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Practical advice on invoicing, getting paid, and running the billing side of a freelance or consulting business.
Invoicing
EU e-invoicing explained: EN 16931, UBL, and what it means for freelancers
A plain-language walkthrough of EN 16931, the EU e-invoicing standard: where it comes from, which countries now require e-invoices, and how Billebly generates compliant invoices and credit notes automatically.
27 August 2026
Getting paid
Getting paid faster as a freelancer
How to get paid faster as a freelancer: send invoices sooner, remove friction from paying, and automate the follow-up so nothing goes quiet.
12 August 2026
Getting paid
How to track client payments without losing your mind (or a spreadsheet)
Looking for a spreadsheet alternative to track client payments? Here is why manual tracking breaks down and what a real payment-status dashboard actually fixes.
12 August 2026
Contracts & clients
Client onboarding checklist: contracts & deposits
A freelance client onboarding checklist covering contracts, deposits, payment terms, and invoicing contacts to confirm before you open a single file.
5 August 2026
Contracts & clients
Freelancer vs. consultant vs. coach invoicing
Invoicing looks similar for coaches, consultants, and freelancers, but the billing model, deposit norm, and approval chain differ enough to cause friction.
29 July 2026
Invoicing
Invoice numbering and record-keeping best practices for tax season
A clear invoice numbering system and a real record-keeping habit turn tax season from a scramble into a copy-paste job. Here is how to set both up.
22 July 2026
Getting paid
How to write a late payment fee clause (with sample wording)
Late payment fee clause wording that actually holds up: the rate, trigger date, and grace period to include, plus four sample clauses you can copy.
15 July 2026
Billing & pricing
Recurring billing setup guide for retainers
A recurring billing retainer setup guide covering billing dates, rollover rules, scope changes, failed charges, and when to go back to one-off invoices.
8 July 2026
Contracts & clients
Freelance contract essentials: what every contract should include
A freelance contract template only protects you if it has the right clauses: here is what to include, and the one section most disputes actually come from.
1 July 2026
Billing & pricing
How to set your hourly rate as a freelancer or consultant
Calculate your freelance hourly rate from target income, overhead, taxes, and realistic billable hours, not a guess based on what feels fair.
24 June 2026
Billing & pricing
Freelance deposits: how much to ask for
A freelance deposit upfront payment filters bad clients and cuts your risk. Here is how much to ask for, how to split it, and how to word the request.
17 June 2026
Billing & pricing
Freelance payment terms explained: Net 15, Net 30, deposits & milestones
Freelance payment terms explained: due on receipt, Net 15, Net 30, deposits, and milestones, plus how to pick the right structure for the job.
10 June 2026
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