{"id":3400,"date":"2018-10-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/4-templates-every-freelancer-should-have\/"},"modified":"2024-08-06T13:38:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T11:38:19","slug":"4-templates-every-freelancer-should-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/4-templates-every-freelancer-should-have\/","title":{"rendered":"Templates & Documents every Freelancer should Have"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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. Freelance templates are the solution!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many freelancers use templates and samples already. Proceed with caution, though! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Templates are general documents that are not usable for every single situation<\/strong> (you might need adapt them to each particular case). Nevertheless, they are extremely useful in the majority of cases \u2013 here are a few templates and documents that every freelancer should have<\/strong> in his arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1) Contract<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contract templates<\/strong> can vary a lot and it is important to pick one that is suitable for your location and job type. Where you live and what niche you work on, are going to be defining for your contract.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several aspects that every freelancer should address in his contract freelance template<\/strong> though: pricing, payment schedule, deadline, a kill fee, and copyright<\/em>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a detailed breakdown of each of those aspects that should be included in the contract, check out our Must-Have clauses for freelance contracts<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Invoice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invoices<\/strong>, similarly to contracts, can differ a lot depending on what you\u2019re looking for. However, there are some details every invoice should have: your company logo, contact details of both parts, or the services to complete, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, make sure you leave some space for the date and invoice number<\/strong>. Last but not least, don\u2019t forget the total amount due<\/strong>, the payment method and the deadline.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having an invoice template for freelance work<\/a> with those important details ready and formatted will significantly speed up the process of writing invoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Cold E-mails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cold emails are what you write to an employer out of the blue, a surprise application if you will. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to have a template in its classical form, but you do want to have a couple of questions in front of you when you write a cold email.   Imagine it like an instruction manual<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n