{"id":15219,"date":"2024-05-29T16:14:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T23:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook.site.strattic.io\/?p=15219"},"modified":"2024-06-06T09:10:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T16:10:57","slug":"recurring-payments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/recurring-payments","title":{"rendered":"How to use recurring payments to get paid on time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Recurring payments ensure you\u2019ll always get paid on time, and it helps take manual work off your clients\u2019 plates as well. They\u2019ll appreciate being able to pay automatically, rather than remembering each due date.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments-1024x793.jpg\" alt=\"Man smiling while on laptop with automation illustrations\" class=\"wp-image-86974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments-1024x793.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments-1536x1189.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you find yourself having to constantly <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/how-to-remind-clients-to-pay\">remind your clients<\/a> when their payment due dates are coming up? If you have clients who work with you over a long period of time, this can be a hassle for both of you and significantly slow down your <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/payment-processing\">payment processing<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, many clients these days expect some form of recurring billing. It\u2019s the payment method they\u2019re already used to using for things like magazine subscriptions and streaming services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/recurring-payments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"recurring payments\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">recurring payments<\/a> and how to get set up so you can get paid faster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jump to:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What are recurring payments?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#difference\">What&#8217;s the difference between recurring payments, recurring invoices, and autopay?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How recurring payments make your life easier<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#who\">Who are recurring payments for?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#help-business-owners\">How recurring payments help independent business owners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#set-up\">How to get set up with recurring billing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#payment-methods\">Leverage multiple payment methods to offer the best experience<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"what\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are recurring payments?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recurring payments are automatic payments your clients have authorized you to collect from their credit card or bank account. The same amount is automatically deducted on the monthly due date (aka payday for you!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"difference\">What&#8217;s the difference between recurring payments, recurring invoices, and autopay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the terms \u201crecurring payments,\u201d \u201crecurring invoices,\u201d and \u201cautopay\u201d may be used interchangeably from time to time, they have different meanings. Here\u2019s a breakdown of what these terms mean:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recurring payments:<\/strong> Recurring payments, or recurring payment plans, are regular payments that are initiated by the payee. For example, when a person sets up a recurring payment with a credit card, you\u2019ll automatically charge the payee\u2019s card at regular intervals for a predetermined price.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recurring invoices:<\/strong> Recurring invoices are automatically sent from a business to a client to request a payment. For example, if you receive monthly payments from your clients, you may send a recurring invoice to them 7 days before the payment is due. Then you process the recurring charge 7 days later.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autopay:<\/strong> The terms &#8220;autopay&#8221; and &#8220;recurring payments&#8221; are often confused. While they both lead to regular payments, they are somewhat different. Autopay is initiated by the bank at the request of the payee. Recurring payments are initiated by the payee with the merchant. Following that initiation, the merchant honors future recurring payment requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"how\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How recurring payments make your life easier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up recurring payments is easy, and the benefits are great. You\u2019ll get paid faster and your clients will also enjoy the seamless experience. You can count on these benefits to make your life easier:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Save time<\/strong>\u2014Forget manually re-sending invoices each month and reminding your clients to pay. Recurring payments also let your clients enter their payment details once, so they don\u2019t have to worry about it again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve cash flow<\/strong>\u2014When you accept recurring payments, you\u2019ll have a more consistent cash flow. You know exactly how much to expect on your clients\u2019 different due dates, and there\u2019s little risk that you won\u2019t have that cash when it\u2019s due.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get paid quicker<\/strong>\u2014When your clients\u2019 payment due dates are coming up, they\u2019ll automatically be billed. You don\u2019t have to worry about money coming in after the due date, or sending <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/payment-reminder-email\">payment reminder emails<\/a> to ensure you get paid.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide a better client experience<\/strong>\u2014Clients approve the recurring payment schedule once and never have to worry about missing a payment again. It\u2019s less hassle for your clients, less work for you, and a win-win for everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-a1547a0 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"a1547a0\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-a1547a0-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-01d1cc6\" data-block-id=\"01d1cc6\"><style>.stk-01d1cc6 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:35px !important;width:35px !important}.stk-01d1cc6 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-01d1cc6 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#131416 !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-01d1cc6\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-01-d-1-cc-6-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-01-d-1-cc-6-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2638a0f\" data-block-id=\"2638a0f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><em>Slow payments and missing payments are by far the biggest issue for freelancers,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2018\/07\/31\/five-tips-for-freelancers-to-ease-the-pain-of-getting-paid.html\">Caitlin Pearce<\/a>, executive director of Freelancers Union in New York City. \u201cFreelancers experiencing non-payment lose an average of $6,000 annually.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"who\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whom are recurring payments for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not need to process recurring payments if you offer physical goods or products, but if you sell services, it\u2019s an excellent payment method for both you and your clients. For example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Freelancers:<\/strong> Freelancers, like copywriters, designers, and other types of freelancers, can bill their clients with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/retainer-fees\">monthly retainers<\/a> with ease. This can save them hours of back-and-forth paperwork and payment tracking.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subscription-based businesses:<\/strong> Subscription-based businesses, both online and off, can benefit from recurring payments as well. Whether you provide sports coaching, workshops, or online software, recurring payments simplify the process of getting paid. The best technologies make it possible for subscription businesses to create custom pricing plans.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Small businesses:<\/strong> Like freelancers, businesses with small teams operate best when they have a customer base of long-term, returning clients. Recurring payments can help ensure positive cash flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, recurring payments are designed for any company that provides a product or service for which its clients are billed regular amounts at regular intervals. Recurring payments can also improve the customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"help-business-owners\">How recurring payments help independent business owners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recurring payments are easy to set up, and they can have a profound impact on your business\u2019s success. For example, Steve owns a marketing agency in Miami. He would sell individual, one-off marketing services before he realized that he could make more money from recurring, subscription-based services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He decided that he would sell packages of marketing services on retainer. But to do so, Steve needed a recurring payment system. That\u2019s when he found HoneyBook, an all-inclusive payment and clientflow management platform that combines <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/invoicing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"invoicing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"875\">invoicing<\/a> and billing with other key features, like capturing and tracking leads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In what seemed like no time at all, Steve had a comprehensive system that made it possible to automatically send invoices to his clients and accept recurring payments. The move was a smashing success: Steve quadrupled his earnings in 6 months, and he attributes much of his success to his ability to use today\u2019s recurring payment technology to build a customer base and increase his retention rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"set-up\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get set up with recurring billing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To start accepting recurring payments, look for an <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/online-payment-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"online payment software\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"876\">online payment software<\/a> that includes it as an option. These days, most payment processors include it as an option. To pick the right payment system, you can also look for software that connects payments with the rest of your <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/what-is-a-clientflow\">clientflow<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With HoneyBook, for example, you can accept card payments as well as ACH transfers. You can also use invoice templates and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/online-contract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"online contracts\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">online contracts<\/a> to complete your booking process. Beyond that, HoneyBook lets you capture interested leads, qualify them with sales collateral, and manage your project from start to finish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re set up to <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/process-for-collecting-payments\">collect payments<\/a>, update your invoices to accept recurring payments (if they\u2019re applicable to your client). Your clients can provide their payment information once, then have their card on file for autopay. If needed, you can always stop the payments with the click of a button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"payment-methods\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leverage multiple payment methods to offer the best experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, your payment process should be seamless and meet your clients\u2019 expectations. Determine which payment methods would be best for your client base. Do you usually accept a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/understanding-retainer-fees-and-how-to-use-them%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"retainer fee\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">retainer fee<\/a>, followed by a final payment? Do you charge monthly subscriptions? Also consider payment options, like debit cards, credit cards, and ACH transfers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know what your clients need, it\u2019s easier to find the right options and software to facilitate your payments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With HoneyBook, you can treat your clients to a variety of payment options and set custom payment schedules in each invoice. 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They\u2019ll appreciate being able to pay automatically, rather than remembering each due date.&nbsp; Do you find yourself having to constantly remind your clients when their payment due dates are coming up? If you have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":225,"featured_media":86974,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,545],"tags":[417,407,477,493],"class_list":["post-15219","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-best-practices","category-mobile-app","tag-billing","tag-invoice","tag-payments","tag-profitability"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments.jpg",2000,1548,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments-300x232.jpg",300,232,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments-768x594.jpg",768,594,true],"large":["https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments-1024x793.jpg",1024,793,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments-1536x1189.jpg",1536,1189,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Recurring-payments.jpg",2000,1548,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>Recurring payments ensure you\u2019ll always get paid on time, and it helps take manual work off your clients\u2019 plates as well. They\u2019ll appreciate being able to pay automatically, rather than remembering each due date.&nbsp; Do you find yourself having to constantly remind your clients when their payment due dates are coming up? If you have clients who work with you over a long period of time, this can be a hassle for both of you and significantly slow down your payment processing.&nbsp; Instead, many clients these days expect some form of recurring billing. 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