# Payment Tracker – Design Consultation Service

A simple tracker to manage client payments against planned milestones. It prevents missed dues, delays, disputes, cash‑flow issues and unnecessary stress.

## Why Use It
1. Avoid unpaid dues and financial losses
2. Reduce delays with clear due dates and records
3. Prevent disputes by keeping a payment history
4. Maintain cash‑flow for vendors and team
5. Lower follow‑up stress with one source of truth

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## How to Use
1) Fill project details (client name, contact, project):
2) Enter total fee and expected timeline (months)
3) Define milestone schedule (e.g., 25% / 35% / 40%) or add custom stages
4) Record invoice number, scheduled due date and amount per stage
5) When paid, record actual amount, date and method (UPI/NEFT/Cash)
6) Balance auto‑updates; status shows Paid/Pending

Open and edit: [/resources/payment_tracker_design_consultation.csv](/resources/payment_tracker_design_consultation.csv)

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## Columns Included (CSV)
- Print No., Scheduled Due Date, Scheduled Amount (₹)
- Actual Payment Date, Actual Amount (₹), Payment Method, Balance, Status
- Optional: Additional payments (billed separately)

> Tip: Add a final reconciliation row for “Total Project Amount” and “Total Outstanding”.

## Disclaimer
This template is a general reference. Adapt fee percentages, labels, and tax notes as per your contract and local law.