Getting Paid8 min read
Early Payment Discounts for Freelancers: Is 2/10 Net 30 Worth It?
A 2% early-payment discount can equal a 37.2% annualized cost. Learn when 2/10 Net 30 improves freelance cash flow—and when it only cuts margin.
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10 articles tagged with #cash flow
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.
Taxes & Finance8 min read
Accounts Receivable for Freelancers: How to Track Outstanding Invoices and Know When Cash Is Real
A weekly AR review using simple aging buckets tells you what clients owe, what's overdue, and what's at risk of never being paid. Here's how to build the habit.
Taxes & Finance7 min read
Freelance Cash Flow Forecasting: A 90-Day Plan for Uneven Income
Build a simple 90-day cash flow forecast from your invoice pipeline so you can spot payment gaps early, plan around slow-paying clients, and stop reacting to uneven freelance income.
Invoicing9 min read
Milestone Billing for Freelancers: How to Structure Project Payments That Get You Paid
Learn how to structure milestone billing for freelance projects with practical payment splits, contract language, and invoicing tips.
Invoicing5 min read
How to Write Payment Terms That Prevent Delays
Vague payment terms are the fastest path to late payments. Learn how to structure invoice terms — timelines, methods, late fees, and incentives — to prevent delays and protect freelance cash flow.
Getting Paid5 min read
How Long Should You Wait Before Charging a Late Fee?
Timing matters when charging late fees on overdue invoices. Learn the ideal grace period, day-by-day escalation structure, and how to enforce fees without damaging client relationships.
Freelancing6 min read
Upfront Deposits: Why Freelancers Should Never Work for $0 Down
Working without a deposit is one of the biggest risks freelancers take. Here's why upfront deposits protect your time, cash flow, and sanity — and how to ask for them without losing the client.
Getting Paid4 min read
5 Invoicing Mistakes That Are Costing You Money
If clients are slow to pay, the problem might not be them — it might be your invoice. Here are the most common invoicing mistakes freelancers make and how to fix them.
Invoicing5 min read
Recurring Invoices: How to Set Up Automatic Billing That Saves Hours
Stop creating the same invoices every month. Learn how to set up recurring invoices that bill clients automatically and keep your cash flow predictable.