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How Freelancers Can Make the Most of Online Invoicing

By on March 18th, 2013

By Hitesh Bubbar Being a freelancer is fun. You decide your working hours. You decide who you want to work for. And you decide how much should you be paid. Unlike a traditional workplace, you don’t have to work when you’re not in the mood, your ability to take breaks has no bound, and you never have to feel overpowered by a boss. The only thing you are expected to do is to meet the requirements of your clients and get paid in return. Sounds exciting, right? As they always say, “the grass on the other side is always greener …

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Nothing Says “Pay Me” Like an Invoice

By on November 8th, 2010

Getting paid to write isn’t always seamless. While you may have some clients who pay you automatically, most of them probably need to be told what to pay, how much to pay, and how to pay. No problem. There are all types of clients and you need to be prepared for all of them. An invoice is basically a bill for the work that you’ve completed or, if you require deposits, that you’re about to complete. In a nutshell, an invoice says, “Pay me.” What to Put on an Invoice Your invoice should include your name and email address, recipient’s …

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5 Types of Client Payments

By on September 27th, 2010

Throughout the time I’ve been freelancing, I’ve worked with several different clients. I’ve encountered all types of payment situations. While some clients have sent payments on time without a hassle, not all clients payments have been ideal. As you work with clients, you’ll notice their payment habits fall into one of several categories. “The check’s in the mail.” This is the client who claims they’ve already paid you, but for some reason the payment never seems to arrive when it’s supposed to. You try to talk your client into using Paypal to send payments, but for some reason, they’re in …

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The Downsides of Working with Middlemen Clients

By on March 24th, 2010

I’ve mentioned before that middlemen clients — SEO firms, marketing firms, etc. — are some of my favorite types of clients to work for. They bring a group of their own clients to your door which saves on marketing time for you, and they tend to bring in bigger orders than most single clients. They also often go for regular monthly work rather than short-term or one-off projects. There are downsides of working with middlemen clients too though. I’ve been thinking about them a lot lately as I consider whether or not to replace a specific contract or two. If …

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The Freelancer’s Quick Guide to Accounting and Bookkeeping

By on October 26th, 2009

I know. It’s one of the last things you want to read about, but it’s one of the most crucial parts of freelance success. Don’t worry, you won’t read anything about cash flow statements, balance sheets, or profit/loss statements – they’re complete overkill for the average freelancer. Instead, I’m going to give you some easy-to-follow tips on managing your records throughout the month so it takes less work to figure out how much money you’ve made. Keep track of your invoices. If you’re not invoicing your clients, start now. An invoice is just a bill that says “you owe me …

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