{"id":3853,"date":"2021-01-29T02:53:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T02:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookipistg.wpengine.com\/university\/?p=3853"},"modified":"2025-05-14T03:20:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:20:54","slug":"invoice-payments-for-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookipi.com\/au\/bookkeeping\/invoice-payments-for-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Invoice payment methods for small businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many small business owners need to send invoices. You can accept a variety of payment methods, depending on what suits you, your business, and your clients.You want to make payments as easy as possible for your clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be done by picking multiple payment methods or asking the client their preferred payment method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever payment method(s) you choose, you should have clear instructions on how the client can make the payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that each country has slightly different payment systems and payment rates, and individual research should be conducted so that the most appropriate methods can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Consumer_payment_methods_\">Consumer payment methods (%)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Based on the findings in the Reserve Bank of Australia\u2019s 2019 Consumer Payments Survey, conducted by Roy Morgan Research<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookipi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-21-at-10.48.58-am-1024x627.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rba.gov.au\/publications\/bulletin\/2020\/mar\/consumer-payment-behaviour-in-australia.html#fn4\">Reserve Bank of Australia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Types_of_payment_methods_your_business_can_use\">Types of payment methods your business can use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Accepting_cash_as_payment\">Accepting cash as payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of accepting cash<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the easiest forms of payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No transaction fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No processing time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of accepting cash<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re more likely to have your taxes audited by the government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Least secure method. Vulnerable to being misplaced or stolen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping track and counting cash at the end of each day can be time-consuming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping cash stocked with bills can stop you from using that money in other ways for the business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Accepting_debit_or_credit_card_payments\">Accepting debit or credit card payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of accepting credit card payments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quick and convenient for customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customers can safely make large purchases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t need to keep large cash quantities on premises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contactless payment method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bookipi.com\/get-paid\/\">Accepting debit\/credit card payments<\/a>\u00a0can boost sales, increase cash flow and improve the overall customer experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of accepting credit card payments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Longer processing time (usually between 1-3 days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transaction fees\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need to set up a merchant gateway or a Point-of-sale (POS) device to accept payments. An easy alternative is using Bookipi\u2019s integrated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bookipi.com\/get-paid\/\">online card payments<\/a>\u00a0in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bookipi.com\/invoice-software\/\">invoice software<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Accepting_mobile_payments\">Accepting mobile payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of accepting mobile payments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Convenient payment method, particularly for companies conducting their business on-site such as tradesmen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relatively fast payment option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit cards often have rewards programs which rewards clients with points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t have to carry cash or a card\/wallet. The ability to pay is on your mobile phone or smart watch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of accepting mobile payments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transaction fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Accepting_cheque_payments\">Accepting cheque payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of accepting cheque payments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No transaction fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be written up at any time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons&nbsp;of accepting cheque payments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long processing times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheques can \u2018bounce\u2019 if the customer doesn\u2019t have sufficient funds. You won\u2019t receive payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inconvenient as the \u2018float time\u2019 between when the cheque is written and when it is cashed can vary greatly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vulnerable to scammers stealing your information, or modifying the amount on the cheque and wiping out your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Accepting_payment_by_bank_transfer\">Accepting payment by bank transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of accepting bank transfers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No transaction fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customers can safely make large purchases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be a quick method of making payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of accepting bank transfers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customers may not feel comfortable transferring directly from their account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transaction processing time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may need to set this transaction type up with your bank and your customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Accepting_automatic_transfer_payments\">Accepting automatic transfer payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of accepting automatic transfer payments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great for payments you either charge for regularly, or need to pay regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoids late fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons&nbsp;of accepting automatic transfer payments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Could overdraw your account which can lead to overdrawn fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Much easier to miss any billing errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Accepting_online_payments\">Accepting online payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of accepting online payments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extremely quick to conduct and for the money to be processed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-click payment such as Apple pay make it a very easy tool to use. Apple pay is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to make in-person payments. In the UK in 2018, 62% of all payments were electronic (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbegamechangers.com\/money-saving\/the-pros-and-cons-of-online-payment-system\/\">Let\u2019s be game changers 2019<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons&nbsp;of accepting online payments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vulnerable to technical issues. Poor internet connection can disable online payment methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk of fraud and theft. As more and more people choose this method of payment, criminals are becoming more advanced in the ways they interfere with transactions and steal people\u2019s money and information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_to_consider_when_choosing_your_payment_methods\">What to consider when choosing your payment methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no perfect payment method for everyone. All the methods available to small business owners have their positives and their negatives. You\u2019ll need to look at your business and the clients that you deal with.&nbsp;Some things to keep in mind include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Costs\">Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Costs including service and transaction fees. You might also have to pay for hardware if you choose a physical processor or labour costs if you need to hire someone to handle cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Customer_preferences\">Customer preferences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing your market and what payment methods your clients prefer will help them pay on time. You want to make paying invoices easy for them so think about their technical skills and if they ask for a particular payment, consider catering to their needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Reliability_\">Reliability &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to use payment methods that require an internet connection, but you work in locations with unstable internet, it would be wise to have a back-up method. If you\u2019re far away from a bank, you probably won\u2019t want to choose a method that requires physical banking. 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