Getting paid.
Deposits, invoices, payment links and knowing for certain when a client has paid.
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When a client says they've paid and you can't see it
What a one-person AI agency does when a client says they paid but the money hasn't arrived: where to look, common causes, a kind reply, and how to prevent it.
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Where should a one-person AI agency's money records live?
How a one-person AI agency can track who owes what: three money states, where each record should live, how long to keep them, and a monthly check.
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What "paid" should mean
When should a one-person AI agency count a payment as paid? Why a client saying it's paid isn't confirmed money, and the simple rule we recommend.
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Stripe for a one-person AI agency: invoices, payment links and deposits
How a one-person AI agency takes payments with Stripe: invoice or payment link, how to take a deposit, what the fees look like, and failed payments.
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Deposits for a one-person AI agency: when to ask and what to say
Should a one-person AI agency ask for a deposit before building a website? When to ask, how much to think about, what to say, and what a deposit protects.
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What a one-person AI agency should track each week
Six lists a solo AI agency owner can check every week, from promises and money owed to renewals and costs, so nothing waits in your head.