Getting Paid
Invoicing, pricing, and chasing late payments. The stuff that keeps your bank account happy
How to move a client onto a monthly retainer
A retainer sells reliable access to your time, not a discount on your day rate. How to spot the client who is already on one, what to charge, what to put in writing, and the HMRC status question that comes with leaning on a single client.
Your client has gone bust. What happens to your unpaid invoice
Chasing stops working the moment the company stops existing. What to check on Companies House, how to file a proof of debt, where you sit in the queue, and what you can still claim back from HMRC.
Should you ask for a deposit? A UK freelancer's guide to upfront payments
Asking for a deposit before you start work is normal freelance practice, not cheeky. Here's how much to ask for, when to skip it, the UK legal caveats, and how HelloNoa raises the deposit invoice for you.
Best invoicing software for UK freelancers (2026)
What is the best invoicing software for UK freelancers? Comparing HelloNoa, FreshBooks, Xero, Bonsai, and Wave: GBP pricing, UK tax support, and HMRC readiness.
Late payments: your rights and what to do about them
62% of UK freelancers are owed money right now. When your client is a business you're legally entitled to charge interest and compensation. Here's how to claim it, and what Parliament is proposing next.
Write invoices that actually get paid
The difference between getting paid in 14 days and chasing for 60? Your invoice. Here's exactly what to include, how to word it, and when to send it.
How to price your freelance work (and stop undercharging)
Most freelancers undercharge by 20-40%. Here's how to work out what you're actually worth, set rates that stick, and stop saying yes to bad deals.
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