From January 2025, the use of electronic invoice, or e-invoice (E-Rechnung in German), will be mandatory for B2B companies. While some businesses must transition earlier, solo entrepreneurs and small businesses have grace periods. But what exactly is an e-invoice, what needs to change, and by when does the transition need to happen? Let’s explore...
Freelancer Payment Methods – Pros and Cons
Freelancers across the world, work with just one goal in mind – ‘to get paid’. In order to successfully do so, they have to pick the right option from several available payment methods. So what’s the best method to get paid as a freelancer?
Rush Fees: When, Why & How to Use Them as a Freelancer
All freelancers (and anyone who has worked for a living, for that matter) have been put in situations when a client wants a project to be done yesterday. These kinds of rush jobs can be very inconvenient but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be compensated for it. Here’s why and how you should be using rush fees as a freelancer.
Net 30 Payment Terms: Pros, Cons, Examples and Tips for Freelancers
Net 30 is a popular payment process that large companies all over the world favour. However, for some reason, it has now become commonplace for small businesses around the world as well. So how does this affect freelancers? Let’s find out!
Different Types of Invoices for Freelance Work: A Helpful Guide
As a freelancer, you’ll come across lots of different types of invoices that you can use to bill your clients. Initially though, invoicing can be a challenge for many self-employed people. In this article, we’ll cover the various important ones, from classic outgoing invoices to specialised small-value invoices, that will help you in your...
How to Set Your Rates as a Freelancer
All freelancers have one challenge in common: setting a reasonable hourly rate. Beginners in particular often have a hard time deciding their hourly rate. Read on to avoid making rookie mistakes when it comes to setting your freelance rates!
Credit Note Template For Freelancers [Freebie]
It often happens that an invoice you issued to a client is wrong and needs to be canceled or amended. Editing, canceling, or refunding an invoice can be a pain, but credit notes make this process simpler. Find out when you need to issue a credit note, what you should consider and download a free credit note template we’ve created for you.
Pay and Receive Payments Safely – Trustap
As the demand for freelancers has increased in recent times, one question we get frequently asked is: “What is the best way for me to pay the freelancer I hired?”. Among many available options, we would like to to take a closer look at Trustap.
How to Deal With Late Payments as a Freelancer
It’s the bane of freelancing existence – getting paid late. Late payments aren’t just some nuisance freelancers like to complain about – they can be a significant financial risk. At best, dealing with it wastes valuable time that you can spend either on work or enjoying your life. At worst, late payments mean that you’re unable to pay essential...
Templates & Documents every Freelancer should Have
Bureaucracy is something few beginners consider when going into freelancing. However, handling different kinds of documents is a significant part of the job description, so you better be prepared. It might seem intimidating at first, but with the right system you can save yourself a lot of time.