Invoicing Guides for Freelancers & Small Businesses
Practical, plain-English guides on writing invoices, setting payment terms and getting paid on time – written for freelancers, contractors and small business owners.
How to Write an Invoice: A Step-by-Step Guide for Freelancers and Small Businesses
Everything that belongs on a professional invoice, in the right order, with a worked example, payment terms that get you paid faster and the mistakes to avoid.
Invoice vs Receipt: What's the Difference and When Should You Send Each?
An invoice asks for money; a receipt confirms you got it. Here is how the two differ, a comparison table, and where bills, quotes and proforma invoices fit in.
What Does Net 30 Mean? Net 30 and Other Invoice Payment Terms Explained
Net 30 means the full amount is due 30 days after the invoice date. Here is how to count the days, what 2/10 Net 30 and EOM mean, and which terms suit freelancers.
How to Ask for Payment: A Polite Follow-Up Plan With 5 Email Templates
A step-by-step plan for chasing unpaid invoices, from a friendly pre-due-date nudge to a final notice, with five payment reminder emails you can copy and send today.
How to Number Invoices: Rules, Formats and Examples
Invoice numbers look like a small detail until tax time or a payment dispute. Here are the rules, six numbering formats with examples, and how to handle mistakes.
The Freelance Invoice Guide: How to Invoice Clients and Get Paid on Time
Everything a freelancer needs to bill clients well: pricing, deposits, hourly vs. project billing, payment terms, international clients, retainers and tax records.