Charge properly and get paid on time

Most freelancers set a rate by copying someone else, then divide by 40 billable hours a week — hours that don't exist. The result is a rate that quietly loses money and an inbox full of unpaid invoices you've lost track of.

A defensible hourly, day and project-floor rate, and a single sheet showing every outstanding payment.

Three linked sheets you can use from today: a fill-in invoice that calculates line totals, tax and the amount due; a rate calculator built from take-home target, costs, tax and realistic billable percentage; and a client tracker that shows outstanding amounts and due dates.

• Invoice sheet with 10 line items, automatic subtotal, tax and total due
• Rate calculator: minimum hourly rate, day rate and a three-day project floor
• Client tracker: agreed fee, deposit, invoiced, paid, outstanding, due date
• Notes on why the usual hourly-rate maths is wrong

• Know the rate below which the work costs you money
• Send a professional invoice in five minutes
• See every unpaid amount in one place

• A payment terms block you can reuse on every invoice

Is the tax rate fixed?

No, it's a cell you set. The calculations follow whatever rate you enter.

Is this legal or tax advice?

No. It's a set of templates. Check local invoicing and tax requirements for your own country.

If it isn't useful, reply to your receipt within 14 days and you get a full refund. No form, no questions.

Full terms are in the refund policy.