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PSA: I keep seeing people skip the contract step and it's a huge mistake
I mean, maybe it's just me, but I see this all the time in the forums. I used to think a handshake deal was fine, but after a client in Austin ghosted on a $2,500 project last year, I learned the hard way. Now I use a simple template from Docracy for every single job, even the small ones. Has anyone else found a good free tool for this that doesn't feel too stiff?
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felix_black6mo ago
Contracts can be a real pain for quick jobs though. They slow everything down when you just want to start the work. I've built my whole business on trust and repeat clients, never had a real issue. The time spent on legal stuff for a small project often isn't worth it. A clear email with the scope and price has always worked fine for me.
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robert5826mo ago
Wait, you've NEVER had a single issue? That's some insane luck right there.
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spencer86mo ago
Man, I wish I had that luck. I tried the no contract thing once like felix_black said, just a clear email. Client ended up asking for like five extra rounds of changes for free. Never again for me. My "trust" turned into a bunch of unpaid hours real fast. Now even my small jobs get a simple one page agreement. It takes ten minutes to make and saves so much headache. I'm just not built for that risk.
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