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August 13, 2026

August 13, 2026

How long do clients actually take to pay? Payment data from 3.7 million contractor invoices

We analyzed contractor invoices and found out how fast clients really pay, how many never get paid at all, and what speeds things up.

Maria Shkutnik

11 min read

Invoice processing explained: How to cut costs and speed up payments

Most businesses process invoices the slow way. Here is how it actually works and how to speed it up without adding more work.

Lilit Grigoryan

September 14, 2025

June 3, 2026

4 min read

Invoice vs bill: What's the difference? (and which one to send)

Invoice vs bill – you use both words but they mean different things. Here is which one to send and when.

Maria Shkutnik

September 11, 2025

May 6, 2026

2 min read

Invoice vs receipt: What's the difference and do you need both?

Invoice vs receipt – one goes out before payment, one goes out after. Here is how to use both correctly and why it matters.

Maria Shkutnik

September 6, 2025

May 6, 2026

2 min read

What is a commercial invoice? Everything you need to know (with example)

A commercial invoice is not optional when you are shipping internationally. Here is what it must include and why getting it wrong holds up your shipment.

Ekaterina Lazukina

September 3, 2025

May 6, 2026

3 min read

What is a proforma invoice? When to use it and how to write one

A proforma invoice is not a real invoice – it's a preview. Here is when to send one and how it's different from the final bill.

Lilit Grigoryan

August 30, 2025

May 6, 2026

5 min read

What is a tax invoice? How it works and when you need one

A tax invoice is not just any invoice. Here is when you are legally required to issue one and what it must include to be valid.

Maria Shkutnik

August 27, 2025

June 11, 2026

5 min read

How to create a professional invoice in Word (free template inside)

Most contractors still make invoices in Word. Here is how to do it without wasting an hour on formatting.

Maria Shkutnik

August 22, 2025

June 1, 2026

3 min read

How to create an invoice in Excel (free template + step-by-step guide)

How to create an invoice in Excel from scratch – step-by-step with a free template you can download and start using today.

Maria Shkutnik

August 19, 2025

June 1, 2026

3 min read

How Tofu helped this contractor eliminate scheduling stress and get paid faster

Mike runs a car repair shop. He was spending hours on admin every week. Here is how Tofu gave him that time back.

Ekaterina Lazukina

August 15, 2025

May 6, 2026

2 min read

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How long do clients actually take to pay? Payment data from 3.7 million contractor invoices

We analyzed contractor invoices and found out how fast clients really pay, how many never get paid at all, and what speeds things up.

August 13, 2026
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How to turn one-time jobs into recurring revenue

Service agreements guide: How to turn one-time jobs into recurring revenue

A practical guide for solo contractors and small crews who want predictable income without chasing new leads every season.

June 16, 2026
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Pool service marketing: 11 effective strategies & tips for business owners

Pool service is a route business – here's how to market it like one. 11 tactics ranked by phase, cost, and what actually books recurring accounts.

June 10, 2026
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How to start a cleaning business: The complete step-by-step guide for 2026

Low startup costs, steady demand, and real recurring revenue – here's the complete step-by-step guide to launching a cleaning business in 2026.

June 9, 2026
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