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Leads and follow-up

What happens between the first message and the yes: replies, follow-ups and keeping track.

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Leads and follow-up

Home office deduction in 2026: who qualifies and how to claim

If you are self-employed and use part of your home only for work, you can deduct it on your US return. This post covers who qualifies, the simplified and regular methods with a worked example, the mistakes that cause trouble, and the records to keep.

By The Delivvo team18 September 20268 min read

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Why branded invoices matter for small service businesses

18 September 20267 min read

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How to present deliverables to clients so they approve fast

18 September 20267 min read

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Moxie vs HoneyBook vs Dubsado in 2026: prices and payment fees

18 September 20267 min read

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AI video editing vs hiring an editor: 2026 cost guide

18 September 20268 min read

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Best AI video editors for freelancers in 2026: compared

18 September 20268 min read

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All-in-one or best-of-breed tools for a small service business

7 September 20267 min read

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    How to use AI for proposals that win more clients in 2026

    AI cuts the time it takes to draft a proposal, and speed to send matters. What closes the deal is a scope the client trusts and a document they can sign and pay from. This post shows where AI helps, where it hurts, and what the proposal data says about closing.

    7 September 20268 min read

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    Zoom vs Google Meet vs Whereby for client calls (2026)

    Zoom, Google Meet and Whereby all host a client call. The differences are call length on free plans, whether the client must install anything, and which tools you already use. This post compares them for service businesses and covers what to do after the call ends.

    7 September 20268 min read

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    Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365 for small businesses 2026

    Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 for a business of one or two people? This post compares 2026 prices, storage, bundled AI and client compatibility, then shows where the office suite stops and your client-facing workflow starts.

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7 September 20268 min read

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    Loom vs Vidyard vs Tella: which is best for client video updates

    Loom, Vidyard and Tella all record your screen and face and give you a link. This post compares their pricing and strengths for client updates, shares data on how long to keep a video, and shows where the recording should live so the client finds it.

    7 September 20268 min read

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    Calendly vs TidyCal vs Zcal: which booking tool fits in 2026

    Calendly, TidyCal and Zcal all turn a link into a booked slot, and all three can take payment when the client books. This post compares current prices, free plan limits, platform fees and who each one suits, then covers what should happen after the call.

    7 September 20268 min read

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    CRM vs project management vs client portal in 2026: which to buy

    A CRM tracks leads, a project tool tracks work, and a client portal is what your client sees. This post explains what each costs in 2026, where they overlap, and how to find the gap that is actually costing you money.

    7 September 20268 min read

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    Client portal vs shared drive for delivering client work

    A shared drive link works for a one-off file but fails as a delivery system. This post compares the two on security, version control and professionalism, says when the link is still fine, and lists what a real client portal should give you.

    7 September 20268 min read

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    Notion vs HoneyBook for client management: which fits in 2026

    Notion and HoneyBook solve different halves of running a client business. This post compares what each does, what they cost on their pricing pages, where Notion stops at the client's edge, what HoneyBook charges for payments, and when a third option makes sense.

    7 September 20268 min read

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    Dubsado vs HoneyBook vs Bonsai: which suite fits in 2026

    HoneyBook, Dubsado and Bonsai all try to keep the proposal, contract, invoice and files in one place. This post compares their 2026 prices, how each one handles your payments, how hard each is to set up, and who should pick which.

    7 September 20268 min read

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    UK Companies House ID verification: who must do it in 2026

    If you run a UK limited company, you must verify your identity with Companies House. This post covers who is in scope, the two ways to verify, the deadlines for your role, and what happens if you miss them. It also says who can ignore the rule.

    29 August 20268 min read

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    AI SDR agents vs freelance lead generation: what still pays

    AI SDR agents build lists, write messages and send them at a scale no freelancer can match. This post sorts lead generation work into what software has taken, what still needs a person, and how to price and run an outbound service around the tools.

    29 August 20268 min read

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    Best CRM for freelancers and small businesses in 2026

    Most solo businesses do not need a CRM until leads start slipping. This post gives a simple test, explains the difference between a pipeline CRM and client management, and compares HubSpot, Pipedrive, Folk, Streak and Notion with real prices.

    29 August 20268 min read

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