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How to invoice a client and get paid faster

The fastest way to get paid is simple. Send the invoice right away, make paying easy, and keep follow ups short. Asteriq emails invoices with a secure invoice link and Stripe payment option.

Last updated January 2026

Answer first

To get paid faster, send the invoice by email the same day the work is completed. Include the invoice link, connect Stripe so they can pay online, and follow up using the same email thread.

The fastest invoice flow

  1. 1 Connect Stripe in Billing so invoices can be paid online.
  2. 2 Create the invoice with clear line items and totals.
  3. 3 Email the invoice to the client from Asteriq.
  4. 4 If unpaid, follow up by replying in the same email thread and include the link again.

Three small changes that speed up payment

Send the invoice immediately

The longer you wait, the easier it is for the client to forget.

Make paying one click

Include the invoice link every time so paying is always easy.

Use a short email

Long emails get ignored. Short emails get paid.

Follow up calmly

A simple reminder usually works. No pressure, just clarity.

Copy paste invoice email

Invoice email

Hi Name, your invoice for JobName is ready. You can view it and pay online here: InvoiceLink. Thanks.

Follow up email

Hi Name, quick reminder about invoice Number. You can pay here: InvoiceLink. Thanks.

Replace Name, JobName, Number, and InvoiceLink with your details.

How Asteriq helps

Asteriq is built for small home service teams. Invoices stay tied to the client and job, and Stripe payment links remove friction. No template editing required, no complicated setup. Just a clean invoice link your client can pay from.

Founder offer seats are limited. We help you get set up quickly and collect feedback to improve the product.

FAQ

Q Do I send invoices by email or text?

In Asteriq you send invoices by email. Clients receive a secure invoice link they can open and pay from.

Q How do clients pay online?

The invoice link supports Stripe Checkout so clients can pay online.

Q Can I customize the invoice template?

Not today. Asteriq uses a consistent invoice layout so invoices stay clean and familiar for clients.

Q Do you support partial payments?

Not yet. The online payment flow is designed for full invoice payments today.

Q What is the fastest way to reduce late payments?

Send the invoice right away, include the payment link, and follow up with a short email reminder that includes the link again.

Q What should I write in the invoice email?

Keep it short. Tell them what the invoice is for and include the invoice link so they can pay right away.