Milestone Payment Gates
Tie payments to milestone approvals. Clients approve and pay in one action.
SOLUTIONS / CLIENT WORK
Get Paid When Work Gets Approved
Stop chasing invoices. Angelwood ties payments to milestone approvals so clients pay the moment they sign off on work.
Context behind this guide
Tired of approved work sitting unpaid for 30, 60, 90 days?
- Faster payment collection
- 23 daysAverage improvement
- On-time payment rate
- 95%With milestone gates
QUICK ANSWER
Angelwood helps firms collect payments faster by tying billing visibility and approvals to one client workflow instead of separate reminders.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Best for firms dealing with slow payments and trying to improve client confidence without adding manual follow-up work.
RECOGNIZE THE PATTERN
Why Firms Wait Forever to Get Paid
01
What it looks like
- Invoices sit unpaid for 30-90 days
- Clients "forgot" about invoices
- AP departments create payment delays
- Chasing payments strains client relationships
- Cash flow gaps despite delivered work
02
What gets in the way
- Invoicing disconnected from work approval
- Clients don't see invoice urgency
- No convenient payment method in workflow
- AP processes add unnecessary delays
- No consequence for late payment
03
Why it matters
- Cash flow problems affect operations
- Time wasted on payment follow-ups
- Awkward conversations damage relationships
- Some invoices never get paid
- Growth limited by receivables delays
PUT THE WORKFLOW IN PLACE
A clearer way forward.
Angelwood connects approvals to payments. When clients approve a milestone, they pay in the same click. Built-in payment processing means no separate invoice chase.
One-Click Payments
Clients pay with saved cards or bank transfer directly in their portal. No separate invoice processing.
Automatic Reminders
Payment reminders sent automatically. You never have to send an awkward follow-up email.
Payment Dashboard
Track all receivables, payment status, and upcoming invoices in one view.
WHAT TO EVALUATE
Keep the outcome
in view.
- Firms with payment terms over 30 days
- Teams spending time chasing invoices
- Project-based firms with milestone billing
- Firms with cash flow concerns
- Anyone who wants to get paid when work is done
Days to payment
-23 days
AverageOn-time payment rate
95%
With milestone gatesPayment follow-up time
-90%
Automated remindersBad debt
-75%
With upfront paymentGOOD QUESTIONS
Collect Payments Faster FAQs
What payment methods can clients use?
Credit cards, debit cards, and ACH bank transfers. Clients can save payment methods for faster future payments.
What are the payment processing fees?
Standard Stripe fees apply (2.9% + 30¢ for cards, 0.8% for ACH). Angelwood doesn't add additional fees.
Can I still send traditional invoices?
Yes. You can use milestone payment gates, traditional invoicing, or a combination based on client preferences.
Does this integrate with my accounting software?
Yes. We integrate with QuickBooks and Xero. Payments sync automatically so your books stay accurate.
YOUR NEXT STEP
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