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: 5 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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Comparisons
The best FreshBooks alternatives for freelancers in 2026
The best FreshBooks alternatives for freelancers in 2026: Tally Crow, Wave, Zoho Invoice and Bonsai, with real prices and an honest "best...
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Guides
Credit note vs invoice: what’s the difference?
Credit note vs invoice, explained simply: what each one is, when to use which, and how a credit note reduces what a...
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Guides
How to issue a credit note (and how to apply one)
How to issue and apply a credit note: when to use one, why you never edit a sent invoice, and how to...
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