Chase Overdue Invoices With Politely Escalating Reminders
Get paid faster — automatically send a sequence of reminders for overdue invoices that grow firmer over time, then flag the account for a call.
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Find Overdue Invoices
Add a
Schedule Triggerdaily and aXeronode listing unpaid invoices past their due date. - 2
Determine Reminder Stage
Add a
Codenode computing how many days overdue each invoice is to pick the right message tone. - 3
Send the Reminder
Add a
Switch+Gmailsetup sending a gentle nudge at 3 days, a firmer note at 14, and a final notice at 30. - 4
Escalate to a Call
For invoices beyond 30 days, add a
Slacknode flagging the account for personal follow-up. - 5
Activate and Test
Activate the workflow and mark a test invoice overdue. Confirm the correct-stage reminder sends.
Frequently asked questions
Won't reminders annoy good clients?
The early messages are friendly; escalation only kicks in for genuinely late payers, which is fair.
Can I attach the invoice?
Yes — pull the PDF from Xero and attach it so clients can pay without hunting for the original.
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