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Chase unpaid invoices with AI, for freelancers

Unpaid invoices sit on your desk while you put off writing awkward reminder emails to clients. AI reads your billing list, drafts a note suited to each late account, and leaves the sending to you.

What to gather first

• Your unpaid invoice list with dates
• Client names and project descriptions
• One friendly email you sent before

Which app

For this one, a plain AI chat window is enough: ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Open the chat, paste what you gathered, and type the message below. First time? Read how to talk to an AI.

How to do it

1. Copy your list of unpaid jobs. Open your invoice records or spreadsheet. Copy the rows showing client names, amounts owed, due dates, and project names. You will paste this directly into AI.
2. Paste the prompt and your list. Put your instructions into the chat window along with the invoice details. AI reads the dates and drafts a short note for each client. Fresh balances get a gentle nudge, while older accounts get a firmer ask.
3. Read through each drafted email. Check the tone against your relationship with each client. Fix names, project details, and payment instructions. You stay in control of what gets said.
4. Send the notes yourself. Copy each approved message into your own email inbox. Send them out directly to your clients. Mark your ledger once payments arrive.

What to type first

Change the words to match your business. AI follows what you say, so say what done looks like.

Before you trust it

• Check that the client name matches the job and invoice number.
• Verify the balance owed matches your actual accounting records.
• Make sure the payment link or mailing address is right.

Paste in a client reply to draft a quick, clear response about payment plans.

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