Discover how print shops can stabilize cash flow and simplify AR with recurring billing. Learn best practices and how Payably helps you set it up in minutes.
Cash flow shouldn’t feel like a guessing game.
For most print shops, the reality is tough: big jobs get done, invoices go out, and then… silence. Weeks later, you’re chasing payments and juggling bills.
But here’s the good news: recurring revenue changes everything.
💡 61% of SMBs say cash flow issues threaten their survival (source: WebFX).
Subscription-style models aren’t just for Netflix and SaaS—they’re transforming service businesses across the board. And now it’s time for print shops to get in on the action.
Manual invoicing = manual headaches.
Here’s where most shops get stuck:
🕒 Late payments drag down cash flow
🖨️ Tracking repeat jobs manually eats up staff time
❌ Human errors creep in with every spreadsheet
Read: Manual Invoicing is Killing Your Growth →
It’s not just frustrating—it’s holding your business back.
Imagine if your shop could set it and forget it.
Payably lets you automate the entire billing process:
Our API hooks right into PrintSmith, so invoices sync in real-time.
Your customers want options—and faster ways to pay.
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
ACH / bank transfer
Apple Pay & Google Pay
Text-to-pay and email payment links
All on a branded payment page that feels like an extension of your shop.
Charge a flat monthly fee for regular clients (e.g., franchise signage packages).
Automate billing for clients with fluctuating order volumes.
Blend flat fees with per-job adjustments for complex needs.
This multi-location franchise adopted Payably recurring billing and saw:
30% increase in predictable cash flow
50+ admin hours saved per month
Happier clients thanks to simpler payments
Choose your client
Set billing frequency & amount
Pick payment preferences (card/ACH)
Send confirmation email with “Pay Now” link
Relax—Payably runs everything in the background
Dedicated to driving business growth. Our groundbreaking technology transforms financial and operational processes.
Take payments on your PrintSmith register
Automatically post when invoices are paid
Get paid from anywhere and auto-sync data
Get paid faster with a dedicated page
Accept payments in store or remotely
Handheld POS terminal with printer
Switch and save on processing fees
Receive payments from bank accounts
Manage all payments in one place
