Hi Magdalena,
I'm writing about the $270 invoice. Because the first payment was delayed, the developers started the final website improvements later than planned. Please do not pay this invoice until you hear from me. We agreed to pay only after the work is satisfactorily completed.
Thanks,
[Your Name]
Step-by-step explanation (easy to follow):
- Dollar sign: Write the $ before the number: "$270" (not "270$").
- "About" vs "regarding": "I'm writing about the $270 invoice" sounds natural and clear. "Regarding" is OK but a bit more formal.
- Spelling: "developers" is the correct spelling (not "developpers").
- Phrasing and timing: "started the final website improvements later than planned" is clearer than "started working on the last website improvements later as well." It explains that the work began later than expected.
- "Until" vs "till": "Until you hear from me" is slightly more formal and safer for a polite message. "Till" is casual but fine; I used "until" here to keep it professional.
- Remove the emoticon: Smileys like ":)" are friendly but not ideal in a formal or semi-formal message about money. Leave it out for clarity and professionalism.
- Clear agreement sentence: "We agreed to pay only after the work is satisfactorily completed" makes the payment condition exact and professional.
- Sign your name: Always add a closing and your name so the reader knows who the message is from.
If you want a slightly more polite/formal version, you can start with "Dear Magdalena," and end with "Best regards," before your name.
Want me to rewrite it in a friendlier or more formal tone? I can do that too.