Stage-Based Invoicing

Keep project cash flow on track by automating every stage invoice from milestone sign-off to client delivery.

21 hrs
Time saved/month
6
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Stage-based invoicing ties billing to project milestones rather than a fixed schedule. Calculating percentages, checking fee agreements, and chasing approvals by hand introduces delay and error into every cycle.

An automated version detects stage completion, prepares the invoice, and routes it for approval without manual tracking. The result is faster billing and fewer errors between finished work and cash collected.

Key features
Detects stage completion automatically and triggers billing
Calculates billable percentage against the fee schedule
Drafts invoice documents with stage and fee detail
Routes invoices for approval and escalates delays
Delivers approved invoices and updates records in one pass

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Stage Marked Completetrigger

The automation watches project status and fires the moment a billable stage is marked complete.

2. Calculate Billing Percentage

The automation checks the stored fee schedule and works out the exact billable amount for the stage.

3. Draft Invoice

A formatted invoice is generated automatically with the correct stage detail and amount.

4. Send Draft For Principal Approval

The draft is emailed to the principal architect for review before it reaches the client.

5. Send Approval Reminder

If there's no response within 24 hours, a reminder is sent automatically to the principal.

6. Send Approved Invoice To Client

Once approved, the invoice is emailed directly to the client's billing contact.

7. Update Project Tracker

The stage is marked invoiced and the ledger entry is confirmed, closing the loop automatically.

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Estimated Time Saving
21hrs/month
Process pain:8.1/10
Mapped by:6 Companies

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