| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Are revisions billed extra? | Know edit-related charges. |
| 2. | Are rush fees extra? | Confirm urgent work surcharges. |
| 3. | Are there hidden fees? | Check for unexpected charges. |
| 4. | Are there service guarantees? | Ask about promised standards. |
| 5. | Can I see work in progress? | Request visibility before completion. |
| 6. | Can we use a contract? | Formalize terms in writing. |
| 7. | Can you follow guidelines? | Test compliance with instructions. |
| 8. | Can you handle peak demand? | Test performance under pressure. |
| 9. | Can you meet regularly? | Check meeting availability. |
| 10. | Can you meet this deadline? | Test schedule feasibility. |
| 11. | Can you provide references? | Ask for past client contacts. |
| 12. | Can you scale if needed? | Assess ability to expand. |
| 13. | Can you share examples? | Request samples of similar work. |
| 14. | Can you sign an NDA? | Protect confidential information. |
| 15. | Can you train us to use it? | Request user instruction. |
| 16. | Can you use our templates? | Confirm template compatibility. |
| 17. | Can you work with my team? | Check collaboration fit. |
| 18. | Can you work within budget? | Test affordability and flexibility. |
| 19. | Do you bill by the hour? | Check hourly pricing model. |
| 20. | Do you carry insurance? | Check business risk coverage. |
| 21. | Do you have backup support? | Check continuity if unavailable. |
| 22. | Do you need training first? | Assess onboarding requirements. |
| 23. | Do you offer fixed pricing? | Ask about flat-fee options. |
| 24. | Do you offer support later? | Ask about ongoing help. |
| 25. | Do you outsource any part? | See if work is subcontracted. |
| 26. | Do you prefer email or chat? | Choose best communication method. |
| 27. | Do you require a deposit? | Ask about upfront payment. |
| 28. | Do you understand my goals? | Check alignment with objectives. |
| 29. | Have you done this before? | Verify direct task experience. |
| 30. | How do you charge? | Clarify billing method and basis. |
| 31. | How do you check originality? | Ask about plagiarism checks. |
| 32. | How do you ensure quality? | Ask about quality control steps. |
| 33. | How do you estimate work? | Understand quoting approach. |
| 34. | How do you handle feedback? | Understand revision communication style. |
| 35. | How do you handle handoffs? | Plan transitions between people. |
| 36. | How do you handle scope creep? | Prevent uncontrolled expansion. |
| 37. | How do you learn my style? | See adaptation approach. |
| 38. | How do you protect data? | Review security practices. |
| 39. | How do you resolve disputes? | Set conflict resolution method. |
| 40. | How do you test your work? | Check validation methods. |
| 41. | How long will it take? | Estimate total time required. |
| 42. | How many revisions are included? | Set limits on changes. |
| 43. | How often will you update me? | Set reporting cadence. |
| 44. | How quickly do you reply? | Set response-time expectations. |
| 45. | How will progress be tracked? | Define monitoring and reporting. |
| 46. | How will we communicate? | Choose channels and frequency. |
| 47. | How will you manage risks? | Ask for mitigation plans. |
| 48. | What access will you need? | Confirm permissions and credentials needed. |
| 49. | What affects the price? | Learn main cost drivers. |
| 50. | What are the deliverables? | Define what must be produced. |
| 51. | What are the milestones? | Break work into checkpoints. |
| 52. | What are the payment terms? | Set invoicing and payment expectations. |
| 53. | What are your rates? | Learn pricing or fee structure. |
| 54. | What are your working hours? | Know normal availability times. |
| 55. | What assumptions are you making? | Expose unstated expectations. |
| 56. | What could delay the project? | Identify schedule threats. |
| 57. | What counts as a revision? | Define change request boundaries. |
| 58. | What dependencies exist? | Identify outside requirements. |
| 59. | What do you need from me? | List required inputs and access. |
| 60. | What does success look like? | Set clear outcome expectations. |
| 61. | What experience do you have? | Check relevant background and expertise. |
| 62. | What format do you need? | Specify file or content format. |
| 63. | What format will I receive? | Confirm delivery format. |
| 64. | What happens after delivery? | Plan post-completion support. |
| 65. | What happens if I need changes? | Plan for edits after delivery. |
| 66. | What happens if you’re sick? | Plan for personal disruptions. |
| 67. | What if I need urgent help? | Plan emergency support. |
| 68. | What if quality falls short? | Address unsatisfactory results. |
| 69. | What if the scope changes? | Set process for added work. |
| 70. | What if work is late? | Plan consequences for delays. |
| 71. | What information is required? | Identify needed details upfront. |
| 72. | What is included? | Confirm what the price covers. |
| 73. | What is not included? | Identify exclusions and extra costs. |
| 74. | What is the budget? | Confirm available spending for the work. |
| 75. | What is the deadline? | Ask when the task must finish. |
| 76. | What is the scope? | Clarify exactly what work is included. |
| 77. | What is the timeline? | Map key dates and milestones. |
| 78. | What is your availability? | Confirm current workload and capacity. |
| 79. | What is your capacity? | Measure available bandwidth. |
| 80. | What is your process? | Understand how the work gets done. |
| 81. | What is your refund policy? | Ask about money-back conditions. |
| 82. | What is your turnaround time? | Know response and delivery speed. |
| 83. | What risks do you see? | Surface likely problems early. |
| 84. | What terms do you require? | Review vendor conditions. |
| 85. | What time zone are you in? | Avoid scheduling confusion. |
| 86. | What tools do you use? | Learn software and systems used. |
| 87. | When will I review drafts? | Schedule feedback points. |
| 88. | Where will data be stored? | Know storage location and control. |
| 89. | Who approves the work? | Assign final decision maker. |
| 90. | Who can access my files? | Limit exposure to others. |
| 91. | Who is accountable? | Clarify responsibility for outcomes. |
| 92. | Who is the point of contact? | Name the main communicator. |
| 93. | Who owns the final work? | Clarify intellectual property rights. |
| 94. | Who will do the work? | Identify the actual person or team. |
| 95. | Will I get source files? | Ask for editable originals. |
| 96. | Will it match my brand? | Check style and tone fit. |
| 97. | Will the work be original? | Ensure no copied material. |
| 98. | Will you delete files later? | Confirm post-project cleanup. |
| 99. | Will you document decisions? | Ensure written records exist. |
| 100. | Will you provide documentation? | Ask for written guidance. |
