How you do it :
- client interest/contact
- take a view of brief
- discuss with client, clarify it so you know exactly what you're producing
- evaluate what they are asking for
- estimate a time frame and expected hourly rate
- add on costs, couriers, materials etc
- itemise and estimate all content and timings
- advise client on email of what they'll get
- once they agree you can start the work
What to say in email :
- Be social, first name basis
- say you are really interested in the project
- itemise what they have asked for specifically
- tell them exactly what they are getting from you
- how long it will take at how much per hour
- total - minus any unforeseen details
- on agreement of final illustrations I will supply all files for the correct print/digital outcomes in the correct format on a memory stick for your use
- project terms : I always request an initial deposit of 50% of estimated total cost before commencement and the full balance on handover of final files. I prefer bank transfer as a payment method and will hand over details of this on agreement. On full and final payment I will assign copyright of the illustrations to yourselves.
- Please let me have your agreement before I start this project and I will begin my research on this fantastic project...
AN EMAIL LIKE THIS IS LEGALLY BINDING, IT WILL STAND UP IN COURT.
- Send an invoice with the date, their order number, your reference number, your bank details, and reiterate your terms as a base rider. Send it to their ACCOUNTS DEPT.
- Remember you are supplying a service and a product at the end of the day, keep up this professionalism or it will go downhill from here.
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