Invoicing guides

Practical guides on getting paid — written for freelancers and small businesses.

• How to Invoice a Client: A Step-by-Step Guide

  Learn how to invoice a client properly: what to include, when to send it, payment terms that get you paid faster, and how to follow up on late payments.

• Net 30 vs Net 60: Which Payment Terms Should You Use?

  Net 30 means payment within 30 days of the invoice date; Net 60 doubles the wait. Learn what the terms mean, cash-flow impact, and how to pick the right one.

• VAT Invoice Requirements in the UK: What HMRC Expects

  Everything a UK VAT invoice must show: VAT number, rates, invoice date and more. Includes full vs simplified invoice rules and a free VAT invoice template.

• GST Invoice Requirements in Australia: The ATO Rules

  What a valid Australian tax invoice must include: ABN, GST amount, the words "Tax invoice" and more. Rules for sales over $82.50 and $1,000, plus a free template.

• How to Write a Quote That Wins the Job

  How to write a professional quote: itemised pricing, validity dates, scope notes and terms — plus how to convert an accepted quote into an invoice in one click.

• How to Invoice as a Freelancer (Without the Awkwardness)

  A practical freelance invoicing guide: hourly vs fixed-fee line items, deposits, payment terms, late fees and a free freelance invoice template.

• Construction Invoice Requirements: Labour, Materials & Variations

  How to invoice construction work: separating labour and materials, progress claims, retention, variations and PO numbers — plus a free construction template.

• Photography Invoice Guide: Sessions, Editing & Licensing

  How to invoice photography work: session fees, editing time, image licensing, deposits and delivery terms — with a free photography invoice template.

• Consulting Invoice Best Practices: Retainers, Milestones & Expenses

  Consulting invoicing done right: retainer vs milestone billing, expense pass-throughs, PO numbers and enterprise payment terms — plus a free template.