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Invoicing tips, guides, and best practices for freelancers and small businesses.

February 2026

How to Invoice for Photography: Sessions, Prints, and Licensing Fees

Learn how to create professional photography invoices — covering session fees, print pricing, licensing and usage rights, wedding photography billing, deposits, travel fees, and late payment terms.

February 2026

How to Invoice for Web Development: Projects, Milestones, and Maintenance

Learn how to create professional web development invoices — covering fixed-price vs hourly billing, milestone payments, scope creep handling, maintenance retainers, and invoicing international clients.

February 2026

Invoice Template for Graphic Designers: The Complete Billing Guide

Learn how to create professional graphic designer invoices — covering hourly vs project rates, usage rights fees, revision charges, deposits, and branding your invoices.

February 2026

How to Invoice for Consulting: Rates, Retainers, and Templates

A complete guide to consulting invoices — covering retainer billing, hourly rates, expense reimbursement, milestone invoicing, engagement letters, and payment terms.

February 2026

7 Invoicing Mistakes That Cost Small Businesses Money (And How to Fix Them)

Discover the most common invoicing mistakes small businesses make — from missing payment terms to wrong tax calculations — and learn how to fix each one to protect your cash flow.

February 2026

How to Create an Invoice for the First Time: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Step-by-step guide to creating your first invoice as a freelancer or new business owner. Covers what to include, legal requirements, payment terms, numbering, and how to get paid.

February 2026

Credit Note vs Invoice: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

Understand what a credit note is, how it differs from an invoice, when to issue one, UK legal requirements, VAT implications, and common mistakes to avoid.

February 2026

How to Chase Unpaid Invoices: A Professional Guide for UK Businesses

A step-by-step guide to chasing unpaid invoices — payment reminder templates, escalation timelines, statutory interest, small claims court, and prevention strategies.

February 2026

Proforma Invoice Guide: What It Is, When to Use It, and How to Create One

Learn what a proforma invoice is, how it differs from a regular invoice, when to use one, and how to create a professional proforma for your business.

February 2026

Invoice vs Receipt: What’s the Difference?

Understand the key differences between an invoice and a receipt, when to use each, and why it matters for your accounting, tax returns, and cash flow.

February 2026

How to Invoice International Clients: Complete Cross-Border Invoicing Guide

Master international invoicing — multi-currency considerations, VAT reverse charge, withholding tax, payment methods (SWIFT, Wise, PayPal), and country-specific requirements.

February 2026

Invoice Numbering Systems: Best Practices for Small Businesses

Get your invoice numbering right from day one. Covers sequential, date-based, client-based, and project-based formats plus legal requirements for HMRC, EU VAT, and IRS.

February 2026

Self-Employed Invoice Requirements in the UK: What HMRC Expects

A complete guide to UK invoice requirements for self-employed workers — what HMRC expects, VAT rules, record keeping obligations, and Making Tax Digital.

February 2026

Recurring Invoices: How to Set Up and Manage Repeat Billing

Everything you need to know about recurring invoices — types of repeat billing, what to include, automation options, and common mistakes to avoid.

February 2026

Late Payment Penalties in the UK: Your Rights and How to Charge Interest

Know your rights under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act. Learn about statutory interest, fixed compensation, and how to recover overdue invoices.

February 2026

Invoice Template for Contractors: What to Include and Best Practices

A complete guide to contractor invoicing — CIS deductions, IR35 considerations, VAT, billing structures, and common mistakes to avoid.

February 2026

The Complete Guide to Freelance Invoicing in 2026

Everything you need to know about creating professional invoices as a freelancer — from what to include to how to get paid faster.

February 2026

How to Write an Invoice: Step-by-Step Guide

A practical walkthrough of writing a professional invoice, including all the essential elements and common mistakes to avoid.

February 2026

Invoice Payment Terms Explained: Net 30, Due on Receipt & More

Understand common payment terms, when to use each one, and how they affect your cash flow as a freelancer or small business.

February 2026

VAT Invoices in the UK: What You Need to Know

A comprehensive guide to UK VAT invoicing requirements, thresholds, and how to create compliant VAT invoices.

February 2026

5 Best Invoice Generator Tools Compared (2026)

We compare the top invoice generators for freelancers and small businesses — features, pricing, and which one is right for you.