Basic project process flow

**Buda** · 06-06-2007, 01:34 AM

You forgot the contract bit. That could come after step 1 so that you know what the job entails.

In the ideal world, you hand out files only when you receive full payment. However, many companies pay invoices at the end/start of the month. Does that mean that if someone wants an ad done for next Monday, but their accounts people only pay accounts at the end of the month, you will wait into the account is paid before handing it over?

DougFa · 06-11-2007, 08:12 PM

Hi Sticky,

Yup. You need the contract. It's essential.

Cuious, how do you "screen" for clients to begin with.

You really need an idea or process that includes whether the client is even worth working with.

It will save you tons of frustration. I guarantee it.

Best,

Doug

www.thedesignersinnercirclereport.com

Sticky · 06-11-2007, 11:00 PM

Cheers guys!
Well as it stands I've not currently launched or publicised my services as yet. So there is no screening taking place. I just wanted to make sure I have a set of checkpoints in place to add some structure to each job when they start coming in (fingers crossed!)

The process of deciding if it’s worth taking on a job is a point I’ve been researching as part of the whole (shhhhhhh setting my rates issue).

Thanks DougFa I will now incorporate that into the process.

Any other crucial checkpoints I should be addressing or issues to be implemented into the general process?

Thx Sticky

thecat@ · 06-12-2007, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by Sticky

Basically I wanted you guys to confirm/correct or give me a flow of processes for a project and tell me whether this basic process can be applied for all creative projects.

Neil has a great article on BoDo dealing with process - http://www.businessofdesignonline.co...h-the-process/

It's a part of the Designers Working With series -- http://www.businessofdesignonline.co...-working-with/

Originally posted by Sticky

Am I right in assuming that things like who owns the logo, time scale of delivery, and amount of reworkings/redesigns should all be detailed in a contract? Meaning that the contract is VERY important? Are there any GD contract templates available?

Yes, your contract is VERY important and should have the detail needed for each project. Some contracts might need to be brief, others not so much. It all depends on the project.

For contract templates, just google to find a range that fits your need. Important: have your legal people look it over before using any contract with a client.

Or if you like, contact me and I'll share mine (although they can be quite lengthly).

Good luck.

Basic project process flow

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