A few months ago, I had an arborist come to my place to tackle some tree pruning. The job was done well – no issues there. But what happened next? The invoice took almost THREE MONTHS to arrive! 🤯

We were more than understanding, but after a few follow-ups, we still didn’t hear anything. I could see how this was probably affecting his business. So, I reached out and casually asked if he had a system in place to stay on top of invoicing – because that’s the kind of thing that can seriously impact cash flow.

His response?

👉 “I haven’t been very good at handling the information handover for my partner to manage admin/bookkeeping. Lots of time wasted going back through diaries and missing invoices.”

Sound familiar? If you’re not sending invoices on time, you’re not just losing out on income; you’re also creating unnecessary stress and delays.

In this case, it meant that cash flow was tight for his business – and he didn’t even realise how much smoother things could run with a more organised system.

💡 Here’s how you can stay on top of invoicing and keep cash flow strong:
📅 Invoice ASAP – Send it straight after the job’s done. The sooner you send it, the sooner you get paid.
📲 Use an invoicing app – Xero, MYOB or Quickbooks – whatever works best to make invoicing quick and painless.
📩 Get a system – Whether it’s you, your partner, or someone else handling admin, make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
⏳ Automate reminders – No more chasing clients for overdue payments. Let your invoicing system do the work.

💵 Faster invoices = faster payments = better cash flow. Don’t let overdue invoices leave you short – especially in February.

P.S.  If you would like a helping hand, feel free to reach out at bettina@tradiesbookkeeping.com.au or 0424 467 921.