Guide pillar ยท Getting paid
Invoicing and getting paid: keep the next step clear.
Connect completed work to a clear invoice, payment record and next follow-up. Irish statutory guidance is identified separately from practical reminder wording and payment examples.
- Card payment links vs bank transfer for small trades
- Deposit vs stage payments for a trades job
- Invoice reminder templates for Irish tradespeople
- How to invoice on the day a job is finished
- Late payment compensation in Ireland: when it applies
- What does card payment collection really cost?
- How to track partial payments and outstanding balances
- What should be on an Irish trades invoice?
- How to chase an unpaid invoice without losing the customer
- Late payment interest in Ireland: business customer rules
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Card payment links vs bank transfer for small trades
Compare card payment links and bank transfer by customer convenience, reconciliation, fees and the business's payment process.
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How to chase an unpaid invoice without losing the customer
A practical checklist, example or decision framework.
How to chase an unpaid invoice without losing the customerInvoice reminder templates for Irish tradespeople
A practical checklist, example or decision framework.
Invoice reminder templates for Irish tradespeopleWhat should be on an Irish trades invoice?
A practical checklist, example or decision framework.
What should be on an Irish trades invoice?
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- Card payment links vs bank transfer for small tradesCompare card payment links and bank transfer by customer convenience, reconciliation, fees and the business's payment process.
- Deposit vs stage payments for a trades jobChoose deposits or stage payments according to the work, cash commitments and agreement, not a universal percentage.
- Invoice reminder templates for Irish tradespeopleA good invoice reminder states the invoice, due date, remaining balance and payment route, then gives the customer a simple way to raise a query.
- How to invoice on the day a job is finishedInvoice on the day work finishes by giving the office a complete, accurate handover while the details are fresh.
- Late payment compensation in Ireland: when it appliesIrish late-payment recovery compensation can apply when statutory interest falls due on a qualifying commercial transaction.
- What does card payment collection really cost?Card collection costs depend on the processor, card type, currency and account terms.
- How to track partial payments and outstanding balancesTrack partial payments as separate dated entries against the correct invoice, then calculate the remaining balance from the invoice, valid credits and...
- What should be on an Irish trades invoice?An Irish VAT invoice needs more than a total and a payment link.
- How to chase an unpaid invoice without losing the customerChase an unpaid invoice by checking the balance first, sending a clear reminder and recording the customer's response.
- Late payment interest in Ireland: business customer rulesFor a qualifying Irish commercial transaction, DETE publishes a statutory late-payment interest rate of 10.40% a year from 1 July 2026.
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Running the round
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Rates, quotes and price books.
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Switching without losing jobs.
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