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Freelance Statement of WorkManaged Services SOWSoftware Development SOWStatement of Work
FormatDocumentDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length8 pages8 pages9 pages11 pages
StyleMinimalMinimalModernCorporate

Writing a statement of work that gets read

A statement of work defines a piece of paid work between a client and a supplier. It sets out what will be delivered, when and for how much.

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Cover objectives, deliverables, what is out of scope, timeline and milestones, fees and payment terms, and acceptance and change control.

List what is out of scope as clearly as what is included, as that prevents most disputes.

Compare Freelance Statement of Work, Managed Services SOW, and Software Development SOW, all 8 to 11 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a statement of work?

A statement of work defines a piece of paid work between a client and a supplier. It sets out what will be delivered, when and for how much.

What should a statement of work include?

Include objectives, deliverables, what is out of scope, timeline and milestones, fees and payment terms, and acceptance and change control. List what is out of scope as clearly as what is included, as that prevents most disputes.

What is the best statement of work template to begin from?

Start with Freelance Statement of Work: Send clients a short, plain statement of work that fixes scope, dates, revisions and an invoice schedule before work begins. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Managed Services SOW.

How many pages does a statement of work need?

The templates here are 8 to 11 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Can I make a statement of work in Google Docs?

Yes. These statement of work templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 5 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these statement of work templates written for?

Mostly agencies and consultants and small businesses. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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