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In a nutshell: The Billing section handles plans, invoices, bill runs, transactions, payments, and payment methods so you can run recurring billing and track revenue.

Sections

  • Plans — Create and manage membership plans (pricing, interval, access).
  • Transactions — View all financial transactions.
  • Invoices — Create, send, and track invoices.
  • Bill runs — Automated billing cycles and batch invoicing.
  • Payments — View and manage payment records and status.
  • Payment methods — Manage how members pay (e.g. cards on file).

Key financial features

Invoice Management

  • Invoice Creation - Generate invoices for members and services
  • Automated Billing - Set up recurring billing cycles
  • Payment Tracking - Monitor payment status and history
  • Invoice Templates - Customize invoice appearance and content
  • PDF Generation - Create professional PDF invoices

Payment Processing

  • Stripe Integration - Secure payment processing
  • Multiple Payment Methods - Credit cards, bank transfers, etc.
  • Payment Plans - Flexible payment options for members
  • Refund Processing - Handle refunds and adjustments
  • Payment Security - PCI-compliant payment handling

Membership Plans

  • Flexible Pricing - Monthly, quarterly, annual options
  • Plan Types - Unlimited, limited, class-specific plans
  • Signup Fees - One-time charges for new members
  • Auto-renewal - Automatic membership renewals
  • Plan Modifications - Upgrade, downgrade, or pause plans

Financial Reporting

  • Revenue Reports - Track income from all sources
  • Payment Analytics - Analyze payment patterns and trends
  • Member Financials - Individual member payment history
  • Tax Reporting - Generate reports for tax purposes
  • Profitability Analysis - Analyze revenue vs. costs

Billing Workflow

Invoice Creation Process

  1. Identify Billing Items - Determine what to bill for
  2. Create Invoice - Generate invoice with appropriate details
  3. Review Invoice - Check accuracy and completeness
  4. Send Invoice - Deliver to member via email or mail
  5. Track Payment - Monitor payment status and follow up

Payment Processing

  1. Payment Received - Member submits payment
  2. Payment Verification - Confirm payment details
  3. Payment Recording - Record payment in system
  4. Invoice Update - Mark invoice as paid
  5. Confirmation - Send payment confirmation to member

Membership Billing

  1. Billing Cycle - Determine billing frequency
  2. Plan Calculation - Calculate membership fees
  3. Invoice Generation - Create membership invoices
  4. Payment Collection - Process membership payments
  5. Renewal Processing - Handle membership renewals

Invoice Management

Creating Invoices

  • Manual Creation - Create invoices as needed
  • Bulk Generation - Generate multiple invoices at once
  • Template Usage - Use pre-built invoice templates
  • Custom Fields - Add organization-specific information
  • Line Items - Detail all charges and fees

Invoice Types

  • Membership Invoices - Monthly/annual membership fees
  • Service Invoices - One-time service charges
  • Booking Invoices - Charges for area bookings
  • Class Invoices - Fees for classes and training
  • Penalty Invoices - Late fees and penalties

Invoice Status Tracking

  • Draft - Invoice created but not sent
  • Sent - Invoice delivered to member
  • Paid - Payment received and processed
  • Overdue - Payment past due date
  • Cancelled - Invoice cancelled or voided

Payment Processing

Payment Methods

  • Credit Cards - Visa, MasterCard, American Express
  • Debit Cards - Bank debit card processing
  • Bank Transfers - Direct bank account transfers
  • Cash Payments - Manual cash payment recording
  • Check Payments - Check payment processing

Payment Security

  • PCI Compliance - Secure payment card handling
  • Data Encryption - Encrypted payment data storage
  • Fraud Prevention - Advanced fraud detection
  • Secure Processing - Secure payment gateway
  • Audit Trail - Complete payment audit trail

Payment Status

  • Pending - Payment submitted but not processed
  • Processing - Payment being processed
  • Completed - Payment successfully processed
  • Failed - Payment processing failed
  • Refunded - Payment refunded to member

Membership Plans

Plan Configuration

  • Plan Name - Descriptive name for the plan
  • Plan Description - Details about plan benefits
  • Pricing - Monthly, quarterly, or annual pricing
  • Billing Frequency - How often to bill members
  • Signup Fee - One-time fee for new members
  • Usage Limits - Restrictions on plan usage

Plan Types

  • Unlimited Plans - Access to all facilities
  • Limited Plans - Restricted access or usage
  • Class-specific Plans - Access to specific classes
  • Area-specific Plans - Access to specific areas
  • Time-based Plans - Access during specific hours

Plan Management

  • Plan Creation - Set up new membership plans
  • Plan Modification - Update existing plans
  • Plan Activation - Activate plans for new members
  • Plan Suspension - Temporarily suspend plans
  • Plan Cancellation - Cancel plans and handle termination

Financial Reporting

Revenue Reports

  • Daily Revenue - Daily income tracking
  • Monthly Revenue - Monthly income analysis
  • Revenue by Source - Income breakdown by category
  • Member Revenue - Revenue per member
  • Trend Analysis - Revenue trend over time

Payment Reports

  • Payment History - Complete payment records
  • Outstanding Payments - Unpaid invoices and amounts
  • Payment Methods - Breakdown by payment type
  • Failed Payments - Failed payment analysis
  • Refund Reports - Refund tracking and analysis

Member Financials

  • Individual Statements - Member-specific financial records
  • Payment History - Complete payment history per member
  • Outstanding Balances - Amounts owed by each member
  • Payment Patterns - Member payment behavior analysis
  • Financial Health - Member financial status assessment

Best Practices

Invoice Management

  • Timely Invoicing - Send invoices promptly
  • Clear Descriptions - Provide clear invoice details
  • Professional Appearance - Use branded invoice templates
  • Follow-up Process - Systematic follow-up on overdue payments
  • Record Keeping - Maintain complete invoice records

Payment Processing

  • Secure Handling - Follow security best practices
  • Quick Processing - Process payments promptly
  • Confirmation - Send payment confirmations
  • Error Handling - Handle payment errors gracefully
  • Customer Service - Provide payment support

Financial Reporting

  • Regular Reviews - Review financial reports regularly
  • Trend Analysis - Monitor financial trends
  • Performance Metrics - Track key financial metrics
  • Budget Planning - Use reports for budget planning
  • Compliance - Ensure regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Payment Issues

  1. Check Payment Method - Verify payment method validity
  2. Contact Member - Reach out to member for payment
  3. Update Payment Info - Help member update payment details
  4. Process Manually - Handle payment manually if needed
  5. Escalate - Escalate persistent payment issues

Invoice Problems

  1. Verify Invoice Details - Check invoice accuracy
  2. Correct Errors - Fix any invoice errors
  3. Resend Invoice - Send corrected invoice
  4. Follow Up - Follow up on invoice delivery
  5. Contact Support - Get help with complex issues

System Issues

  1. Check System Status - Verify system is operational
  2. Refresh Data - Refresh financial data
  3. Clear Cache - Clear browser cache
  4. Try Different Browser - Test with different browser
  5. Contact Technical Support - Get technical assistance
The Billing & Invoicing system is designed to handle all financial aspects of your club while providing the flexibility and security needed for modern payment processing.