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The thinking behind the numbers: how to price your work, get paid on time, and stay on top of tax.
How Much Should You Charge as a Freelancer?
Set your rate from the income you want to keep and the hours you can realistically bill — not a number you copied from a forum.
Read guide 5 min readHow to Deal With Late-Paying Clients
Late payment is a process problem, not a personality problem. Here is the escalating system that gets invoices paid.
Read guide 5 min readFreelance Taxes: The Basics Every Beginner Needs
The tax surprise that catches new freelancers is avoidable. Here is what to set aside and why.
Read guide 5 min readHow to Price a Monthly Retainer
Retainers trade a small discount for predictable income. Here's how to price one so both sides win.
Read guide 4 min readMarkup vs. Margin: The Difference That Costs You Money
A 50% markup is only a 33% margin. Mixing them up costs real money — here's the difference, simply.
Read guide 5 min readHow to Raise Your Freelance Rates
Most freelancers raise rates years too late. Here's how to do it calmly and keep your best clients.
Read guide 4 min readA Freelancer's Guide to Payment Fees
A few percent on every payment adds up fast. Here's how fees work and how to keep more of your money.
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