Guides: invoicing, pricing & getting paid
Practical, no-fluff guides for freelancers and small businesses — written from real requirements, not theory.
GST/HST Invoicing in Canada: Thresholds, Rates & Invoice Rules
Canadian GST/HST invoicing explained: the $30,000 registration threshold, GST vs HST vs QST rates, and what your invoices must show.
Read guide →Hourly vs Project Pricing: Which Is Right for Your Freelance Work?
Hourly billing vs fixed project pricing for freelancers: honest pros and cons of each, when to use which, and how to convert between them.
Read guide →How to Chase Late Payments: The Escalation Ladder That Works
A step-by-step system for chasing overdue invoices — from friendly reminder to final demand — plus three copy-paste email templates you can use today.
Read guide →How to Set Freelance Rates: 3 Methods That Actually Work
Stop guessing what to charge. Three proven methods for setting freelance rates — cost-plus, market-based, and value-based — plus how to raise them.
Read guide →How to Write an Invoice: The Complete Guide for Freelancers
Learn how to write a professional invoice step by step. Every field explained, common mistakes that delay payment, and tips to get paid faster.
Read guide →Invoice Numbering Best Practices: Formats That Scale
How to number your invoices properly: sequential numbering rules, formats that work, handling gaps and corrections, and per-client vs global sequences.
Read guide →Can You Charge Late Fees on Invoices? Rules by Country
Can you charge late fees on overdue invoices? The rules for the UK, EU, US, Canada, and Australia — rates, limits, and how to state your terms.
Read guide →Markup vs Margin: The Difference That Protects Your Profit
Markup and margin are not the same. Learn both formulas with worked examples, and why confusing them silently eats your profit.
Read guide →Quote vs Estimate vs Invoice: What's the Difference?
Quotes, estimates, and invoices explained: what each document does, when to use it, and how they fit together in a professional billing workflow.
Read guide →Receipt vs Invoice: What's the Difference and When to Use Each
Invoices request payment; receipts confirm it. Learn the differences, when to issue each, and what a valid receipt must include.
Read guide →Tax Invoices in Australia: GST Rules, ABN & Requirements (2026)
Australian tax invoice rules explained: when you must issue one, every field the ATO requires, the $1,000 rule, and how 10% GST works.
Read guide →UK Invoice Requirements: What HMRC Says You Must Include
UK invoice rules explained: what HMRC requires on every invoice, VAT invoice requirements, and the extra details for sole traders and limited companies.
Read guide →UK VAT Invoices: Requirements, Rates & What to Include (2026)
UK VAT invoice rules explained: when you must issue one, every field HMRC requires, simplified vs full invoices, and current VAT rates.
Read guide →What Is a Proforma Invoice? Definition, Uses & Tax Rules
A proforma invoice is a preliminary bill sent before work is done. Learn when to use one, what to include, and why it creates no tax liability.
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