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What To Do If Your Freelance Client Refuses To Pay
Unfortunately, many freelancers encounter clients who delay payment, ignore invoices, or simply refuse to pay altogether. Learn how to navigate these difficult situations!
Should You Add Tax to Your Freelance Project Invoices?
You may need to apply sales tax to your invoices when selling products, but you can't just arbitrarily add a tax to your invoices in an attempt to pass your income tax burden onto…
Should You Ever Work for Free as a Freelancer?
Sometimes it makes sense to work for free. Other times may require more discernment. Either way, you should always receive something of value.
5 Payment Methods to Consider for Your Freelance Business
How you accept payments from clients has a major impact on your freelancing business. Accepting a variety of payment options ensures that you get the compensation you deserve while giving your clients easy ways…

How to Navigate Net Payment Terms on Your Freelance Projects
Many companies use a financial technique called net payment terms which are difficult for freelancers to accommodate. Here's how to handle them like a pro.
Creating a Financial Foundation for your Freelance Career (A Step by Step Guide)
When it comes to setting up a freelance business, no matter the industry you work in, creating a financial strategy is vital to both your business’ survival and your own personal finance.
How to Properly Name Your Freelance Project Invoices
Most freelancers don't spend time thinking about invoice naming conventions, but caring about the seemingly trivial aspects of your business is what will set you apart in the eyes of your clients.
How I Turned One Small Freelance Project Into Years of Predictable Income
There's nothing more valuable than having predictable income when you're a freelancer. Unreliable income holds us hostage to our business even if we've managed to free ourselves from past employers.
How to Structure Your Bank Accounts for Massive Financial Success
As a freelancer, getting paid is at the top of the priority list. But what do you do with the money once you have it? It's time to structure your finances.
Why You Should Charge 100% Upfront (and How to Actually Do It)
Have you ever been stiffed by a client? You convinced them to hire you, everyone was eager to get stared, and everything seemed to be going great, but the client either paid you late or…Topics
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