From the course: Freelancing Foundations
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Handling scope creep
- In just about every client project I've take on, something doesn't go quite to plan. It's usually not a big deal or much of a problem but inevitably there will be issues to work through. One of the most common issues you will face is a change in project scope. When a client suddenly wants something outside of the scope of work you agreed to, that's called scope creep. If you just go along with a change in scope you will spend more time on a project without being paid for that work. And it's not just about the money. It's time you can't dedicate to another paying client. This is one of the biggest reasons why having a contract is so important. A contract protects you from scope creep. Before I go any further I want to say that client's aren't always trying to take advantage of you when they ask for something outside of scope. They might not understand why asking for something out of scope is a big deal, or they may…
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