Cash flow & getting paid
How to Get Paid Faster: Deposits, Invoicing & Collections for Trades
5 min
Cash flow kills more trade businesses than slow leads. Here's how to structure deposits and invoicing so you're never the bank.
See how Buzzlink answers calls and books jobs for your trade business.
Key takeaways
The 30-second version if you can't watch right now.
- Take a 30–50% deposit on any job over $1k. Non-negotiable.
- Invoice the day the job finishes — not at month-end.
- Offer card payment on the spot. Get paid before you leave.
- Net 7 terms, not net 30. Set the expectation early.
The question this video answers
"How do I stop chasing late invoices?"
Frequently asked questions
What about commercial clients?
Net 14 max. Walk away from anyone insisting on net 60 — it's a cash flow trap.
Best way to chase late payers?
Day 1 friendly SMS, day 7 phone call, day 14 formal letter, day 30 debt collector. Don't skip steps.
Stop missing jobs while you're on the tools
Buzzlink answers every call, books jobs into your calendar, and texts back every missed call — 24/7.