How to Build Business Credit as a Freelancer (Step by Step)
Most freelancers start out using personal credit for everything. But as your business grows, you may want a credit profile […]
Credit, Loans & Mortgages
Credit, Loans & Mortgages
Best Business Credit Cards for Freelancers: How to Choose
A business credit card can make a freelancer’s finances cleaner and, if used well, more rewarding. It separates business spending […]
Credit, Loans & Mortgages
How to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
Many freelancers and independent workers worry that being self-employed will make it hard to buy a home. The good news […]
Getting Paid & Cash Flow
How to Ask for a Deposit Upfront as a Freelancer
Asking a client for money before you’ve done any work can feel awkward. But upfront deposits are standard in many […]
Getting Paid & Cash Flow
How to Invoice International Clients
Working with clients abroad opens up a bigger market, but it also adds new questions: Which currency should you use? […]
Budgeting With Irregular Income
How to Write a Late Payment Fee Clause
When a client pays late, you’re effectively giving them an unpaid loan. A late payment fee clause is a short […]
Getting Paid & Cash Flow
Net 15 vs. Net 30: Best Payment Terms for Freelancers
You’ve finished the work and sent the invoice. Now the question is: when does the money arrive? The answer depends […]
Getting Paid & Cash Flow
How to Deal With a Client Who Won’t Pay
Almost every freelancer faces a late or unpaid invoice at some point. It’s stressful, but it’s rarely hopeless. Most clients […]
Freelance Taxes
Taxes for Content Creators
Content creation can start as a hobby and turn into real income faster than you expect. Between ad revenue, brand […]
Freelance Taxes
Taxes for Etsy Sellers: A Complete Guide
Etsy makes it easy to start selling, but taxes can be confusing, especially if your shop grows faster than you […]