GUIDE
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 means 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
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:
Set schedules (weekly, monthly, or custom)
Auto-charge cards, eCheck, or mobile wallets
Send branded receipts instantly
Sync payments to PrintSmith Vision and QuickBooks automatically
Our API hooks right into PrintSmith, so invoices sync in real time.
Works out of the box for small businesses and franchises like Allegra and AlphaGraphics
Fully PCI-compliant for secure transactions
Your customers want options — and faster ways to pay.
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
eCheck / 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.
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Charge a flat monthly fee for regular clients — for example, franchise signage packages.
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Automate billing for clients with fluctuating order volumes.
3
Blend flat fees with per-job adjustments for more complex needs.
This multi-location franchise adopted Payably recurring billing and saw:
increase in predictable cash flow
admin hours saved per month
clients, thanks to simpler payments
1. Choose your client
2. Set billing frequency and amount
3. Pick payment preferences (card or eCheck)
4. Send a confirmation email with a “Pay Now” link
5. Relax — Payably runs everything in the background
We'll walk you through setting up your first recurring schedule and connecting it to the system you already run your shop on.