Time vs Money

The True Cost of Chasing Payments Manually

You think manual follow-ups are "free" but they're costing you thousands in hidden time. Let's do the math.

The Hidden Cost of Manual Follow-ups

Your Hourly Value
$75
Hours/Week on Follow-ups
6
Working Weeks/Year
50
Annual Time Cost
$22,500
(Your time has value)
Remitae Pro Annual Cost
$240
($20/month)
Your Annual Savings
$22,260
+ 300 hours of your life back

Manual vs Automated: Side by Side

Aspect
Manual
Automated
Winner
Time per invoice follow-up
15-30 minutes
0 minutes (set once)
Auto
Weekly time investment
4-8+ hours
10 minutes setup
Auto
Consistency
Varies (forget, skip)
100% consistent
Auto
Follow-up timing
Often delayed
Exactly on schedule
Auto
Professional tone
Depends on mood
Always professional
Auto
Tracking
Spreadsheets/memory
Built-in dashboard
Auto
Stress level
High
Low
Auto
Cost
Your time (hidden cost)
$20/month
Auto

The Real Problems with Manual Follow-ups

It's not just about time—it's about the hidden costs you don't see.

Time Drain

The average business owner spends 4-8 hours per week on payment follow-ups. That's 200-400 hours per year spent on admin work instead of growing your business.

Mental Load

Remembering which clients to follow up with, when the last reminder was sent, and tracking responses is exhausting. Your brain wasn't meant to be a CRM.

Relationship Anxiety

Nobody enjoys asking for money. Many invoices go unpaid simply because the awkward conversation never happens. You avoid the follow-up to avoid the discomfort.

Inconsistent Cash Flow

When follow-ups slip, payments slip. Inconsistent chasing leads to inconsistent income, making financial planning nearly impossible.

How Automation Solves Every Problem

Set It and Forget It

Configure your reminder schedule once. Every invoice automatically gets the same professional follow-up sequence without any effort from you.

Never Miss a Follow-up

Automated reminders go out exactly when scheduled. No sick days, no vacations, no forgetting. 100% consistency, 0% effort.

Remove the Awkwardness

It's not you sending that reminder—it's your "system." This psychological distance makes payment conversations less personal and more professional.

Reclaim Your Time

What would you do with an extra 4-8 hours per week? Focus on clients, develop new products, spend time with family, or just breathe.

Improve Payment Speed

Consistent, timely reminders reduce average payment time by 15-25%. Get paid faster without working harder.

Professional Image

Every reminder is perfectly worded, properly formatted, and sent at the right time. Your clients see a professional operation.

Stop Trading Time for Unpaid Invoices

Start free with up to 3 invoices. Setup takes 5 minutes. Your first reminder goes out today.