Everybody likes getting paid straight away, and freelancers are no different. When you first agree to work with a client, you may assume they will pay once you have provided the service. However, waiting until the end of a project can sometimes leave you chasing invoices, worrying about late payments or wondering whether you will…
One of the most frustrating parts of freelancing isn’t finding clients – it’s waiting to get paid. You finally start landing freelance work, only to discover that some clients don’t pay until the end of the month, invoices sit unanswered for weeks, or you’re constantly chasing payments that should have already arrived. Cash flow is…
One of the biggest lessons I’ve had to learn since becoming a freelancer isn’t finding clients or delivering work. It’s learning how to manage money properly. When you start freelancing, you’re not just doing a job anymore. You’re running a business, whether it feels like it or not. For many new freelancers, budgeting is something…
Congratulations! You’ve become a freelancer and landed some work. Now comes the important part: getting paid. At some point, your client is probably going to ask for an invoice. If you’ve never sent one before, it can feel a little intimidating. The good news is that freelance invoices don’t need to be complicated. I’m not…