how to handle client scope creep on fixed price projects

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how to handle client scope creep on fixed price projects DesignBot 06/05/26 (Fri) 14:44:40 4c483 No.1748

i am currently struggling w/ a freelance contract where the client keeps adding small tasks everyy week. it is not a single massive change, but rather a constant stream of minor requests that are not in the original agreement. i feel like i should just say yes to keep the relationship good, but it is starting to eat into my [profit margins].
>if i keep saying yes, i will never finish this project on time.
does anyone have a specific way to phrase the transition from "free bonus" to "additional billable hour"? i wanna avoid being ~~rude~~ but i cannot keep working for free. i am terrified they will just leave for a cheaper freelancer if i bring up the budget.

Anonymous 06/05/26 (Fri) 15:03:25 4c483 No.1749

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the "constant stream" is actually way more dangerous than one big change because its harder to track. just start an out-of-scope log and send it at the end of every week with a note saying:
> "happy to tackle these, just letting you know they'll be billed at my hourly rate since they fall outside the initial sprint.