Go the extra mile to keep your payments flowing timely.

1. Getting paid is a priority
   1. Manage the process
   2. Meet the deadlines
   3. Include all necessary information
   4. Stay on top of it all with good practices
2. Your first invoice
   1. Review your contract for all requirements related to payments
   2. Create your first invoice early
   3. Schedule a meeting with your client to review
   4. Create a checklist for future invoices
   5. Follow up on the approval and payment process
3. Subsequent invoices
   1. Submit timely
   2. Include the proper information – make sure you review with the checklist
   3. Follow up with your client about receipt and approvals
   4. Follow up on expected payment