The best free tools for freelancers in 2026
A practical list of free tools for freelancers: pricing, proposals, contracts, invoicing, time tracking, scheduling and taxes, with what each free plan covers.
2 posts in Running a studio
Retainers, explained for people who hate retainers
A retainer is not “unlimited work for a flat fee”. Done properly it is the most predictable income a studio can have. Here is the shape that makes it work for both sides.
One good note a fortnight
New posts, the occasional template, and what's new on the desk, written for people who run a small studio, not for a funnel.