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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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