Tag: finances

What Is Revenue? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Revenue is the total money your business earns before expenses. Here is…

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles

What Is a Fiscal Year? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Your CPA just asked whether you want to operate on a calendar…

Hannah Bietz By Hannah Bietz

What Is Accounts Receivable? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Accounts receivable is the money clients owe you for delivered work. Here…

Mike Allerson By Mike Allerson

Invoice vs Receipt: What’s the Difference for Freelancers?

Invoice vs receipt: learn the difference, when freelancers send each one, and…

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles

What Is Gross Profit? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Gross profit is revenue minus the direct cost of your work. Here…

Hannah Bietz By Hannah Bietz

What Is an Invoice? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

An invoice is a payment request you send a client. Here is…

Mike Allerson By Mike Allerson

What Is Overhead in Business? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Overhead is the ongoing cost of running your business, separate from project…

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles

How to Price Freelance Services: A Step-by-Step Guide for Independents

You opened a pricing page on a competitor's site, stared at a…

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters

Contractor Invoice: A Complete Guide for Self-Employed Professionals

You finished the work last Friday, the client said it looked great,…

Hannah Bietz By Hannah Bietz