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Invoices are a real drag....
posted by
Original_Influence
on January 26, 2008 at 4:50 PM
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Hi dances with words. I agree with you about numbers. Hate em
I get irritable every invoicing or pay the bills day.! Merry Christmas.
posted by
Kabu
on December 17, 2007 at 8:49 AM
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Dances with Words
Consider yourself worthy of the pay. Creative types often think it is enough just to have someone want their work. Before you put the work in the mail or on the Internet Trolly sit down and do the math right there and then. Basic calculators with do the numbers. A nicely designed letterhead is a work of art it is a part of your writing. Make the bill something you are also proud to present. It is said that the way we treat others is the way we feel about ourselves. If you aren't expecting pay you need to have a talk with yourself. You are worth more than thousands of writers who never sell. I say go for it right up front.
posted by
Justi
on December 15, 2007 at 9:00 PM
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Make it a habit to do what you don't like---FIRST! SAM
posted by
sam444
on December 15, 2007 at 3:09 PM
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Why not treat invoices like I treat royalties. Like QUARKS. We hear a great deal about 'em and we know they exist, but somehow I never see 'em. he he.
Actually, set up a standard Invoice form in Word or Excel (I think Excel is better), and then boilerplate it. If your work is electronic and for the web, set up a PayPal account and have clients pay you that way. Easiest for both parties and an excellent way to track payments for Uncle Sam.
Ed Patterson
posted by
MedicineFlower
on December 15, 2007 at 3:07 PM
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