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Sample resource · Start a service

First-client brief

Clarify the work, the deliverable, and expectations before making an offer.

Sample template · Human editorial review pending. This demonstration material is not an approved publication. No author credentials or review dates have been invented.

How to use it

Use for a discovery conversation or sample project. This is not a legal contract. Confirm terms in an appropriate agreement before doing paid work.

01Problem and audience

What needs to change? Who is the work for? What does a useful result look like?

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02Deliverable and boundaries

Describe the exact output, quantity, format, and what is not included.

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03Inputs and permissions

What must the client provide? Who owns the source material? What permissions are needed?

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04Timing and reviews

Proposed milestones, feedback contact, response times, and number of review rounds.

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05Costs and terms to confirm

Time estimate, direct costs, proposed fee, payment timing, and terms still needing agreement.

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06Acceptance and next action

How will completion be assessed? What question or decision comes next?

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