[josefresco]

> Invoice frequently, on schedule, like clockwork. Drop anyone who doesn't pay on time.

THIS. We bill monthly but sometimes I'll hold a project that isn't complete. BIG MISTAKE and my wife who's the CFO reminds my everytime she "finds" time logged from 6 months ago that was never billed. I'm better now, but the business world works on a schedule, your billing should too!

[alex_c]

I will admit it took me an embarrassingly long time to learn this lesson and become disciplined enough to do it.

But it really is better for everyone involved, clients don't like late or unpredictable invoices either!

[josefresco]

Detaching emotion from billing is important. Sometimes I would hesitate to bill because of a recent bug or miscommunication. Hug error on my part. Everyone gets billed every month no matter that status of your project. I also will bill some clients EARLY if I'm concerned, they won't pay or will balk.