Say exactly what's in and what's out. A scope of work document that heads off "can you just also..." before it starts.
Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from a proposal?
- A proposal sells the work; a scope of work document defines exactly what's included and excluded once the client has said yes.
- Does it prevent scope creep?
- That's the point — explicit "included" and "excluded" line items give you something to point to when a client asks for "just one more thing."
- Can I attach it to an existing project?
- Yes, link it to a client and it sits alongside their invoices and agreements.