Invoicing, explained plainly
Short, practical guides on getting paid, quoting, tax and running a small business — no jargon.
- 30 September 2026 · 5 min read
How to invoice for hourly work (and track your hours)
A practical guide to hourly invoicing: how to track time honestly, structure the invoice, handle rounding and rush work, and get paid without disputes.
freelancersinvoicing basics - 29 September 2026 · 6 min read
Recurring invoices: how to automate retainers and rent
A plain-English guide to recurring invoices: when to use them for retainers, rent or subscriptions, how to set them up, and mistakes to avoid.
recurringcash flow - 28 September 2026 · 5 min read
How to politely chase an unpaid invoice (email templates)
Five email templates for chasing an unpaid invoice without sounding awkward or aggressive, plus when to send each one and what to do if there's still no reply.
getting paid - 27 September 2026 · 5 min read
Late payment fees: what you can charge and how to word it
A plain-English guide to late payment fees on invoices: whether you're allowed to charge one, how much is reasonable, and exactly how to word it clearly.
getting paid - 26 September 2026 · 5 min read
How to ask for a deposit before starting work
A plain-English guide to asking for a deposit before you start a job: how much to ask for, how to word the request, and how to invoice it properly.
getting paidcash flow - 25 September 2026 · 5 min read
Payment terms explained: net 7, net 14, net 30 and due on receipt
Net 7, net 14, net 30 or due on receipt? What each payment term means, how to pick the right one, and how to word it so clients pay on time.
getting paidinvoicing basics - 24 September 2026 · 6 min read
Quote vs estimate: which should you send?
Quote vs estimate: what actually separates them, which one protects you legally, and how to word each one so a client can't say 'but you said'.
quotesinvoicing basics - 23 September 2026 · 6 min read
How to write a quote for a job (template and examples)
A practical guide to how to write a quote for a job: what to include, how to price it, and a simple template tradies and service businesses can copy.
quotestradies - 22 September 2026 · 5 min read
Invoice vs receipt vs quote: the difference in plain English
Invoice vs receipt vs quote — what each document actually does, when to send each one, and the mix-ups that confuse clients and accountants.
invoicing basicsquotesgetting paid - 21 September 2026 · 5 min read
How to write a freelance invoice that gets paid on time
A practical guide to writing a freelance invoice that gets paid on time: what to include, how to set terms, and small habits that speed up payment.
freelancersgetting paid - 20 September 2026 · 5 min read
What to put on an invoice in the UK (VAT and non-VAT)
UK invoice requirements explained in plain English: what every invoice needs, the extra fields a VAT invoice must have, and simplified VAT invoice rules.
united kingdominvoicing basics - 19 September 2026 · 6 min read
How to invoice as a sole trader in Australia (with GST)
A plain-English guide to invoicing as a sole trader in Australia: your ABN, when to register for GST, what a tax invoice needs, and how to get paid faster.
australiainvoicing basics - 18 September 2026 · 5 min read
How to invoice as a sole trader in New Zealand
A plain-English guide to sole trader invoicing in New Zealand: exactly what to put on it, when GST registration kicks in, numbering, and how to get paid faster.
new zealandinvoicing basics - 18 September 2026 · 5 min read
GST on invoices in NZ: what has to be on a tax invoice
The exact fields Inland Revenue expects on a New Zealand tax invoice, the $1,000 rule that changes what's required, and common mistakes to avoid.
new zealandtax - 17 September 2026 · 2 min read
How to write an invoice (with everything it legally needs)
The 9 things every invoice needs, what's optional, and the small details that get you paid faster. With a free template you can send in two minutes.
invoicing basicsgetting paid - 16 September 2026 · 2 min read
Free invoice template or invoicing software? An honest comparison
Word and Excel templates are free and familiar. Here's exactly when they stop being free, and what to look for when you switch.
invoicing basicssmall business - 15 September 2026 · 2 min read
7 ways small businesses get invoices paid faster (that don't feel pushy)
Late payment is the number one cash-flow problem for small business. These seven habits fix most of it without a single awkward phone call.
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