Tips, guides, and stories for small businesses.
Practical advice on invoicing, getting paid, and running your business — from people who've been there.
How to Give Your Accountant Access to Your Invoices (Without Handing Over Everything)
Sharing your login is the wrong answer. Here's how to give an accountant, assistant, or business partner exactly the access they need using roles and permissions, and what each person should actually be able to see.
Choosing Invoicing Software as an African Freelancer: An Honest Comparison
Wave, Zoho, QuickBooks, or something built locally? A straight comparison of invoicing tools for freelancers and small businesses in Ghana and across Africa, including where each one falls short.
How to Invoice International Clients from Ghana (Without Losing Money on the Exchange)
Billing clients in the US, UK, or Europe from Ghana? Here's how to choose the invoice currency, handle exchange rates, get paid across borders, and avoid the fees that quietly eat your margin.
Invoice vs Receipt: What's the Difference (And Why You Need Both)
An invoice asks for money. A receipt confirms it arrived. Here's the difference between the two, what each one must contain, and why sending only invoices leaves you exposed.
Ghana's New VAT Rules in 2026: What Freelancers and Small Businesses Need to Know
The VAT Act 2025 (Act 1151) changed VAT in Ghana from 1 January 2026. Service providers must now register regardless of turnover, the rate structure is simpler, and the COVID levy is gone. Here is what it means for your invoices.
7 Invoicing Mistakes New Freelancers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Starting out as a freelancer? Avoid these common invoicing mistakes that cost you money, credibility, and clients. Practical tips for freelancers in Ghana and Africa.
How to Manage Multiple Businesses from One Dashboard (Without Losing Your Mind)
Running multiple hustles? Here's how to keep your invoicing, payments, and finances organised across all your businesses from a single dashboard.
How to Price Your Services as an African Freelancer (Without Selling Yourself Short)
Undercharging is the most common mistake African freelancers make. Here's a practical framework for setting freelance prices that reflect your value and sustain your business.
Why Every Small Business Needs Invoicing Software (Not Word Docs)
Still creating invoices in Microsoft Word or Google Docs? Here's why switching to invoicing software will save you time, make you look professional, and help you track payments properly.
Withholding Tax on Invoices in Ghana: What Freelancers Need to Know
Forgetting to account for withholding tax on your invoices in Ghana can cost you 5 to 7.5% on every payment. Here's how WHT works, how to gross up your invoice, and how to protect your money.
5 Ways to Get Your Clients to Pay on Time (Without the Awkward Chase)
Tired of chasing payments as a freelancer? Here are 5 proven strategies to get clients to pay invoices on time without damaging the relationship.
The Complete Invoice Checklist: What Every Invoice Needs
Missing key details on your invoice can delay payments or cost you money. Here's a complete checklist of everything your invoice should include, with examples for freelancers in Ghana and Africa.
How to Create a Professional Invoice as a Freelancer in Africa
Learn how to create professional invoices that protect your income, impress clients, and help you get paid faster as a freelancer in Ghana, Nigeria, or anywhere in Africa.
How It All Started: Building Beeterty to Solve Real Invoicing Pain
The origin story of Beeterty. From an 8 hour phone call and tax mistakes to building an invoicing platform for African freelancers and small businesses.