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Notes on invoicing, getting paid, and what we're building.
August 27, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Write an Invoice: A Simple Template and Guide
Every invoice needs the same handful of things to get paid without back-and-forth. Here's exactly what to include, in order.
August 20, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Get Paid Faster as a Freelancer
Late payments aren't bad luck - they're a design problem. Here's what actually changes how fast clients pay.
August 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Invoice vs Quote: What's the Difference (and Why It Matters)
Sending an invoice when you mean a quote - or the other way round - causes more payment disputes than people think.
August 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Invoice vs Receipt: What's the Difference
One asks to be paid, the other proves you already were. Mixing them up confuses clients and muddies your own bookkeeping.
July 30, 2026 · 5 min read
What to Include on Every Invoice (So Nothing Bounces Back)
Missing a VAT number or a due date sounds small - until it's the reason a client's accounting team rejects the whole invoice.
July 23, 2026 · 7 min read
What to Do When a Client Won't Pay
Before you write off the invoice or threaten legal action, there's a shorter, calmer sequence that resolves most of these.
July 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Net 15 vs Net 30 vs Due on Receipt: Choosing Payment Terms
Your payment terms aren't a formality - they're the single biggest lever you have over how fast you actually get paid.
July 9, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Invoice as a Freelancer Without Registering a Business
You don't need an LLC to send a legitimate invoice. Here's what actually has to be true, and what's optional.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read
VAT on Invoices: A Plain-English Guide for EU Freelancers
Reverse charge, intra-EU supply, VAT numbers on invoices - the terminology is scarier than the actual rules.
June 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Invoice Numbering: A System That Won't Break
A good invoice number scheme is invisible until it isn't - then you're explaining a gap in the sequence to an auditor.