The solo bottleneck
Late contractor pay destroys trust faster than late client pay.
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Stack that stays small
AP checklist + Wise batches + bookkeeping category.
Tools named here: Wise, PayPal, QuickBooks. Prefer official docs and native features before adding another SaaS.
Ship the automation
Standard invoice email + due date (e.g. Net 7).
Zap invoice PDF → Drive + QuickBooks bill.
Pay on one day per week in a single Wise batch.
Confirm payment with a short email template.
Keep it honest
Same payday every week. Reliability is your brand with freelancers too.
Automations should reduce decisions and errors — not hide broken processes. If a Zap fails weekly, fix the process or delete the Zap.
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