Summary
Overdue invoices pile up because nobody wants to make the calls. Short answer: use ChatGPT (writes the reminder sequence). Free option: Claude. The workflow has 4 steps and 2 copy-paste prompt(s); expect a 3-email reminder sequence and an aging summary with next actions. Main caution: Late fees must match your signed terms and local law.
The problem
Overdue invoices pile up because nobody wants to make the calls.
Recommended tools
Best pick
ChatGPT
ChatGPTWrites the reminder sequence.
Free; paid plans per user - see https://chatgpt.com/pricing
Claude
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Step-by-step workflow
- Run an aged-receivables report.
- Draft a reminder sequence (friendly, firm, final) with AI.
- Automate it if your software supports it (Paidnice integrates with QuickBooks, Jobber and LMN, per its site).
- Call the biggest balances personally.
Copy-paste prompts
Prompt 1
Write a 3-step overdue-invoice reminder sequence for a landscaping company: day 7 (friendly), day 21 (firm), day 45 (final, mention [late fee per our terms: ]). Each under 100 words. Include placeholders for name, invoice #, amount and pay link.
Prompt 2
Summarize this aged receivables report [paste] into: total by aging bucket, top 10 balances, and suggested next action for each based on age. Show totals.
What to expect
A 3-email reminder sequence and an aging summary with next actions.
Limits & safety
- Late fees must match your signed terms and local law.
- Vendor descriptions are the vendor's own claims; we have not tested the product.
Source / inspired by
- Paidnice for landscaping — Paidnice (vendor site). Vendor describes automated reminders integrating with QuickBooks, Jobber and LMN. Summarized in our own words.