Guides
Can you restart invoice numbers each year?
In short: Yes, you can restart invoice numbers each year, as long as every invoice you ever issue still has a unique...
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Tally Crow
We're the team behind Tally Crow. We write plain, friendly guides to help freelancers and creators send invoices, get paid on time and keep tidy books.
Getting paid
How to invoice as a virtual assistant
In short: To invoice as a virtual assistant, decide whether you bill hourly, on a monthly retainer, or by package, and put...
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Getting paid
How to invoice as a translator
In short: To invoice as a translator, show the unit you priced on, the quantity, and the rate, so a per-word job...
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Getting paid
How to invoice a retainer client
In short: To invoice a retainer client, agree what the monthly fee buys and whether you bill in advance or in arrears,...
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Getting paid
How to invoice a deposit before you start work
In short: To invoice a deposit, raise a normal numbered invoice for the upfront amount, state on it what the deposit secures...
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Getting paid
Payment reminder email templates: 6 you can copy
In short: A payment reminder email template should be short, name the invoice number and amount, say exactly when it was due,...
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Getting paid
How to invoice a brand as a content creator
In short: To invoice a brand as a content creator, send a numbered invoice that names the campaign, lists each deliverable on...
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Getting paid
How to invoice as a photographer: deposits, balances and usage rights
In short: To invoice as a photographer, split the job into two invoices: a deposit that secures the date, and a balance...
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Getting paid
How to invoice a client in a different currency
In short: To invoice a client in a different currency, agree the currency before you start, put the invoice total in that...
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Comparisons
Tally Crow vs FreshBooks: which is right for you in 2026?
An honest Tally Crow vs FreshBooks comparison for 2026: real prices, free plan, multi-currency and accounting depth, including where FreshBooks wins.
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Comparisons
What are the best Wave alternatives for freelancers in 2026?
Wave is free and great for the US and Canada, but region-locked elsewhere. The best Wave alternatives for freelancers who need multi-currency...
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Comparisons
Best invoicing software for freelancers in 2026 (an honest comparison)
An honest 2026 comparison of the best invoicing software for freelancers: FreshBooks, Wave, Zoho Invoice, Bonsai, Xolo and Tally Crow, with real...
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