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ChatGPT can be an excellent tool to help with the task of following up on unpaid invoices. ChatGPT can provide you with personalized prompts and suggestions to help you craft effective and professional follow-up messages. It can also assist in identifying and addressing potential issues that may be causing delays in payment, ultimately helping you to recover outstanding debts.
Prompts
"Can you provide me with an update on the status of our invoice [INVOICE NUMBER] for the [PRODUCT/SERVICE] we provided to [COMPANY]? It has been [NUMBER OF DAYS] since the payment was due, and we have not received any communication regarding the payment. We would appreciate it if you could let us know when we can expect payment.""We understand that there may be reasons for the delay in payment, and we would like to work with you to find a resolution. Could you please let us know if there are any issues with our invoice [INVOICE NUMBER] for the [PRODUCT/SERVICE] we provided to [COMPANY]? We want to ensure that we have provided all the necessary information and that there are no misunderstandings that may be causing the delay.""I noticed that our invoice [INVOICE NUMBER] is still unpaid, and I wanted to follow up to see if there were any issues that we need to address. Can you please provide me with an update on the payment status for the [PRODUCT/SERVICE] we provided to [COMPANY], and let me know if there is anything we can do to help expedite the payment process?""We have not yet received payment for our [PRODUCT/SERVICE] provided to [COMPANY], and I wanted to follow up to see if there were any issues that we need to address. Could you please provide me with an update on the payment status for our invoice [INVOICE NUMBER], and let me know if there are any issues that we can help address?""We value our relationship with [COMPANY] and want to ensure that we have met all of your expectations. However, we have not yet received payment for the [PRODUCT/SERVICE] we provided, and I wanted to follow up to see if there were any issues that we need to address. Can you please let me know when we can expect payment for our invoice [INVOICE NUMBER]?"Tips
Be polite and professional in your follow-up messages, even if you are frustrated about the lack of payment. Remember that your goal is to recover the outstanding debt while maintaining a positive relationship with the client.
Keep track of your follow-up messages and responses in a spreadsheet or other document. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you are following up appropriately.
If you are not receiving responses to your follow-up messages, consider changing your approach. Try a different template or follow up via phone or email to see if you can get a response.