The Billable Blog
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Page 4 of 5 — practical, no-fluff guides on invoicing, pricing, cash flow, taxes and keeping the money side of your solo business in order.
The Financial Metrics Every Solo Business Should Track
You can't improve what you don't measure. The handful of numbers that actually tell you how your one-person business is doing — and what to do about them.
Tax Deductions Freelancers Forget to Claim
Every legitimate business expense you don't claim is money handed to the tax authority for no reason. The commonly missed deductions and how to track them.
How to Raise Your Rates With Existing Clients
Raising prices on clients you already have feels terrifying — so most freelancers never do it. A calm script and strategy for doing it well.
Runway and Rainy Days: Building a Financial Buffer for Your Solo Business
A cash buffer is what turns freelancing from a nerve-wracking hustle into a calm business. How much you need, and how to build it from zero.
The Anatomy of an Invoice That Gets Paid Fast
Small details on an invoice have an outsized effect on how quickly it's paid. A line-by-line breakdown of what to include and why.
Bookkeeping Basics Every Solopreneur Should Know
You don't need an accounting degree to keep clean books. The handful of habits that keep your finances organised and your tax season painless.
How to Set Aside Money for Taxes When You're Self-Employed
The tax bill that ruins a freelancer's year is almost always the one they didn't save for. A simple system so it never surprises you again.
Cash Flow Management for Freelancers: A Survival Guide
Profitable businesses still go under when the timing of money goes wrong. How to manage cash flow when your income is lumpy and unpredictable.
How to Chase a Late Invoice Without Feeling Awkward
Late payments are a cash-flow problem, not a personal slight. A calm, escalating system for getting your money — with the exact words to use.