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Freelance & Business

Guides for freelancers and small businesses on pricing, hourly rates, margin versus markup and invoicing basics.

Freelance & BusinessOctober 3, 2026

The Simple Formula to Calculate Markup Without Overpricing Your Product

A step-by-step markup formula that prices from your real cost, so you never guess your way into a loss.

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Freelance & BusinessSeptember 18, 2026

How to Set Up a Freelance Invoice Numbering System

Why a consistent invoice numbering scheme matters for bookkeeping and taxes, and a simple system you can set up in minutes.

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Two professionals strategizing a business plan on a laptop with sticky notes and profit goals.

Freelance & BusinessSeptember 18, 2026

Profit Margin vs Markup: What's the Difference?

Margin and markup sound similar but use different denominators -- a clear explanation with the formula and a worked example.

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Freelance & BusinessSeptember 18, 2026

Freelancer's Guide to Setting Your Hourly Rate

How to actually price your freelance work -- accounting for taxes, non-billable time, and business expenses that a simple 'desired salary divided by hours' misses.

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