Tools Documentation

What is it?

The QR Code Generator creates scannable QR codes that can contain any type of information - from website URLs to contact cards, WiFi credentials, payment links, or plain text. You can customize colors, add your logo, and export in high resolution.

When to use it?

• •Add payment QR codes to invoices for instant client payments
• •Create digital business cards that save your contact info
• •Share WiFi credentials with clients visiting your office
• •Link to your portfolio, social media, or booking page
• •Add to business cards, flyers, or marketing materials

How it works?

1. 1.Choose content type: Select from URL, text, contact card, WiFi, or payment methods (UPI, PayPal, Bitcoin)
2. 2.Enter your information: Fill in the required fields based on your chosen content type
3. 3.Customize appearance: Change colors, adjust size (256-2048px), select dot styles, and add your logo
4. 4.Preview in real-time: See a 300px preview of how your QR code will look
5. 5.Download: Export as PNG (raster) or SVG (vector) at your selected resolution

Key Features

🔤 Jargon Explained

✅ Best Practices

• ✓Use High (H) error correction when adding logos to ensure scannability
• ✓Keep logo size under 30% to maintain QR code readability
• ✓Always test your QR code on multiple devices before sharing widely
• ✓For print materials, use 1024px or higher with SVG format
• ✓Ensure good contrast between QR color and background for easy scanning

What is it?

The Rate Calculator helps you determine your ideal hourly, daily, or project rates by considering your desired annual income, working hours, business expenses, and tax obligations. It ensures you charge enough to meet your financial goals while covering all costs.

When to use it?

• •When starting freelancing and need to set initial rates
• •Annually to adjust rates based on inflation and experience
• •When expenses increase (new software, equipment, insurance)
• •Before negotiating rates with new high-value clients
• •To compare your current rates against what you actually need

How it works?

1. 1.Set income goal: Enter your desired annual salary (what you want to take home)
2. 2.Define working hours: Specify billable hours per day and working days per week
3. 3.Add expenses: Include all business costs - software, equipment, insurance, marketing
4. 4.Account for taxes: Set your expected tax rate (usually 25-35% for freelancers)
5. 5.Add profit margin: Include extra buffer for growth, savings, and slow periods
6. 6.Get your rate: Calculator shows hourly, daily, and project rates you need to charge

Key Features

🔤 Jargon Explained

✅ Best Practices

• ✓Be realistic about billable hours - 25-30 hours/week is common for most freelancers
• ✓Include ALL expenses: software, equipment, insurance, health insurance, retirement
• ✓Add 10-20% profit margin as a buffer for slow periods and business growth
• ✓Account for 2-4 weeks of vacation and sick time per year
• ✓Review and adjust your rates annually as your skills and expenses grow

What is it?

Contract Templates provides 8 professionally written legal agreements covering common freelance scenarios. Each template includes essential clauses for scope, payment terms, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. Simply fill in your details and customize to your needs.

📋 Available Templates

When to use it?

• •Before starting any new client project to protect both parties
• •When scope, deliverables, and payment terms need clear definition
• •For projects over $1,000 or lasting more than 2 weeks
• •When working with new clients you haven't established trust with
• •Anytime intellectual property or confidential information is involved

How it works?

1. 1.Select template: Choose the contract that best matches your project type
2. 2.Preview content: Read through the entire template to understand all clauses
3. 3.Copy to editor: Click to copy the full text to your clipboard
4. 4.Customize: Paste into Google Docs/Word and fill in [BRACKETS] with your specific details
5. 5.Review with client: Share draft with client for review and negotiation
6. 6.Sign digitally: Use DocuSign, HelloSign, or print and scan signatures

🔑 Key Clauses Included

✅ Best Practices

• ✓Always use a contract - even for small projects or friends
• ✓Be specific about scope - list exactly what's included and excluded
• ✓Require 50% deposit upfront for new clients to protect your time
• ✓Include a kill fee (20-30%) if client cancels mid-project
• ✓Have a lawyer review your customized contract once before using
• ✓Don't start work until contract is signed and deposit is received