Spikdi
A2–B10:51
A2–B10:51
The payment for our last project was overdue.
The payment for our last project was overdue.
I needed to follow up with the client soon.
I needed to follow up with the client soon.
I decided to send a short, polite email.
I decided to send a short, polite email.
It was important to keep our good relationship.
It was important to keep our good relationship.
I started with “just a gentle reminder.”
I started with “just a gentle reminder.”
Then I asked, “could you let me know a date?”
Then I asked, “could you let me know a date?”
I also added, “happy to sort out any issue on our side.”
I also added, “happy to sort out any issue on our side.”
This way, they knew we were here to help.
This way, they knew we were here to help.
The client replied quickly and set a date.
The client replied quickly and set a date.
They even thanked me for being understanding.
They even thanked me for being understanding.
It showed that being clear and kind works well.
It showed that being clear and kind works well.
Our business partnership stayed strong and healthy.
Our business partnership stayed strong and healthy.
Keeping Client Relationships Strong While Chasing Payment
by @maya69