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Getting paid, made simple

Plain-English guides on invoicing, deposits, subscriptions and Stripe fees, everything you need to get paid without the headache.

Getting paid

How to reduce late payments: 6 tactics that work

Invoice the same day, set a real due date, make paying easy and let reminders do the chasing. Six habits that get you paid on time.

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Pricing

CrexiPay lowered its fees: what changed and what it means for you

Our platform fee is now 1% on cards and 0.5% on ACH, capped at $10. Here is what changed, with real examples.

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Payments 101

What is a chargeback (and how to avoid one)?

How a chargeback differs from a refund, what it really costs you, and simple ways to prevent one.

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Getting paid

How to invoice a client and get paid on time

What to put on an invoice, how to send it, and the small changes that get you paid faster.

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Getting paid

How to take a deposit for a project (and bill the balance later)

Why deposits protect you, how much to ask for, and how to bill the balance without the chase.

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Getting paid

How to set up recurring payments (no code required)

How subscriptions work, what to decide up front, and how to set them up without code.

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Getting paid

How to add payments to your website (without a developer)

Three no-code ways to take card payments on your site: links, an embed button, and invoices.

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Payments 101

How do Stripe fees work? A plain-English breakdown

Stripe's processing fee, what you actually keep on a $100 payment, and where platform fees fit in.

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Getting paid

How to accept donations online (a simple guide)

Suggested amounts vs pay-what-you-want, one-time vs recurring, and what to look for.

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Getting paid

Deposit vs. retainer: which should you charge?

The difference between the two, when to use each, and how to collect either without friction.

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Payments 101

How long do Stripe payouts take?

When Stripe pays out to your bank, why the first one takes longer, and how to speed it up.

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