SoloDesk blog

Guides for running a business of one

No fluff โ€” just the pricing, invoicing, and getting-paid playbook we wish every freelancer had on day one.

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How much should I charge as a freelancer?

The "salary รท 2080" trap, the real formula, and how to move from hourly to value-based pricing.

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How to make a professional invoice in 2 minutes

Every element a real invoice needs, the common mistakes that delay payment, and how to get paid faster.

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Freelance contract checklist: 9 clauses that protect you

The essential clauses every freelance contract needs โ€” and the red flags to avoid before you sign.

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Client not paying? The escalation ladder

Friendly nudge, formal reminder, late fee, final notice, small claims โ€” with copy-paste message templates for each step.

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First-time landlord: the paperwork you actually need

Application, screening consent, lease, move-in condition report, and required notices โ€” walked through in order.

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What legal pages does my website actually need?

ToS, privacy policy, cookies, disclaimer, refunds, GDPR/CCPA โ€” what each does and when you actually need it.

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