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Net 7 Payment Terms

Net 7 usually means payment is due within 7 days of the invoice date.

  • —Net 7 expects payment within one week of the invoice date.
  • —Best for short projects and trusted repeat clients.
  • —Follow up politely on day eight if unpaid.

When Net 7 makes sense

Net 7 works well for short projects, repeat clients with good payment history, or work where cash flow is tight. It signals that you expect prompt payment without requiring immediate settlement.

  • Short engagements
  • Repeat clients with clean payment history
  • When you need faster cash flow

How to write Net 7 clearly

Label the invoice Net 7, set the due date seven days from issue date, and mention it in your agreement. Clients should not have to calculate the deadline themselves.

  • Show Net 7 on the invoice
  • Set due date = issue date + 7 days
  • Mirror terms in your contract

How to follow up after 7 days

If day seven passes without payment, send a polite reminder with invoice number and amount. Use a friendly tone first — many late payments are process delays, not refusal to pay.

  • Send a friendly reminder first
  • Reference invoice number and amount
  • Assume process delay before assuming bad faith

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Requirements vary by country and business type. This guide explains common billing workflows and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice.