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Freelance Client Onboarding

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testuser Published 3 days ago
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A practical step-by-step checklist to onboard new freelance clients smoothly. Ideal for independent freelancers, consultants, and small agencies who want clear contracts, payment terms, and project setup.

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  1. Create a client intake form — Collect contact, billing, project goals, stakeholders, and key deadlines.
  2. Review the project brief with the client — Confirm objectives, scope assumptions, and success metrics.
  3. Define scope and deliverables — List exact outputs, formats, and exclusions to avoid scope creep.
  4. Draft project timeline and milestones — Map key dates, review cycles, and final delivery windows.
  5. Set payment terms and invoice schedule — Specify rates, deposit, invoicing cadence, payment methods, and late fees.
  6. Prepare and send the contract or agreement — Include scope, payment, IP, confidentiality, and termination clauses.
  7. Collect the signed contract — Request a signed copy and store it in your project folder.
  8. Set up communication channels — Choose primary tools (email, Slack, Zoom) and preferred response times.
  9. Share file and asset access — Clarify where files will live and who has access.
  10. Request access to client drives and accounts — Ask for Google Drive, CMS, analytics, or repo access securely.
  11. Collect brand assets and guidelines — Gather logos, fonts, color codes, credentials, and tone notes.
  12. Create project folder and task board — Set up organized folders and tasks in Trello, Asana, or Notion.
  13. Establish reporting and update cadence — Agree on frequency, format, and recipients for status updates.
  14. Set expectations and the approval process — Define reviewers, feedback rounds, and turnaround times for approvals.
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