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900 in-depth guides on creating, sending and getting paid on invoices, written for freelancers and small businesses.
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How to write a time and materials invoice: labor hours, materials, markup and not-to-exceed caps, with a worked example, template layout and common mistakes.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 10 min read
How to invoice for overtime as a contractor or freelancer: when you can charge 1.5x, how it differs from employee overtime, invoice wording and an example.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 8 min read
Materials markup explained: typical percentages for contractors, the markup formula, markup vs margin, whether to disclose it and how to show it on an invoice.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 8 min read
What to do when a customer overpaid an invoice: refund or credit, how to record it, journal entries, a sample email and mistakes that cause headaches.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 8 min read
Split billing explained: how to split an invoice between multiple payers by percentage or line item, with examples, a layout and tips to avoid disputes.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 7 min read
How to create an invoice in Xero step by step: customers, items, tax rates, branding, online payments, repeating invoices and the mistakes to avoid in 2026.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 8 min read
How to create an invoice in Wave step by step, plus Wave's card and bank payment fees as of October 2026, recurring invoices, reminders and common mistakes.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 7 min read
How to create an invoice in Zoho Books step by step: customers, items, taxes, templates, payment gateways, recurring invoices and the mistakes to avoid.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 7 min read
How to create an invoice in FreshBooks step by step: clients, billable time and expenses, taxes, online payments, recurring invoices and mistakes to avoid.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 7 min read
How to invoice as a sole proprietor in the US: what to include, EIN vs SSN, using a DBA name, W-9s and 1099s, plus a sample invoice and common mistakes.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 8 min read
LLC invoice guide: show your full legal LLC name, EIN, address and terms, get paid into the business account, and copy a sample LLC invoice with real totals.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 9 min read
Amazon invoice guide for sellers and buyers: what Amazon Business customers expect, VAT Calculation Service vs uploading your own PDF invoices, plus a sample.
Invoice Creator Editorial Team · Oct 29, 2026 · 8 min read
