Just Starting Out
You landed your first gig. Congratulations! Now let's make sure you get paid properly, protect yourself legally, and build habits that will scale with your business.
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Set your hourly rate
Don't guess. Calculate the minimum rate you need to cover your expenses and hit your income target. This is the foundation of your entire pricing strategy.
Create your first invoice
Send a professional PDF invoice with proper numbering, payment terms, and your bank details. First impressions matter, even in accounting.
Start tracking your time
Even on fixed-price projects, track your time. It's the only way to know your true effective hourly rate and whether a project was actually profitable.
Estimate your taxes
Taxes aren't deducted from your freelance income automatically. Figure out what you owe and start setting money aside from day one.
Write a basic contract
Protect yourself with a simple contract that covers scope, payment terms, IP ownership, and what happens if things go wrong.