Guide pillar ยท Getting paid
Get paid without spending evenings chasing.
A clear quote, an invoice sent as soon as the work is done, and a reminder that runs on time are usually more useful than another awkward phone call. These guides cover the practical steps, the Irish rules and the wording to use.
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Late payment interest in Ireland: what you can actually charge (2026)
Statutory late-payment interest is 10.40% a year from July 2026, plus a fixed EUR 40-100 fee. The catch: business customers only, not households.
Read the guideWhat do you need to sort?
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An invoice is already late
What to send now, and when to stop nudging.
How to chase an unpaid invoice without losing the customer -
I want to add interest
What you can actually charge, and who you can charge it to.
Late payment interest in Ireland: what you can actually charge (2026)
All getting paid guides
- Late payment interest in Ireland: what you can actually charge (2026) Statutory late-payment interest is 10.40% a year from July 2026, plus a fixed EUR 40-100 fee. The catch: business customers only, not households.
- How to chase an unpaid invoice without losing the customer Chase a late invoice without the awkwardness: the 3-7-14 text rhythm, three copy-paste reminders, your rights in Ireland, and when to stop.
A calmer getting-paid routine
- Quote clearly Scope and price agreed in writing before the work starts.
- Finish the job Complete the work and confirm anything extra.
- Send the invoice Out while the job is still fresh, not at the end of the month.
- Record the payment Log what is paid and what is still due.
- Follow up on time Let the reminders run so you stay professional.
The guides explain each step. JobDiary keeps the steps together.
When the reminder should not live in your head.
JobDiary keeps the quote, the invoice and the chase state together. Reminders can run at day 3, day 7 and day 14, and part payments keep their remaining balance.
See how it works| Time | Job | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 7 The Green Mow, edge, hedge | Done |
| 09:15 | 23 Seabury Drive Mow, weed | Done |
| 10:00 | 9 Brookfield Lawn Mow, feed | In progress |
| 11:05 | 12 Castle Park Mow, hedge rear | Next |
| 12:00 | 31 Church Road Mow | Scheduled |
| 13:15 | 18 The Rise Mow, edge, bins out | Scheduled |
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The problem usually starts earlier
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Pricing the work
Rates, quotes and price books.
See pricing the work guides
