Doing work that wasn't in the original scope—for free?
23%Of agency revenue lost to scope creepIndustry study
-90%Scope disputesWith documented approvals

Document Everything, Dispute Nothing

Scope creep kills profitability. Angelwood creates clear records of what was agreed, approved, and delivered—so scope conversations are fact-based, not emotional.

How Scope Creep Destroys Profitability

Understanding the problem is the first step to solving it

Warning Signs

  • Clients request "small changes" that add up
  • Original scope documents get forgotten
  • "We thought that was included" conversations
  • Team works overtime on unbilled work
  • Project budgets blown on extras

What Happens If Ignored

  • Project profitability drops significantly
  • Team burnout from unpaid work
  • Client relationships strained by scope arguments
  • Precedent set for free extra work
  • Pricing can't account for scope growth

Root Causes

  • No clear documentation of original scope
  • Changes approved informally via email
  • No tracking of out-of-scope requests
  • Avoiding difficult conversations
  • Scope boundaries not enforced consistently

How Angelwood Solves This

Angelwood documents every approval, change request, and deliverable with timestamps and client acknowledgment. When scope questions arise, you have facts—not he-said-she-said.

Approval Audit Trail

Every approval timestamped with client acknowledgment. Indisputable records.

Change Request Tracking

Log out-of-scope requests separately. Document impact on timeline and budget.

Scope Boundary Alerts

Flag when requests fall outside original scope. Catch creep before it happens.

Clear Documentation

Original scope, changes, and final deliverables all documented in one place.

Expected Results

-90%
Scope disputes
Immediately
+15%
Project profitability
By reducing unpaid work
+60%
Change order billing
When documented
Fact-based
Scope conversations
Always

Is This Right for You?

  • Project-based agencies with fixed budgets
  • Agencies experiencing scope creep regularly
  • Teams doing work that wasn't agreed upon
  • Anyone tired of scope arguments with clients
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