Imagine ALL of your unpaid invoices are magically paid RIGHT NOW. What would YOU do with that money?

      In 2025, 56% of US small businesses surveyed by Intuit had an average of $17,500 in UNPAID INVOICES. This is what happens when businesses lack customized systems to collect payment as expected and follow up when it isn’t.

      I know there are people out there with this exact issue plaguing their business. You’ve jumped through all the hoops to no avail. I get it. My best advice is to work with a bookkeeping professional on this. Not one off of Upwork, and not an A/R professional who doesn’t really know your business, but a REAL one who specializes in YOUR industry. Why?
1) They know what terms and incentives WORK for your niche. They aren’t a face and a name disconnected from your sphere of influence.
2) It is very likely that they serve your COMPETITION. You don’t want to miss out on the treatment they are getting, right?!
3) Bookkeepers are awesome! Just ask any pro worth their stuff why we’re important, and I truly believe you will be surprised.

      I hope this week’s post was helpful and informative. If you are struggling with payment collection, please, reach out to a trustworthy bookkeeping professional. Think of what you could do if all of those invoices were suddenly paid. And if no one really tickles your fancy, our doors are always open.

      This is post #2 in a weekly series, so we’ll see you next week! Read last week’s post about accounting vs. bookkeeping and why YOU NEED BOTH. If you have any questions or comments, leave them down below or visit my website to get in touch with me!

Sources:

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/small-business-data/small-business-late-payments-report-2025/