Ask What do you do when a client is friendly but consistently late with payments?

[Edward22]

It can be confusing when a client is kind and easy to talk to, yet they delay payments again and again. You may not want to sound harsh because the relationship feels good, but at the same time, your work deserves timely payment. This kind of situation can slowly affect your trust and planning. How do you address late payments in a firm but polite way, and how do you stop it from becoming a habit?