19/05/2026
Late payments are one of the biggest cash flow problems for small businesses in Australia.
In Part 1 of How To Get Paid Faster, we’re looking at one of the most basic reasons payments get delayed: unclear payment expectations before the work starts.
Before you start the job, make sure the client knows:
Payment terms.
Whether a deposit is required.
How they need to pay.
When the invoice will be sent.
That one conversation can save a lot of awkward follow up later.
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