It happens to us all, usually every month. Whether it comes to your mailbox or inbox, you’ll still end up getting it. A bill. Usually more than one, depending on the utilities you use, how many credit cards you have, etc. Think about how long you look over these statements. Some folks go over every line of every bill every time, and good for them. The average customer, however, spends less than five minutes looking over their statements. Sometimes, they only look to see how much they owe and that’s it. With that in mind, what kind of statements do your organization’s invoices make?
In theory, every invoice makes at least one of the following five statements. Regardless of the type, each invoice provides information and, if this is the only means of communication your company has with its customers, it’s worth taking a moment to see what pitfalls your organization might be facing.
