ToolsComplete non-negotiables, scope, payment, approvals, before production. Rush without structure creates disputes later.
Free starter tool
First week with a new client
Before and right after you start: get the agreement, deposit, files, and clear “done” rules — so the project doesn’t go sideways.
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What this does▾
Four simple phases — first hour, first day, kickoff, and first week — plus email templates you can copy.
- Get agreement, deposit, and billing info before work starts
- Collect files and test access on day one
- Agree how you’ll talk and what “done” means at kickoff
- Download as PDF or copy ready-to-send emails