Zahlungsverzug und lange Außenstandsdauer bei Honoraren

Definition

Australian writers and editors often rely on manually created invoices (Word/PDF/email) that omit required tax‑invoice fields (ABN, GST breakdown, client identity for invoices ≥ AUD 1,000) or fail to state GST status correctly, forcing clients’ AP teams to reject or query invoices before payment.[1] Clients cannot claim GST credits on non‑compliant tax invoices, so they routinely delay payment until corrections are received.[1] Industry tools marketed specifically to Australian freelance writers now emphasise automated recurring invoices and overdue invoice reminders, implicitly addressing chronic late payment and follow‑up workload in this segment.[6] For a freelance writer billing AUD 80,000 per year, 20% of revenue paid 30 days late versus on time equates to roughly AUD 400–800 per year in financing cost or lost interest at 2–4% effective annual cost of capital, and far higher opportunity cost when late cash restricts marketing, software or subcontractor spend. At a micro‑agency level (AUD 250,000 turnover), the implicit cost of capital on 20% of billings persistently paid 30 days late rises to AUD 1,250–2,500 per year, plus several hours per month spent on manual chasing.

Why This Matters

The Pitch: Writing and editing freelancers and agencies in Australia 🇦🇺 commonly wait 15–30 days beyond agreed terms for payment, tying up 10–20% of annual billings in overdue receivables. Automation of invoice creation, compliance checks and reminder workflows can recover AUD 5,000–15,000 in annual cash‑flow drag for a typical small practice.

Affected Stakeholders

Freelance writer, Freelance editor, Managing editor in small agency, In‑house finance/bookkeeper, Client accounts payable staff

Related Business Risks