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How a Well-Defined SOW Protects Your Profit Margins
The number one reason agency projects run unprofitable is scope creep: small unbilled requests accumulating into weeks of uncompensated labor. A clear Scope of Work document protects your studio:
Explicit Exclusions
Listing what is NOT included (e.g. copywriting, font licensing, third-party API fees) eliminates dangerous assumptions.
Defined Revision Cycles
Setting firm boundaries (e.g. "2 consolidated revision rounds per deliverable") prevents endless subjective design tweaks.
Formal Change Requests
Establishing that out-of-scope work requires an approved addendum allows you to bill fairly for extra client requests.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scopes of Work (SOW)
What is the difference between a proposal and a Scope of Work?
A proposal is a sales pitch designed to win the client by showing why they should choose your studio. A Scope of Work is a detailed contractual document that defines exact specifications, deliverables, revision terms, and timelines once the client has agreed to hire you.
How do I handle client requests that are outside the SOW?
Respond positively without doing free work: "We can definitely build that feature! It sits outside our current SOW, so I'll send over a quick change request with timeline and pricing options for your approval."
How should I get client sign-off on deliverables?
Avoid casual email confirmations like "looks good." Use a client portal with formal sign-off capabilities like TryApprove, where clients click a documented "Approve" button that records timestamped sign-off.
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