Recurring Billing SOP
Recurring Billing SOP
Crowned Credit – Recurring Billing SOP
Ensure all recurring invoices are set up accurately and billed consistently according to client agreements.
Ensure all recurring invoices are set up accurately and billed consistently according to client agreements.
1. Objective
FullEnsure contentall recurring invoices are set up accurately and billed consistently according to client agreements.
2. Scope
- Setting up recurring invoices
- Managing billing cycles
- Verifying recurring payments
- Preventing billing errors
3. Accessing Recurring Billing
GHL → Payments → Invoices & Estimates → + New Recurring Invoice
4. Pre-Setup Validation
⚠️ REQUIRED BEFORE CREATING RECURRING INVOICE:
- Open Masterlist Tracker
- Search client name and email
- Confirm in GHL: payment made, amount matches plan, billing status updated
5. Setting Up a Recurring Invoice
Step 1: Add Customer
- Click Select Customer
- Search by email
- Select correct client profile
Step 2: Add Subject
Copy client's name and add the Plan name.
Example: John Doe Essential Membership
Step 3: Product Details
- Click Add Product
- Confirm plan and pricing (monthly amount)
- Add tax manually (click Service Fee)
- Click Save
Step 4: Recurring Invoice Settings
4.1 — pre-setupHow validationOften
- Set to monthly, every 1 month
- Input the client's requested billing date
4.2 — Start Date (MasterlistCRITICAL)
| Scenario | Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Select | Billing March 25 → Start date March 24 |
| Billing starts NEXT month | Select date AFTER billing date | Billing March 25 → Start date March 26 → Bills April 25 |
4.3 — Date Verification
Double-check the date matches what's displayed at the end of the invoice. Adjust if there is a mismatch.
4.4 — End Date
| Setting | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Never | Standard monthly payments ( |
| After | Client specified an end month, or when editing for referral discount |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Selecting the exact billing date instead of before/after
- ❌ Forgetting to check today's date before setting start date
- ❌ Incorrect start date
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