Six messages for work you do for a friend or family member. Agree the price up front, send the written quote anyway, and show the discount on the invoice. Chase a late payment gently, say no to a free favour, and answer a friend-of-a-friend who wants the same deal. Fill in your details once at the top of this page, and every script below updates.
Work for a friend or family member is a normal job with an extra layer. The price, the quote and the invoice still need to happen. A relationship makes each one a little more awkward to raise.
The first three scripts cover the money conversation, the written quote, and the invoice with the discount shown. The last three cover a late payment and saying no to a free favour. The final one answers a friend-of-a-friend who asks for the same deal. Fill in your details once at the top of this page, and every script below updates.
The invoice and quote generators and the printables share your name and business. The client, invoice #, amount, and due date stay in these template pages only. The generators and printables do not get them. Both sets stay on this device. We never receive anything you type here. Text still in brackets after you fill in the fields is a blank for each message. Fill it in as you send. See or clear all your saved details on the free tools page.
Hi [Client name], good to talk today. Before I start, I want to be clear: I'll do this at [full rate / a set discount / as a favour]. That way we both know where we stand.
Why it works Naming the price choice before the job starts, in plain words, stops it turning into a surprise on the invoice.
Subject: Quote for [job], as promised
Hi [Client name], Here's the quote we talked about, [Amount]. It covers [what's included]. Doing this in writing, even for us, keeps it clear for both of us. Let me know if you'd like to go ahead. [Your name]
Why it works A quote in writing sets the scope. Then "helping out" cannot quietly grow into a bigger job than you meant.
Subject: Invoice [Invoice #] for [job]
Hi [Client name], Here's the invoice for [job], [Invoice #]. The full price is [full amount]. I've taken off a [discount name] of [discount amount]. The total due is [Amount] by [Due date]. Thanks again for the work. [Your name]
Why it works With the discount on its own line, your friend sees the real price. They also see what they are not paying.
Hi [Client name], it's [Your name]. Just a note that invoice [Invoice #] for [Amount] was due on [Due date]. No rush if it slipped your mind, just wanted to flag it.
Why it works A friend gets the same reminder as any other client. Naming it as a simple flag, not a demand, keeps the tone right for the relationship.
Hi [Client name], I'd love to help, but I can't do this one as a favour right now. [Reason, e.g. My diary is full.] Happy to quote it at my normal rate if that works for you.
Why it works A short, honest reason, plus a real alternative, keeps the door open without the job being free.
Hi [Client name], thanks for getting in touch, [name] said good things! I quote new clients at my normal rate, so here's my price for [job]: [Amount].
Why it works A friend-of-a-friend is a new client. Naming your normal rate up front avoids an assumption that the family discount comes with the referral.
You write and send every message on this page yourself. BizBinder has no per-client price list and no discount code. An invoice can carry a discount as its own labelled line, so your friend sees exactly what was agreed. Reminders follow the same schedule on every sent invoice. You cannot switch them off for one client.
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