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Invoices tutorials.
One-off and recurring invoicing, statuses, reminders, and tags.
Recurring invoices and retainers: bill once, get paid every month
Retainers turn unpredictable freelance income into something you can count on. Here's how to set up recurring invoices the right way so the money shows up on schedule, hands-off.
How to write an invoice (a simple, get-paid-faster guide)
A clear, professional invoice gets paid faster than a vague one. Here's exactly what to put on an invoice, what to leave off, and the one element most freelancers forget.
Free invoice template (and why a template alone won’t get you paid)
A free invoice template is a fine place to start — but a static document can't add a Pay button, chase late payers, or number itself. Here's how to use one well, and when to graduate.
Create an Invoice From Your Phone
Build and send a professional invoice on the go in a few taps. A mobile walkthrough from line items to the Pay button.
Getting Paid
Invoices
Mobile
Set up automatic late-payment reminders
Stop chasing payments by hand. Let Fee-Lion send reminders on schedule when invoices pass due, and see exactly what your client receives.
Automation
Invoices
Payments
Invoicing as a Freelance Editor
Charge per word, per hour, or per pass, handle revision rounds, and bill tracked time cleanly. Billing tuned for editors.
Editing
Estimates
Time Tracking
Invoicing as a Freelance Recruiter
Bill retainers, milestone fees, or placement fees, and keep clean records per client. Invoicing for independent recruiters.
Invoicing
Recruiters
Retainers
Invoicing as a general contractor or tradesperson
Estimate materials and labor, bill by milestone or progress, and track job costs for real margin. Invoicing for trades and contractors.
Invoices
Job Costing
Projects
Invoicing as a DJ
Lock the date with a deposit, itemize hours and add-ons, and collect the balance on the night or after. Invoicing for working DJs.
Client Portal
Deposits
Invoices
Invoicing as a Florist
Estimate arrangements and labor, take a deposit on the order, and bill the balance before delivery. A florist's billing playbook.
Deposits
Florist
Invoices
Create an Invoice From Your Phone
Build and send a professional invoice on the go in a few taps. A mobile walkthrough from line items to the Pay button.
Getting Paid
Invoices
Mobile
Set up automatic late-payment reminders
Stop chasing payments by hand. Let Fee-Lion send reminders on schedule when invoices pass due, and see exactly what your client receives.
Automation
Invoices
Payments
Invoicing as a Freelance Editor
Charge per word, per hour, or per pass, handle revision rounds, and bill tracked time cleanly. Billing tuned for editors.
Editing
Estimates
Time Tracking
Invoicing as a Freelance Recruiter
Bill retainers, milestone fees, or placement fees, and keep clean records per client. Invoicing for independent recruiters.
Invoicing
Recruiters
Retainers
Invoicing as a general contractor or tradesperson
Estimate materials and labor, bill by milestone or progress, and track job costs for real margin. Invoicing for trades and contractors.
Invoices
Job Costing
Projects
Invoicing as a DJ
Lock the date with a deposit, itemize hours and add-ons, and collect the balance on the night or after. Invoicing for working DJs.
Client Portal
Deposits
Invoices
Invoicing as a Florist
Estimate arrangements and labor, take a deposit on the order, and bill the balance before delivery. A florist's billing playbook.
Deposits
Florist
Invoices