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Two weeks late: change one stake — pause new work until paid — without a guilt script.
“The longer and softer you make it the more it reads like you think you're being unreasonable for wanting to get paid.” This one is short and direct, with no “sorry to bother you”.
Escalation should change something concrete. Pausing new work is fair and usually effective.
Subject: Invoice [INV-123] — 14 days overdue, pausing new work Hi [Name], Invoice [INV-123] for [amount] is now 14 days overdue, and I haven't received a payment date. I'll pause new work on [project] from [date] until it's paid or we have a written payment date. Pay link: [payment link]. Happy to resume as soon as it's sorted. 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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