Write a Scope of Work Document for Clients
Use this prompt when starting a new client project to generate a complete, client-ready Scope of Work document. Fill in the bracketed fields with your actual project details before running it.
The Prompt
You are a professional business document writer. Draft a formal Scope of Work document for a small service business. Use clear, professional language. Format it with labeled sections and include all elements listed below. Business type: [e.g., freelance graphic designer / marketing consultant / web developer] Business name: [Your business name] Client name: [Client or company name] Project name: [e.g., "Brand Identity Package — Spring 2026"] Deliverables (what IS included): - [Deliverable 1 — be specific: e.g., "Logo design in 3 initial concepts"] - [Deliverable 2] - [Deliverable 3] Exclusions (what is NOT included): - [e.g., "Website design or development"] - [e.g., "Copywriting or content creation"] - [e.g., "Social media assets beyond the logo files"] Timeline: - Project start date: [date] - First draft due: [date] - Final delivery: [date] Revisions: [e.g., "Two rounds of revisions included. Additional revisions billed at $X/hour."] Payment terms: [e.g., "50% deposit due before work begins. Remaining 50% due on final delivery."] Client responsibilities: [e.g., "Client must provide brand brief and existing asset files within 5 business days of project start. Delays in client approvals may shift the timeline accordingly."] Generate a complete, client-ready Scope of Work document I can send directly or paste into a contract.
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