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Freelance rate calculator, checklists and tool guides
Everything here works on the page with no sign-up. The calculator shows its formula, the checklists keep your place in your own browser and print cleanly, and the guides compare types of software without brand pitches. All of it is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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Printable checklists
Client Discovery Call Checklist: Questions Before You QuoteA tick-off checklist for a freelance discovery call: goals, audience, constraints, approvals, budget and timing, so you can quote with fewer unknowns.
Client Fit Checklist: Spot Red Flags Before You Say YesA tick-off checklist for judging whether a freelance lead is a good fit: clarity, scope, money, process and respect. Includes the red flags to weigh.
Freelance Proposal Checklist (Printable, Tick-Off)A tick-off checklist to run before you send a freelance proposal: the problem, scope, price, timing, payment terms and next steps. Saved in your browser.
Freelance Project Scope Checklist (Printable, Tick-Off)A tick-off checklist for defining deliverables, revisions, timeline, exclusions and responsibilities before freelance work starts. Saved in your browser.
Choosing guides
Proposal and Contract Tools for Freelancers: Which Type FitsCompare types of proposal and contract tools for freelancers, from plain documents to e-signature and templates, with hedged price ranges and when each fits.
Invoicing and Time Tracking for Freelancers: Which Setup FitsCompare types of invoicing and time-tracking setups for freelancers, from spreadsheets to all-in-one tools, with hedged costs and what to check before choosing.
Client Tracking and Onboarding for Freelancers: Which Setup FitsCompare freelance CRM and client onboarding setups, from a simple tracker to an all-in-one tool, with hedged costs and how to pick by your real problem.