The legal basis for e-signatures, where country rules actually differ, and what makes a signature enforceable versus just a typed name.
Scope, payment triggers, IP ownership, kill fees, and late-payment penalties — the clauses freelance contracts fail from omitting.
The real risk of skipping a contract isn't a lawsuit — it's an ordinary disagreement with nothing in writing to resolve it.
Setting up retainers properly, automating send dates, and tracking payment status without a spreadsheet you have to update by hand.
The trade-offs of spreadsheets and free templates — and the point at which invoicing software actually starts paying for itself.
Structure, clear terms, payment methods, and the follow-up cadence that gets invoices paid without an uncomfortable conversation.
