rodelyn/tasks/client-followup.md

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Client & Invoice Follow-up

Goal: Simple calendar-based system to manage client check-ins, reminders, and followups.

Core Policy

Invoices must be sent AND paid before clients receive their devices back. No exceptions.

Implementation

Calendar events and reminders handle everything:

  • Set reminder when invoice is sent
  • Set followup event if unpaid after 3 days
  • Set pickup notification event when repair complete (only after payment confirmed)
  • Set quote followup reminder (one-time, 2 days after sending)

Integration (Pending)

Once the repair tracker is back online:

  • Link invoice numbers to repair tracker events
  • Link shipping tracking numbers to repair tracker events
  • Calendar events reference tracker IDs for easy lookup

Priority Matrix

Status Action Calendar Event
Invoice sent, unpaid 3+ days Follow up Reminder triggers
Invoice paid, repair complete Notify for pickup Same-day event
Quote sent, no response 2+ days Follow up once One-time reminder
Repair in progress No action needed No event
Waiting on parts No action until parts arrive No event

Daily Workflow

Morning (10-15 min)

  1. Check calendar for today's followup events
  2. Process any invoice payment reminders
  3. Send pickup notifications (payment confirmed only)
  4. Handle quote followups

Follow-up Templates

Unpaid Invoice (3+ days)

Hi [NAME],

Just a quick reminder that invoice #[NUMBER] for $[AMOUNT] 
is ready for payment. Let me know if you have any questions!

[PAYMENT LINK]

Thanks,
Motherboard Repair CA

Repair Complete - Pickup (send ONLY after payment confirmed)

Hi [NAME],

Great news! Your [DEVICE] repair is complete and ready 
for pickup. We're available [HOURS].

See you soon!
Motherboard Repair CA

Quote Follow-up (one time only)

Hi [NAME],

Following up on the repair quote we sent for your [DEVICE]. 
Happy to answer any questions if you're still considering it.

No pressure either way - just let us know!

Motherboard Repair CA

What NOT to Do

  • Don't release devices until invoice is paid - no exceptions
  • Don't send pickup notifications before payment is confirmed
  • Don't follow up on quotes more than once
  • Don't check on repairs still in progress
  • Don't bug clients about parts delays (that's our problem, not theirs)
  • Don't send multiple reminders per day

Escalation

Flag these for immediate attention:

  • Invoice unpaid 7+ days (device held until paid)
  • Client requesting device before payment (explain policy)
  • Client complaint or dispute
  • Repair complete + paid but no pickup after 14 days
  • Any angry/urgent messages

Weekly Metrics to Track

  • Invoices sent vs paid
  • Average time to payment
  • Quotes converted to repairs
  • Pickup wait times