The whole blog in one list, twelve posts to a page.
Getting paid in the Gulf
Egyptian freelancers can get paid by clients abroad, but the options are narrower than in some countries and the pound's recent history makes currency a real decision. This guide covers what Payoneer, Wise, PayPal and bank transfer can and cannot do, and how to set up a cheap, steady way to receive money.
8 min read
Getting paid in the Gulf
Freelancing in Dubai can pay more than a salary, but only after you subtract the licence, health insurance and the end-of-service gratuity you give up. This post runs the numbers on a worked example, explains the tax position, and shows what you need to bill to come out ahead.
8 min read
Getting paid in the Gulf
A UAE business can take card payments through Stripe, Telr, PayTabs, Tap or Checkout.com. This post compares what each one publishes, what international clients add to the bill, and which rail suits local or overseas customers.
8 min read
Leads and follow-up
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.
8 min read
Getting paid in the Gulf
For 2026 the IRS kept seven brackets from 10% to 37% and raised the standard deduction to $16,100 for single filers. This post gives the thresholds, explains self-employment tax and the permanent 20% QBI deduction, and shows how to set tax money aside from each payment.
8 min read
Leads and follow-up
Branding an invoice builds trust, but the data says the pay button does the speeding up. This post covers what a branded invoice signals, what it must contain, what the payment numbers show and how to set it up once.
7 min read
Leads and follow-up
The handoff is the last thing a client feels before deciding whether you were worth the money. This post gives a repeatable way to present finished work, show it with a short walkthrough, make approval one click, and turn a good delivery into the next job.
7 min read
Contracts
A deposit is money the client pays you before work starts. Escrow is money held by a neutral third party until the work is approved. This post explains when each one is the better protection, what the law adds, and how to combine them with a signed contract.
8 min read
Quotes and proposals
A recurring invoice sends the same bill on a schedule, which removes the main cause of late retainer payments: forgetting to send it. This guide covers setup, client authorization, choosing the cheapest payment rail and keeping the relationship warm.
7 min read
Getting paid in the Gulf
The first invoice feels bigger than it is. This post lists what every invoice needs, how to set the due date and payment terms, why a signed agreement should sit behind it, and how to turn the first one into a template you reuse.
8 min read
Getting paid in the Gulf
Stripe Invoicing and Square Invoices both get an invoice paid by card or bank transfer, but they price it differently. This post lays out the fees from each company's own pages, shows the stacked fee on a Stripe invoice, and explains when each one fits.
8 min read
Leads and follow-up
Moxie is the cheapest, HoneyBook is the quickest to set up and takes a cut of card payments, and Dubsado is the automation tool with no transaction fee of its own. This post compares prices, payment fees, setup time and who each one suits.
7 min read
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Guides for service businesses, from the first inquiry to the final payment. Written by the team behind Delivvo.
