Notes
Notes for freelancers, page 4
Short, practical guides to getting paid for your time. Every number and legal claim links to its source.
A client asked for a W-9How to fill it in safely, 1099-NEC basics, and the new $2,000 threshold for 2026.
Asking for testimonialsWhen to ask, three short emails to copy, and the FTC rules that keep it honest.
Juggling several clientsOne list, a clock per client, weekly updates and an invoicing rhythm, so nobody gets dropped.
Where the money landsWhat a $1,500 invoice really pays by bank transfer, card, PayPal or Square, from each company's own pricing.
Getting referralsWho to ask, when to ask, three messages to copy, and how to say thank you.
Invoice line itemsWhat each line needs, how much detail to give, and wording clients don't question.
Your best next client already paid youWho to write to, when, and three short check-in emails for past clients.
First client this week?The one-hour setup before you start: agreement, rate, payment terms, the clock, the invoice, tax.
The 15-minute Friday closeHours, client updates, invoices, late payments, tax and Monday: six steps every Friday.Track it, prove it, get paid.
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