By situation
By profession
For photographers
Secure shoots and editing in stages: the client reserves the budget upfront with the payment partner, approves the photos with one click, and payout follows.
For developers
Secure software and app projects sprint by sprint: budget reserved upfront, approval per milestone with one click, payout to your bank account.
For consultants & coaches
Secure consulting and coaching packages in stages: budget reserved upfront, each module approved with one click, payout follows.
For copywriters
Secure copywriting work in stages: the client reserves the fee upfront, approves draft and final copy with one click, and payout follows.
For videographers
Secure video projects in stages: the client reserves the budget upfront, approves rough cut and final cut with one click.
For social media managers
Secure social media management month by month: the client reserves the budget upfront, approves each month with one click.
For translators
Secure translations in packages: the client reserves the fee upfront, approves each package with one click, and payout follows.
For illustrators
Secure illustration and graphic design work in stages: the client reserves the budget upfront, approves sketch and final art with one click.
Guides & glossary
Deep dives on payment topics — with templates and processes.
Progress invoices: how to make upfront payments safe for both sides
What a progress invoice is, how it's structured, and how to make it safe for both sides – with a template, a sample invoice, and answers to common questions.
Payment on account, explained simply
What a payment on account is, how it differs from a deposit and a progress invoice, and what alternative is common today.
Payment term missed: the German court dunning procedure, step by step
What to do once the payment term has passed? The typical path from a reminder to a court payment order – and how to avoid outstanding invoices in future.
Payment in advance: what it means, how to word it, and how to make it safe for both sides
What payment in advance means, how to word it on a quote or invoice, and how freelancers can ask for it without putting the client at risk.
Writing a payment request: templates for reminders and deadlines
Word a payment request politely and clearly: three sample texts from the first nudge to setting a deadline, plus how a payment link saves you the follow-up.
Client won't pay: what freelancers can do now
Client not paying an invoice? Five steps from a reminder to a formal dunning procedure, and how to prevent non-payment on future projects from the start.
Writing a payment reminder: friendly templates to copy
Word a payment reminder in a friendly, clear way: three templates to copy, the right timing, and how you can stop needing reminders altogether.
Asking for a deposit: how much, how to word it, and the deposit invoice
How much deposit is typical, how to word it in your quote, and what belongs on a deposit invoice? With examples and an approach that's fair to both sides.
Payment term: common deadlines and how to word them correctly
What a payment term is, which deadlines are typical, and how to word it clearly on an invoice – with examples to copy.
Partial payments on projects: how to split the fee sensibly
Agreeing on partial payments for service projects: three proven models, a worked example, and how each stage is secured for both sides.
Writing payment terms: templates and tips for freelancers
What belongs in payment terms and how to set the payment deadline, deposits and late payment clearly, with sample wording for quotes, invoices and contracts.
How to write a dunning letter: stages, deadlines and templates
How to write a payment demand properly: from friendly reminder to final notice, deadlines, late fees and three templates to copy.
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