Client Management
Scope Creep: How to Handle It Without Losing the Client
Learn how to set boundaries and get paid for extra work.
Dec 8, 2024
7 min read
Alex Chen
Product Lead

# Scope Creep is Inevitable
"Can you just add this one small thing?"
## Prevention is Better than Cure
Define your scope clearly in the initial proposal. Use a "Change Order" clause.
## How to Say No (Politely)
"I'd love to help with that! Since it's outside our initial agreement, I can send over a separate estimate for that feature. Does that work for you?"