Why a polite reminder works better
Kind words keep the customer and bring the money back.
- Many customers mean to pay. A friendly nudge helps them remember without shame.
- A polite message keeps the customer coming back to your shop, not to the next one.
- Short and clear is best: their name, your shop, the amount, and thank you.
- Send it in private on WhatsApp, never in a group or in front of other buyers.
Messages you can copy
Long-press a message to copy it, then change the words in [brackets].
1. Friendly first nudge
Hello [Name], this is [Shop]. Just a friendly reminder that your balance is [amount]. Please pay when you can. Thank you!
2. After a week
Hello [Name], I hope you are well. This is [Shop] again about your balance of [amount]. Could you pay all or part of it this week? Thank you.
3. Before the holidays
Hello [Name], [Shop] here. The holidays are coming and we are getting new stock ready. Please help us by paying your balance of [amount] before then. Thank you, and happy holidays!
4. Thank you after paying
Hello [Name], thank you for paying [amount]. Your account with [Shop] is now settled. We appreciate you!
How BashiBook does it for you
- Shows who owes you and for how many days, so you know who to remind first.
- Sends the WhatsApp reminder with one tap: the name and amount are filled in for you.
- Works offline once opened, and your book stays on your phone.
- Free: customers, balances and WhatsApp reminders.
Yadda za ka tunatar da abokin ciniki a WhatsApp cikin ladabi
Tunatarwa mai ladabi tana kiyaye abokin ciniki, kuma tana taimaka maka ka karɓi kuɗinka.
Danna ka riƙe saƙo don ka kwafa, sannan ka canza kalmomin cikin [baka].
Tunatarwa
Sannu [Suna], wannan tunatarwa ce daga [Shago]. Bashinka da ya rage shine [kuɗi]. Don Allah ka biya lokacin da za ka iya. Na gode.
Bayan an biya
Sannu [Suna], wannan [Shago] ne. An biya asusun ka. Mun gode da kasuwancinka.
- Yana nuna wanda ke binka da kwanakin bashin.
- Tunatar da taɓawa ɗaya a WhatsApp.
- Yana aiki ba intanet bayan an buɗe shi.
- Kyauta.
Bí o ṣe lè rán oníbàárà létí lórí WhatsApp pẹ̀lú ọ̀wọ̀
Ìránnilétí pẹ̀lú ọ̀wọ̀ ń pa oníbàárà mọ́, ó sì ń ràn ọ́ lọ́wọ́ láti gba owó rẹ.
Tẹ ọ̀rọ̀ kan mọ́lẹ̀ láti dàákọ rẹ̀, lẹ́yìn náà yí àwọn ọ̀rọ̀ inú [àkámọ́] padà.
Ìránnilétí
Ẹ káàbọ̀ [Orúkọ], èyí jẹ́ ìránnilétí láti ọ̀dọ̀ [Ilé ìtajà]. Gbèsè rẹ tó kù ni [iye owó]. Jọ̀wọ́ san nígbà tí o bá lè. O ṣeun.
Lẹ́yìn ìsanwó
Ẹ káàbọ̀ [Orúkọ], èyí ni [Ilé ìtajà]. A ti san àkọọ́lẹ̀ rẹ. A dúpẹ́ fún òwò rẹ.
- Ó ń fi àwọn tó jẹ ọ́ hàn, àti iye ọjọ́ tí wọ́n ti jẹ gbèsè.
- Rán létí lórí WhatsApp pẹ̀lú ìfọwọ́kàn kan.
- Ó ń ṣiṣẹ́ láìsí íńtánẹ́ẹ̀tì lẹ́yìn tí o bá ti ṣí i.
- Ọ̀fẹ́ ni.
Questions
How do I remind a customer to pay without sounding rude?
Greet them by name, say who you are, state the amount plainly and ask them to pay when they can. Keep it short and end with thank you.
How often should I send a reminder?
Start with one friendly nudge. If nothing comes, send a second polite message about a week later. Always say thank you when they pay.
Can BashiBook send the WhatsApp reminder for me?
Yes. BashiBook shows who owes you and for how many days, and opens WhatsApp with a polite reminder ready to send in one tap.
Is BashiBook free and does it work offline?
Customers, balances and WhatsApp reminders are free. It works offline once opened, and your book stays on your phone.