Quick answer
Freelancer invoices should clearly connect work, project scope, payment terms, and client expectations.
Name the project
A project name or billing period helps clients approve the invoice faster, especially when they manage multiple freelancers.
Hourly, fixed-fee, and retainer billing
Hourly invoices should show hours and rates. Fixed-fee invoices should describe the milestone or deliverable. Retainers should show the billing period.
Revisions and rush work
Out-of-scope revisions, rush delivery, or extra work should be listed separately so the client sees why the total changed.
- 1 Name the project
- 2 Hourly, fixed-fee, and retainer billing
- 3 Revisions and rush work
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