This is the essential “business operations” training most freelancers miss. It focuses on the back-end systems to get paid on time, avoid legal trouble, and manage money wisely in Pakistan.

This practical workshop provides:

• Ready-to-use contract templates for Pakistani freelancers (Service Agreement, NDA).

• Step-by-step guides for international payment gateways (Wise, Payoneer, PayPal).

• Simple bookkeeping spreadsheet to track income, expenses, and taxes.

• Consultation on when to register as a sole proprietor or Pvt Ltd.

Workshop Module Breakdown (4 Weeks)

Week 1: The Iron-Clad Contract & Scope of Work

• What to include: Payment terms, revision limits, kill fees, intellectual property rights.

• How to handle scope creep professionally.

• Activity: Customize a provided contract template for your specific service.

Week 2: Invoicing & Getting Paid Globally

• Professional invoicing: Tools, what to include, payment deadlines.

• International Payments: Setting up and using Wise, Payoneer. Minimizing fees.

• Handling non-payment: Polite escalation steps and final notices.

Week 3: Basic Bookkeeping & Pakistani Tax Overview

• Tracking income & expenses: Simple spreadsheet system.

• Understanding taxable income for freelancers in Pakistan.

• FBR regulations overview: When do you need to file? (Basic guidance, not legal advice).

• Setting aside money for taxes.

Week 4: Legal Structures & Future-Proofing

• Sole Proprietorship vs. Private Limited Company: Pros, cons, and registration process overview.

• Protecting your personal assets.

• Q&A Session: Bring your specific questions.