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<item><title>Freelance deposits: how much to ask and how to say it</title><link>https://billablecalc.com/guides/deposit-for-freelance-work.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://billablecalc.com/guides/deposit-for-freelance-work.html</guid><description>Why deposits protect freelancers, how much to ask for, and word-for-word wording to bring it up with a new client.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-06-deposit-for-freelance-work.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="98593"/><media:content url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-06-deposit-for-freelance-work.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
<item><title>Freelance hourly rate formula: how to calculate what to charge</title><link>https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-much-should-a-freelancer-charge-per-hour.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-much-should-a-freelancer-charge-per-hour.html</guid><description>A simple formula to set your freelance hourly rate: start from the income you want, add taxes and expenses, then divide by the hours you can really bill. Includes worked examples and a free rate calculator.</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-01-how-much-should-a-freelancer-charge-per-hour.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="102480"/><media:content url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-01-how-much-should-a-freelancer-charge-per-hour.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
<item><title>How to delete all your LinkedIn posts, comments and likes at once</title><link>https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-delete-all-linkedin-posts.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-delete-all-linkedin-posts.html</guid><description>LinkedIn has no &quot;delete all&quot; button. Step-by-step guide to removing old posts, comments and reactions by hand, plus a faster way to clean your profile in bulk before a job search.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-13-delete-all-linkedin-posts.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="96675"/><media:content url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-13-delete-all-linkedin-posts.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
<item><title>How to prevent scope creep as a freelancer</title><link>https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-prevent-scope-creep.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-prevent-scope-creep.html</guid><description>Scope creep turns profitable projects into unpaid work. Practical habits to stop it politely: written scope, price buffer, change requests and batched feedback.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-05-how-to-prevent-scope-creep.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="92642"/><media:content url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-05-how-to-prevent-scope-creep.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
<item><title>How to price a freelance project (fixed price guide)</title><link>https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-price-a-freelance-project.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-price-a-freelance-project.html</guid><description>Learn how to estimate hours, add a buffer and quote a fixed price without losing money. Step-by-step method with an example and a free project price calculator.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-02-how-to-price-a-freelance-project.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="87375"/><media:content url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-02-how-to-price-a-freelance-project.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
<item><title>How to raise your freelance rates without losing clients</title><link>https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-raise-freelance-rates.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-raise-freelance-rates.html</guid><description>When to raise your freelance rates, how much to ask for and how to tell existing clients. Includes the math showing a raise often pays for itself.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-07-how-to-raise-freelance-rates.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="92908"/><media:content url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-07-how-to-raise-freelance-rates.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
<item><title>How to write a freelance contract (what to include)</title><link>https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-write-a-freelance-contract.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-write-a-freelance-contract.html</guid><description>The clauses every freelance contract needs, explained in plain language. General information, not legal advice.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-10-how-to-write-a-freelance-contract.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="97628"/><media:content url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-10-how-to-write-a-freelance-contract.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
<item><title>How to write a scope of work (with example)</title><link>https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-write-a-scope-of-work.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://billablecalc.com/guides/how-to-write-a-scope-of-work.html</guid><description>A one-page scope of work stops &#x27;I thought that was included&#x27; for good. Learn the six parts every freelance scope needs, with a short example you can adapt.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-04-how-to-write-a-scope-of-work.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="82950"/><media:content url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-04-how-to-write-a-scope-of-work.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
<item><title>Late payment email templates for freelancers</title><link>https://billablecalc.com/guides/late-payment-email-templates.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://billablecalc.com/guides/late-payment-email-templates.html</guid><description>Three copy-and-paste email templates for overdue invoices, from friendly to firm, plus how to calculate late fees. Get paid faster without burning bridges.</description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-03-late-payment-email-templates.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="93263"/><media:content url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-03-late-payment-email-templates.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
<item><title>Salary to freelance rate: how to convert your pay</title><link>https://billablecalc.com/guides/salary-to-freelance-rate.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://billablecalc.com/guides/salary-to-freelance-rate.html</guid><description>Why a freelance rate must be much higher than your salary divided by hours, with a step-by-step example and links to free calculators.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-08-salary-to-freelance-rate.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="95156"/><media:content url="https://billablecalc.com/img/pins/pin-08-salary-to-freelance-rate.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
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