#8 most asked· 3× cited on Reddit· Invoicing, payments & cash collection
Auto-collect deposit before booking firms
A booking only locks in the calendar once the deposit (or a payment link) is paid.
By Daniel Hall · Automation builder at Made 4 Tradies
A booking only locks in the calendar once the deposit (or a payment link) is paid.
Why it matters: Solves both 'tradie ghosted after deposit' on the customer side and no-shows on yours.
The evidence
3 verified Reddit threads
Every quote is traceable to a real Reddit thread. Click any source to read the original tradies asking for this.
- r/melbourne
'As a tradie myself I'd never ask for full payment. Maybe 10-20% deposit to pay for materials.'
- r/brisbane
'What are the usual payment terms or what do you suggest for a $15k fence job?'
- r/EntrepreneurRideAlong
'The single biggest change for service businesses: require a deposit before starting any work.'
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