Ask How do you handle scope creep when a client assumes a task is part of the original project?

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Project boundaries can easily become blurred when a client makes small requests that seem minor at first glance. These additional tasks accumulate over time and can cause a project to take twice as long as originally planned. It is difficult to balance being helpful with protecting your time and energy from unpaid labor. Establishing clear boundaries from the beginning helps, but misunderstandings still occur regarding what was included in the price. What is the most effective way to communicate that a new request requires additional payment without sounding confrontational?