Project Health Checker
Answer 8 questions about a live project and get a green, amber or red score, plus the message to send your client for every problem flagged.
Is there a signed brief or written scope of work?
A document both you and the client agreed on before work started
Was a deposit collected before work started?
Typically 30 to 50 percent of the total project fee upfront
Are revisions being tracked against what was agreed?
For example '2 rounds of revisions included', and you know how many have been used
Is the project on track to meet the agreed deadline?
Be honest, considering everything still outstanding
Has the client asked for work outside the original scope?
Anything not in the brief: extra designs, changes to the core concept, new formats
Are all client communications saved and organised?
Screenshots, emails, voice notes, everything agreed or changed
Has the client been responsive and easy to communicate with?
Are they replying within a reasonable time and giving feedback when needed?
Are you confident the client will pay the final invoice on time?
Gut check: any red flags about payment so far?
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