The FreelanceKit blog

Practical, no-fluff guides on the business side of freelancing — pricing, invoicing, contracts and proposals.

Contracts

Freelance contract red flags: 8 clauses to check before you sign

The clauses that quietly wreck freelancers — unlimited revisions, IP on signature, Net-60, no kill fee — what each means and how to push back, in plain English.

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How to write a freelance proposal that wins (a 6-part structure)

Most proposals read like essays and lose. Here's the 6-part structure that wins the work — mirror the problem, sell the outcome, bound the scope, anchor the price.

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How to invoice a client as a freelancer (and get paid faster)

A clear invoice gets paid faster. Exactly what to put on it, the one field that shortens payment time, and the mistakes that quietly delay you.

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How to set your freelance rate (the math most people get wrong)

Most freelancers set their rate by feel and quietly undercharge. Here's the real math — income, costs, tax and actual billable hours — plus a free calculator to find your floor.

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