for one invoice when needed.
  • Use reminders to nudge clients and speed up payments.

Keep your cash flow healthy by setting up automatic payment reminders in just a few easy steps:

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Log in to Your Billbooks Account
    • Start by signing in to your Billbooks dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Settings
    • Look at the sidebar menu and click on Preferences.
Invoice Setting
  1. Go to Invoice Settings
    • Within the Settings page, select the Invoice Settings tab.
Invoice Setting
  1. Set Default Payment Reminder
    • Under Invoice Settings, locate the Default Payment Reminder option.
    • Click the dropdown menu to choose how many days after the due date you'd like the reminder to be sent (e.g., every 7 days, every 15 days, etc.).
  1. Save Changes
    • Scroll down and click the Save Changes button to apply your changes.
  1. Apply to Invoices
    • The selected reminder setting will now be automatically applied to all new invoices you create going forward.

Notes

  • You can always customize reminders for individual invoices if needed.
  • Automatic reminders help reduce late payments and keep your clients on track.

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FAQs

Where do I find the payment reminder option in Billbooks?
Open the sidebar, click Preferences, and go to Invoice Settings. The Default Payment Reminder option appears there.

Can I choose how often reminders go out?
Yes. Pick the number of days from the dropdown menu and save the change to apply it.

Will this setting affect invoices I already sent?
No. It only works for invoices you create after saving the rule.

Can I change reminders for a single invoice?
Yes. You can edit reminder timing on any one invoice.

How do automated reminders help my business?
They reduce late payments and save time on manual follow-ups. This helps keep cash flow steady.

What should I check if reminders are not sending?
Confirm you saved the settings and added a due date to the invoice. Also check that the invoice was created after the change.

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