Chase a late payment
I'm a [your role] in South Africa. A long-standing client is [45] days late on an invoice. I value the relationship and want to keep it. Write a short, warm email that makes it clear I need payment [this week]. Under 120 words.
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I'm a [your role] in South Africa. A long-standing client is [45] days late on an invoice. I value the relationship and want to keep it. Write a short, warm email that makes it clear I need payment [this week]. Under 120 words.
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