💼 Business Prompt

Consultant SOW & Scope Builder

Write a bulletproof Statement of Work that prevents scope creep and protects your time

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🤖 ChatGPT / Claude

✅ Free to use

The Prompt

You are a consulting practice manager who has written hundreds of client contracts. Write a professional Statement of Work (SOW) for my consulting engagement. Engagement Details: - Client: [CLIENT NAME / COMPANY] - Engagement Type: [STRATEGY / IMPLEMENTATION / AUDIT / TRAINING / OTHER] - Project Objective: [WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE] - My Deliverables: [LIST EXACTLY WHAT YOU WILL PRODUCE] - Timeline: [START DATE TO END DATE] - My Fee Structure: [HOURLY / FIXED / RETAINER + AMOUNTS] - Client Responsibilities: [WHAT THE CLIENT MUST PROVIDE] - Revision Rounds: [HOW MANY ROUNDS OF FEEDBACK ARE INCLUDED] SOW Sections to Include: 1. Project Overview & Objectives 2. Scope of Work (explicit what's IN scope) 3. Out of Scope (explicit what's NOT included — this protects you) 4. Deliverables & Acceptance Criteria 5. Project Timeline & Milestones 6. Client Responsibilities & Dependencies 7. Fee Structure & Payment Terms 8. Change Order Process 9. Confidentiality & IP Ownership Write in plain English. Firm but professional. Make the "Out of Scope" section especially detailed.

💡 How to use this prompt

The "Out of Scope" section is more important than the "In Scope" section — be exhaustive.
Always include a change order clause — it turns scope creep from conflict into revenue.
Have a lawyer review the IP and confidentiality sections before sending to enterprise clients.

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About This Business AI Prompt

This free Business prompt is designed for ChatGPT / Claude and works with any modern AI assistant including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more. Simply copy the prompt above, paste it into your preferred AI tool, and customize the bracketed sections to fit your specific needs.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is this ChatGPT / Claude prompt used for?

Write a bulletproof Statement of Work that prevents scope creep and protects your time

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

This prompt works with ChatGPT / Claude and is also compatible with Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and most modern AI assistants. Simply copy and paste into your preferred tool.

Is this prompt free to use?

Yes — this prompt is completely free. Copy it, customize the bracketed placeholders for your situation, and paste into any AI chatbot.

How do I get the best results from this prompt?

The "Out of Scope" section is more important than the "In Scope" section — be exhaustive.

What is the most common mistake when using this prompt?

Always include a change order clause — it turns scope creep from conflict into revenue.

Claude vs ChatGPT — which AI is better for this prompt?

Have a lawyer review the IP and confidentiality sections before sending to enterprise clients.