My project is going over budget. How do I handle this?

A step-by-step guide with every tool you need, embedded right where you need it.

Stressful

Takes about 25 minutes to work through

Figure out exactly how many extra hours or costs have been incurred or will be incurred.

The client will either approve the change order or ask to cut features to stay on budget. Either way, you are protected from doing free work.

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