It’s funny to see how a translator, who after feeling confident with his finished work, suddenly lose courage when its time to give the invoice. A budding translator often has this predicament. He is either too shy or he just doesn’t know if his timing is right. Experienced translators don’t know exactly how to overcome coyness; however, they recommend that an invoice should be given together with the translation, so clients can quickly forward the invoice to their accounting department; thus, ensuring a more timely payment.

Most clients are satisfied in receiving invoices created in a Word file. There is nothing wrong with it as long as the invoice is neat and contains necessary information like client information, type of work provided, business license number and payment information. An invoice need not be fancy; it doesn’t need to have playful fonts. A translator who has an unusual-looking invoice might only encounter problems with his clients’ accounting department.

A translator can be confident when its time to ask the pay due to him; all he needs is right timing and a well-prepared invoice.