Your Money13 July 20266 min read
How to Budget as a Model When Your Income Has No Pattern
Modeling income doesn't come in steady paychecks. Here's a practical budgeting framework built for how models actually get paid.
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The Admin Side
Payments. Contracts. Tax. Career admin. The stuff nobody teaches you about modeling.
Your Money6 July 20266 min read
The Parent's Guide to Child Model Finances: What You Need to Track From Day One
Your child booked their first job. Here's what you need to track — payments, contracts, tax, and the money that slips through the cracks.
Read Article ↗Career Admin22 June 20266 min read
Modeling Agency Scams: How to Spot Them Before They Cost You
Legitimate agencies make money when you do. Here's how to spot the ones that make money from you instead — before you sign anything.
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Mother Agency vs Main Agency: What Every Model Needs to Know About Who Gets Paid
Two agencies, two commission cuts, one model. Here's exactly how the mother agency vs main agency split works — and what it means for your income.
Read Article ↗Your Money8 June 20266 min read
How to Read a Modeling Voucher (And Why It Could Be Worth Thousands)
A modeling voucher is your proof of work — and your protection when payments go wrong. Here's exactly what to look for before you sign.
Read Article ↗Career Admin2 June 20265 min read
Are Headshots Tax Deductible? What Models Need to Know
Are headshots tax deductible for freelance models? Here's what the rules look like in AU, UK, and US — and what to track year-round.
Read Article ↗Career Admin25 May 20266 min read
What to Ask Before Signing With a Modeling Agency (Questions That Actually Matter)
Before you sign with a modeling agency, ask these questions. Commission, contract length, payment terms, exclusivity — here's what actually matters.
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Modeling Agency Payments: The Complete Guide
How modeling agency payments actually work — commission rates, payment timelines by country, vouchers, late payments, and tracking across agencies.
Read Article ↗Your Money11 May 20266 min read
Modeling Agency Payment Terms: What Actually Happens to Your Money After a Job
Net 30, net 60, net 90 — what modeling agency payment terms actually mean for your money, and how to stop losing track of what you're owed.
Read Article ↗Your Money4 May 20266 min read
What Nobody Tells You About Money When You're New to the Industry
Late payments, tax surprises, commission maths—here's the financial side of modelling nobody explains to you when you sign.
Read Article ↗Career Admin28 April 20265 min read
Model ABN and Sole Trader: What Working Models in Australia Need to Know
Working as a freelance model in Australia? Here's what an ABN means, when you need one, and how to manage the sole trader side of your career.
Read Article ↗Your Money27 April 20266 min read
How Much Commission Do Modeling Agencies Take — and What Happens to the Rest
20% is the standard. But that's not the whole story. Here's what actually happens to your money between a booking and your bank account.
Read Article ↗Your Money26 April 20266 min read
What Is a Modeling Voucher and Why It Matters for Getting Paid
A modeling voucher is the document that confirms your work, your rate, and what the client can do with your images. Here's what to check before you sign one.
Read Article ↗Your Money13 April 20266 min read
How Long Does It Take to Get Paid as a Model? The Real Timeline
Models typically wait 60-120 days to get paid after a job. Here's why, what's normal, and how to stay on top of every payment across every agency.
Read Article ↗Career Admin12 April 20267 min read
The Australian Model's Tax Guide: ABN, GST, BAS, Deductions and Super
ABN, GST, BAS, super, deductions — the complete tax guide for freelance models working in Australia. What to claim, when to lodge, and how to stay ahead of EOFY.
Read Article ↗Product12 April 20265 min read
One Place for All of It: Why We Built BOOKDU
Jobs, payments, contracts, calendar, expenses, tax — BOOKDU keeps it all in one place. Here's why we built it and what it does.
Read Article ↗Your Money11 April 20266 min read
How to Track Payments When You Work With Multiple Modeling Agencies
Working across agencies means payments coming from different places at different times. Here's how to keep track of what's owed, what's paid, and what's overdue.
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