Should I take this client? A decision framework.
A step-by-step guide with every tool you need, embedded right where you need it.
Before working through the 5 steps below, paste the client's actual message for an instant AI-powered read on risk signals.
Client message red-flag check
AI-poweredPaste a client's message, job post, or email — get an honest read on risk signals before you reply.
Nothing is stored — analysis happens in real time.
Use our interactive simulator to score the client based on communication, budget, and red flags.
What happens next
You either confidently accept a good project or dodge a bullet.
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