Guides for getting paid and keeping books
Plain-language explanations of invoicing, cash flow and bookkeeping, written for people running a business, not studying accounting.
Invoicing
5 min read
How to write an invoice: what to include
A plain guide to writing a professional invoice: the details to include, how to number it, how to show tax, and the mistakes that delay payment.
4 min read
Invoice, estimate or receipt: what is the difference?
Estimates, invoices and receipts are three different documents at three different moments. Here is what each one is for and when to send it.
5 min read
7 ways to get paid faster as a small business
Late payment is a cash-flow problem you can reduce. Seven practical habits that help customers pay sooner, from sending invoices promptly to following up early.
Bookkeeping
6 min read
Bank reconciliation explained for small businesses
What bank reconciliation is, why it matters, and a simple step-by-step way to do it. Includes the usual reasons your bank and your books disagree.
6 min read
What is double-entry bookkeeping? A plain-English guide
Double-entry bookkeeping records every transaction twice, once as a debit and once as a credit. Here is how it works, with a simple invoice example.
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