Practical guides for the work behind the work
Short, plain-spoken advice on quoting jobs, sending invoices and keeping track of who has paid, written for people who do the work on site.
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Invoicing · Templates
Contractor invoice template: what to include, with a worked example
A copy-ready contractor invoice layout: every field you need, a worked example with labor, materials and a deposit, and a pre-send checklist.
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Estimates · How-to
How to write a job estimate: a step-by-step guide with an example
Seven steps to a job estimate customers can say yes to, with a worked painting example and a checklist.
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Getting paid · Cash flow
How to get paid faster as a contractor: 9 practical tactics
Nine habits that shorten the gap between finishing a job and seeing the money, plus a 15-minute weekly routine.
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Payments · Terms
Invoice payment terms explained: Net 15, Net 30 and due on receipt
What Net 15, Net 30 and due on receipt mean, how to choose between them and sample wording you can copy.
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Overdue · Follow-up
Payment reminder templates: polite, firm and final messages for unpaid invoices
Four copy-ready messages for unpaid invoices, from a friendly nudge to a final notice, plus a simple follow-up timeline.
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Freelancing · Invoicing
Freelance invoice template: what to include and how to get paid on time
What to include on a freelance invoice, with layouts for hourly, fixed-price and milestone work and a worked example.
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Plumbing · Invoicing
Plumbing invoice checklist: what to include
What every plumbing invoice needs, from the service address to the balance due, with a worked example and the mistakes that lead to late payment.
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Estimates · Workflow
From estimate to invoice: a simple workflow for trades
Keep scope, prices and payment terms consistent as a job moves from the first quote to the final bill.
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Deposits · Payments
Deposits and partial payments: a practical guide for contractors
Put a payment schedule in writing, record each payment as it arrives and keep the balance easy to check.
Put the paperwork in your pocket.
Create estimates and invoices on your iPhone, then keep the job moving.
iPhone · iOS 17 or later · Free to start
