Get Paid & Profit: Your Scaler Path
Optimize your revenue streams, ensure timely payments, and understand profitability to scale your business.
Key Milestones
The 'Real' Day Rate
If you want to earn £40k net, you need to charge more than you think. Factor in your UK pension and holidays.
Pricing Strategy
Develop a pricing model that accurately reflects your value, covers costs, and ensures profitability.
Your First UK Invoice
HMRC requires specific fields on every invoice. Use our Canva template to stay compliant.
Stripe Payment Links
The fastest way to get paid without a website. Send a link, get paid via Apple Pay or Card.
Late Payment Act
Did you know you can legally charge £40+ for a late invoice? How to use the law to get paid faster.
Financial Projections
Create accurate 12-month financial forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
Relevant Guides & Tools
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.
Priya Aldridge
29 Apr 2026
The free UK invoice template every freelancer should steal
Plus the seven fields HMRC actually wants on it — and the one most people forget.
Chloe Simms
21 Apr 2026
Stripe vs GoCardless vs PayPal: which to use for UK invoices
Per-transaction fees, payout speed, chargeback risk, and which one your clients actually trust.
Marcus Thorne
30 Apr 2026
Deposits, cancellations, and refunds: what UK law lets you charge
Service businesses lose thousands to no-shows. Here's a deposit policy that's fair, enforceable, and short.
Chloe Simms
26 Apr 2026
Net 7, Net 14, Net 30: which payment terms actually get you paid
Data from 1,200 UK freelance invoices: shorter terms pay faster — but only up to a point. Here's the sweet spot.
Zara M.
16 May 2026
Stripe Payment Links: the easiest way to get paid in 2026
No website, no integration. Generate a link, paste in your invoice, get paid in two days. The full setup.
Marcus Thorne
14 May 2026
Setting up GoCardless Direct Debit for recurring invoices
How to automate every retainer invoice for 1% capped at £2 — and the one toggle most founders miss.
Chloe Simms
12 May 2026
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.
Startup Edit Team
10 May 2026
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
08 May 2026
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.
06 May 2026
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.
30 Apr 2026
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
27 Apr 2026
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
22 Apr 2026
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