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A friendly but firm note that the job starts once the deposit is received.
Dreading the “please pay me” email? “The awkwardness comes from improvising each time”, so this one is already written. Copy it, fill the brackets, send.
No deposit, no materials order. Say it plainly and early.
Subject: Deposit for [job] before [start date] Hi [Name], Looking forward to starting [job] on [start date]. To order materials and lock in the date, the [x]% deposit of [amount] (invoice [INV-123]) is due by [date]: [payment link]. If it isn't in by then I'll need to move the start to the next available slot. Thanks, [Your name]
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Placeholders in [brackets]. Stop when paid: cancel any remaining reminders the day payment clears. General information and draft wording only. Not legal advice. PaidNudge is not a law firm or a debt collector. Check your contract and local rules, or ask a qualified lawyer, before relying on any late fee, interest or court step.
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