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How to chase a late invoice without losing the client
Three escalating email templates, the UK Late Payment Act, and when to file a Money Claim Online.
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The free UK invoice template every freelancer should steal
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No website, no integration. Generate a link, paste in your invoice, get paid in two days. The full setup.
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Setting up GoCardless Direct Debit for recurring invoices
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Getting paid from abroad: Wise, Stripe and the FX trap
Why receiving USD into a GBP account can quietly cost you 4% — and how to keep more of every dollar.
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Money Claim Online: suing a non-paying client for £35
Screenshots of the actual MCOL portal, the timeline (4–8 weeks), and what happens if they ignore it.
Priya Aldridge
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Retainer vs day rate vs project: pricing your service business
Each model has a hidden cost. Why retainers can quietly halve your effective hourly rate.
Zara M.
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Invoice financing in the UK: when (and when not) to use it
Marketcheck, Kriya and the cost of unlocking a £10k invoice today. Real fees and worked examples.
Marcus Thorne
04 May 2026
Handling chargebacks: the UK freelancer's defence playbook
What evidence Stripe and PayPal actually accept — and the one document that wins 80% of disputes.
Chloe Simms
02 May 2026
How to set your freelance day rate (with a formula)
Target salary ÷ billable days × overhead multiplier. The exact maths most freelancers under-charge by 30%.
Zara M.
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Tiered pricing that sells the middle (and a sneaky 'decoy' trick)
Why three packages convert better than one — and how to design the tiers so 70% pick the one you want.
Startup Edit Team
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Taking card payments in person: SumUp vs Zettle vs Square
Hardware costs, per-transaction fees, payout speed — for market stalls, hairdressers and event traders.
Marcus Thorne
24 Apr 2026
Should UK side hustlers accept crypto in 2026?
FCA rules, the capital gains headache, and which clients are actually asking. (Spoiler: almost none.)
Priya Aldridge
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Creating your first compliant UK invoice in Canva (Free Template)
HMRC requires specific fields on every invoice. We've built a template that includes them all.
Chloe Simms
20 May 2026
How to use Stripe Payment Links for your UK service business
The fastest way to get paid without a website. Send a link, get paid via Apple Pay or Card.
Marcus Thorne
20 May 2026
The 'Real' Day Rate: Factoring in your UK pension and holidays
If you want to earn £40k net, you need to charge more than you think. Here is the exact formula.
Priya Aldridge
20 May 2026
Using the UK Late Payment Act to collect what you're owed
Did you know you can legally charge £40+ for a late invoice? How to use the law to get paid faster.
Marcus Thorne
20 May 2026
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