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Notes on working for yourself — time, money and the spreadsheets in between.
Tracking freelance hours in a spreadsheet — and when to stop
— A spreadsheet gets you surprisingly far. Here’s a free template, the columns it needs, the formulas that turn hours into earnings, and the signs you’ve outgrown it.
Getting paid on time, without becoming a debt collector
— Most late payments aren’t malice, they’re a forgotten email. Agree the terms up front, invoice on a fixed day and follow up early — with three reminder emails to copy.
Hourly vs fixed price — what your hours are really worth
— A fixed price can pay better than your hourly rate, or much worse. The only way to know is to keep counting the hours.