The average contractor waits 45+ days for payment. With PocketBoss, get paid much faster with automated invoicing, smart reminders, and multiple payment options.
7-day trial with credit card. Start collecting faster today.
contractors deal with late payments regularly
average payment delay in construction
in cash trapped in unpaid invoices
contracting businesses fail due to cash flow
Late payments aren't just inconvenient. They're the #1 reason contractor businesses fail. You can't pay your crew, buy materials, or take new jobs when your money is stuck in someone else's bank account.
Paper invoices get lost. Email invoices get buried. No payment terms. No late fees. No sense of urgency. Your invoice becomes just another piece of paper in a pile.
Result: Customers pay when convenient
You're too busy working to chase payments. By the time you remember to follow up, it's been weeks. The customer assumes it's not urgent if you're not asking.
Result: Payments stretch to 60+ days
Check only? Customers procrastinate. No online payments? They forget. Make it hard to pay, and people won't pay. Simple as that.
Result: Unnecessary payment delays
Customer doesn't know payment is due. Or how much. Or how to pay. Unclear invoices lead to questions, questions lead to delays, delays kill cash flow.
Result: Confusion causes delays
Don't want to seem pushy? Worried about losing future work? So you wait. And wait. Meanwhile, your customer assumes everything's fine since you're not asking.
Result: Silence encourages non-payment
Work is complete. Customer has what they wanted. What's their incentive to pay quickly? Without terms, fees, or consequences, there isn't one.
Result: You're last priority for payment
Stop hoping for payment. Start guaranteeing it. Our proven system gets contractors paid much faster.
THE PROBLEM:
No payment terms on invoices
POCKETBOSS SOLUTION:
Automatic payment terms and late fees
YOUR RESULT:
Get paid much faster
THE PROBLEM:
Lost or forgotten invoices
POCKETBOSS SOLUTION:
Automated payment reminders
YOUR RESULT:
Dramatically reduce late payments
THE PROBLEM:
Unclear payment options
POCKETBOSS SOLUTION:
Multiple payment methods accepted
YOUR RESULT:
Get paid same day more often
THE PROBLEM:
No follow-up system
POCKETBOSS SOLUTION:
Smart escalation sequences
YOUR RESULT:
Collect almost all invoices
THE PROBLEM:
Poor invoice tracking
POCKETBOSS SOLUTION:
Real-time payment dashboard
YOUR RESULT:
Know instantly who owes what
THE PROBLEM:
Weak collection process
POCKETBOSS SOLUTION:
Professional late notices
YOUR RESULT:
Maintain relationships while collecting
Clear scope, payment terms, and deposit requirements. Get agreements signed digitally before starting work.
✓ Higher deposit collection rate
Set expectations from day one. Net 15, 2% late fee, payment methods. No surprises, no confusion.
✓ Significantly reduce payment delays
Secure card details during estimate approval. Charge automatically upon completion with consent.
✓ Instant payment option
Send invoice immediately upon completion. Include photos, itemized work, and one-click payment button.
✓ Most pay within 48 hours
Friendly reminder at 7 days. Firm notice at 14 days. Late fee warning at 21 days. All automatic.
✓ Never manually chase again
Credit card, ACH, Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, check, cash. Make it easy to pay, get paid faster.
✓ Most choose instant payment
See at a glance who owes what, how long overdue, and what action to take. No more spreadsheets, no more guessing.
$0-15 days
Current invoices (green)
15-30 days
Need attention (yellow)
30+ days
Urgent action (red)
Much faster
"Was averaging 47 days to get paid. Now it's much faster. The automated reminders do the awkward follow-up for me."
Mike, HVAC Contractor
Dallas, TX
$31,000 collected
"Had $31k in invoices over 60 days old. PocketBoss's late fee system got them all paid within 2 weeks."
Sarah, General Contractor
Phoenix, AZ
Most on-time
"Since switching to PocketBoss, almost all of my invoices are paid within terms. Used to be much lower."
Tom, Electrician
Atlanta, GA
Much
Faster payment
Far
Fewer late payments
$8,400
More cash collected
4 hours
Saved weekly
Add your business info, payment terms, and preferred payment methods. Import existing client list if you have one.
Create professional invoice with payment button. Set automatic reminders. Watch it get paid faster than ever before.
Customer clicks payment link. Money hits your account. Reminders handle any delays. You focus on growing your business.
All for just $19.99/month
No contracts. Cancel anytime. Start getting paid faster today.
No. Our reminders are professionally worded and appropriately timed. Customers actually appreciate the clarity about payment expectations. Most pay after the first friendly reminder, avoiding any awkwardness. You can customize the tone and timing to match your business style.
Our average user gets paid much faster. Some see even better results. The combination of clear payment terms, easy payment options, and automatic reminders typically cuts payment time significantly. Even getting paid a week faster makes a huge difference to cash flow.
Accept credit cards, debit cards, ACH bank transfers, and record cash/check payments. You can also note Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, and other payment apps. Use any payment processor you prefer, or use our integrated options. The more ways customers can pay, the faster you get paid.
Yes. Set your late fee percentage (typically 1.5-2% monthly), and PocketBoss automatically calculates and adds it to overdue invoices. Customers see the fee growing, which motivates faster payment. Late fees are clearly stated on initial invoices, so there are no surprises.
PocketBoss helps prevent this with clear estimates, signed agreements, and payment terms. For truly difficult cases, our professional late notices and documentation help if you need to escalate to collections or small claims court. Having organized records makes resolution much easier.
Set your reminder schedule once (e.g., 7, 14, 21 days). PocketBoss automatically sends professional email reminders with payment links. Each reminder escalates appropriately: friendly, firm, final notice. You can customize messages or pause reminders for specific clients.
Yes. The payment dashboard shows all outstanding invoices, sorted by age. See total owed, days overdue, and last reminder sent. Color coding (green/yellow/red) helps prioritize collection efforts. Know your cash position instantly.
Yes. PocketBoss works for any contractor who sends invoices: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, general contracting, handyman services, landscaping, and more. The payment acceleration system is proven across all trades. If you invoice customers, PocketBoss gets you paid faster.
Getting paid even 5 days faster on a single $1,000 invoice pays for PocketBoss for 4 months. Most contractors collect thousands more per month just from automated reminders. Plus you save hours not manually following up. The ROI is typically many times higher.
Start sending better invoices within 5 minutes of signing up. Import your existing clients or add them as you go. Your first invoice with automated reminders and payment buttons can go out today. See results on your very next job.
That's $87,600 more working capital for just $239.88/year
Strong return on investment
Join thousands of contractors who get paid much faster with PocketBoss. Start your 7-day trial and send your first accelerated invoice today.
$19.99/month. 7-day trial. Cancel anytime.
Written by Blake McAmis, Founder of PocketBoss
Former contractor who lost $50,000+ to late payments before building PocketBoss to solve the problem for good.
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