The invoicing & small-business finance journal
Getting paid,
made unremarkable.
Clear, useful writing on how to invoice, when to charge, and how to close the gap between finishing the work and seeing the money. No jargon, no fluff — just the parts that move your cash flow.
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Can You Change an Invoice After Sending It? How to Correct Invoice Mistakes
Once an invoice is sent you shouldn't silently edit it. Here's how to void, reissue, or use a credit note to fix wrong amounts, clients, or tax.
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- 01Document TypesAug 7, 2026
What Is a Debit Note? Debit Note vs Credit Note Explained (+ Free Template)
A plain-English guide to debit notes: who issues them, when a buyer or supplier uses one, how they differ from credit notes and invoices, plus a free template.
8 min read - 02Document TypesAug 5, 2026
Are Invoices Legally Binding? What Makes an Invoice a Legal Document
An invoice alone rarely creates an obligation to pay. Here's what actually makes it enforceable, how it differs from a contract, and what holds up in a dispute.
8 min read - 03Invoicing BasicsAug 3, 2026
How to Invoice for Materials and Labor (Trades Guide + Free Template)
A contractor's guide to splitting materials from labor on an invoice, handling markup, taxing parts versus services, and presenting a clear total.
8 min read - 04Invoicing BasicsAug 1, 2026
How to Invoice for Hourly Work: Time Tracking, Rates & a Free Template
A practical guide to billing by the hour: tracking billable time, building line items from hours times rate, handling rounding, and presenting it so clients pay without questions.
8 min read - 05Document TypesJul 31, 2026
Invoice vs Bill: What's the Difference?
An invoice and a bill are often the same document seen from opposite sides of a sale. Here's how the terms differ by perspective, industry, and accounting.
7 min read - 06Invoicing BasicsJul 29, 2026
How to Bill Clients for Expenses: Reimbursable Expenses on Invoices
How to recharge travel, materials, software and subcontractor costs to clients, whether to add markup, and how VAT and sales-tax rules apply.
8 min read - 07Invoicing BasicsJul 27, 2026
What Is Progress Billing? How to Invoice a Project in Stages
A practical guide to milestone and staged invoicing for freelancers and contractors, covering deposits, progress claims, retainage, and sample wording.
8 min read - 08Tax & ComplianceJul 25, 2026
Canadian GST/HST Invoice Requirements: What to Include (+ Free Template)
A Canada-specific guide to CRA invoice rules, GST/HST registration, provincial rate differences, and the exact details clients need to claim input tax credits.
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