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Bots for Small Businessby Brendan Byrne
Guide 8 of 17 · Easy

How to set up an invoice reminder bot

Chase overdue invoices automatically and politely, so you don't have to.

Tools
Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks built-in reminders
Difficulty
Easy
Setup time
30-60 minutes (estimate). A rough estimate.
Cost
Many of these tools have free tiers. Check current pricing before you commit.

Step by step

  1. Open the invoice reminder settings in your accounting software.
  2. Write three reminders: friendly, firmer, final (AI can help draft them).
  3. Set timing, for example 7, 21 and 35 days after due.
  4. Include a payment link if you accept card payments.
  5. Turn it on and send a test to yourself.
  6. Pick up the phone for anything past the final reminder.

Watch-outs

Questions

Do I need extra software?

Usually not. Most accounting tools have this built in.

Can AI chase on the phone?

Possible, but for small businesses a human call is better for relationships.

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Need prompts for the AI steps? See 40 AI use cases with copyable prompts. Want a hand? Get in touch.