Invoicing guides

Practical, no-fluff guides on invoicing and getting paid — written for freelancers, contractors, and small businesses who'd rather spend time on the work than the paperwork.

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How to write an invoice: a step-by-step guide

What to include, a worked example, invoice numbering, payment terms, and the habits that get you paid on time.

Freelancers

How to invoice as a freelancer

Hourly vs. project vs. milestone billing, deposits, and getting paid faster — with a freelance invoice example.

Contractors

How to invoice as an independent contractor

The W-9/1099 basics, billing labor plus materials, progress billing, and a contractor invoice example.

How-to

How to make an invoice in Google Docs

Two free methods, exporting a PDF, the limitations, and a faster way to get the math and formatting right.

Cleaning

How to invoice for cleaning services

Per-visit, hourly, and recurring billing for house and commercial cleaners — with a cleaning invoice example.

Construction

How to invoice for construction work

Progress billing, retainage, labor + materials, and change orders — with a construction invoice example.

Hourly

How to invoice for hourly work

Tracking time, describing entries, rounding increments, and billing hours × rate without math errors.

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