| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Scope creep | Freeze work; send change order | | Late payments | Require upfront deposit; automatic reminders | | Burnout | Cap weekly billable hours; take 1 unpaid day/week | | Feast/famine | Build 3-month runway; do retainer work |
Freelancing is lonely and stressful. This simple one-page PDF (for your eyes only) tracks:
PDFs are static; your business is dynamic. Review your PDFs every quarter. freelance and business and stuff pdf
You cannot grow what you do not measure. A monthly P&L PDF shows:
Every 90 days, answer these three questions in writing (print this page out): | Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Scope
Never work without a contract. Must include:
Tools: HelloBonsai, AND.CO, Docusign, or simple PDFs. Tools: HelloBonsai, AND
Do not copy a $10,000 lawyer contract from the internet. Your client will panic. Your PDF should be written at an 8th-grade reading level. Use bold text, bullet points, and plain English.
Bad: "The party of the first part shall indemnify..." Good: "You agree to pay my late fee if you are late."
When you’re fully booked: