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Notes on invoicing and getting paid.
Short, practical guides for freelancers — payment terms, late fees, and billing that doesn't eat your week.
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Invoice vs. Receipt: What's the Difference (and When You Need Each)
An invoice requests payment before it's made; a receipt proves payment after. Here is what each must include, when to send which, and whether a paid invoice counts as a receipt.
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What Does Net 30 Mean on an Invoice? Payment Terms Explained
Net 30 means payment is due 30 days after the invoice date. Here is how net 7, 15, 30, and 60 work, when the clock starts, and how to write terms clients follow.