Alkovey Journal | Guides for Freelancers and Creative Studios

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Invoicing

6 min read

October 10, 2026

How to Get Clients to Pay Invoices on Time

Most late payments come from small gaps in the process, not bad clients. Here are the habits that help freelancers and studios get paid on time.

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Invoicing

5 min read

October 8, 2026

What to Put on a Freelance Invoice: A Simple Checklist

The nine things every freelance invoice needs, plus the small details that help clients pay on time.

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Pricing

7 min read

October 7, 2026

How to Price Your Creative Work: Hourly, Project or Day Rate

Hourly, project and day rates each suit different kinds of creative work. Here is how to choose, and how to work out a number you feel good about.

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Proposals

4 min read

October 5, 2026

Proposal or Quote: Which One Should You Send?

A quote states the price. A proposal makes the case. Here is how to choose, and what each one should include.

Client management

6 min read

October 3, 2026

A Simple Client Workflow for Wedding Photographers and Planners

From the first enquiry to the final gallery, here is a calm, repeatable workflow that keeps every couple well looked after.

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Client management

5 min read

September 29, 2026

A Client Onboarding Checklist for Creative Studios

The first two weeks set the tone for the whole project. Use this checklist to start every client the same calm way.

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Bookings

5 min read

September 25, 2026

How to Set Up a Booking Page for Your Creative Business

A booking page ends the back and forth of scheduling. Here is how to set one up so clients book the right meetings at the right times.

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Pricing

5 min read

September 22, 2026

How to Price a Retainer for Creative Work

A retainer gives you steady income and gives your client priority. Here is a simple way to scope it, price it and keep it healthy.

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CRM

6 min read

July 29, 2025

The Best CRM Approach for Agencies and Freelancers

How to manage client relationships with a simple setup that fits your studio.

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Time tracking

5 min read

July 22, 2025

Time Tracking for Freelancers: How to Get Paid for Every Hour You Work

A simple system that takes two minutes a day and keeps every billable hour on the invoice.

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Proposals

7 min read

July 15, 2025

How to Write a Professional Agency Proposal That Wins Clients

A proposal is your first impression as a professional. Here is a structure that works, and how AI can help you draft it in minutes.

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Client management

5 min read

July 8, 2025

Why Every Agency Needs a Branded Client Portal (And How to Set One Up)

A client portal gives your clients one place for invoices, proposals and files, under your name. Here is how to set one up.

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Invoicing

6 min read

July 1, 2025

The Best Invoicing Software for Freelancers and Agencies

Choosing the right invoicing tool changes how fast you get paid. Here is what to look for, and why one workspace beats five separate tools.