How to write an invoice that gets paid

Put a clear due date, in words and as a date. “Due 6 November 2026” beats “Net 14”.

Name a person at the client, and include a payment reference they can copy.

Offer the ways your client already pays: bank transfer details plus a card or PayPal link.

Send it as a link so you know when it's been opened, and remind them the day after it's due, not a month later.