Invoicing7 min read
When to Send an Invoice as a Freelancer: Timing Rules by Project Type
Learn when freelancers should send project, hourly, milestone, retainer, and corporate invoices, and avoid delays before payment terms even begin.
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Invoicing8 min read
Proforma Invoice for Freelancers: What It Is, When to Send One, and What to Include
Client asked for a proforma invoice? Learn what it is, how it differs from a quote or final invoice, when freelancers need one, and exactly what to send.
Invoicing7 min read
How to Invoice Reimbursable Expenses (Line Items, Wording, and Client Approvals)
Bought software, stock photos, or subcontractor time on a client's behalf? Here's how to invoice reimbursable expenses without mixing them into your fees.
Invoicing7 min read
Partial Payments on Invoices: How to Track Deposits, Balances, and Split Payments
When a client pays part of an invoice, the rest of the job is documentation. Here's how to record partial payments, communicate what's still owed, and keep your books clean.
Invoicing8 min read
Freelance Quote vs Invoice: When to Send Each (and How to Move From Quote to Invoice)
A quote is your offer. An invoice is your bill. Here's when to use each, what belongs on them, and how to go from accepted quote to paid invoice without scope fights or slow pay.
Pricing6 min read
How to Set Freelance Rates for the First Time (Without Undercharging)
Calculate a rate floor, sanity-check the market, pick hourly or project pricing, and quote with confidence — a repeatable process for new freelancers.
Client Management5 min read
Scope Creep: How to Bill for "Just One Small Change"
That 'quick favor' has cost freelancers thousands. Learn how to handle scope creep professionally without damaging client relationships.