Free Documents for Freelancers – The Docket

I’ve found that my post, giving away a free logo design questionnaire, has been immensely popular. So, I thought I’d start a regular feature – Free Document Friday!

Today’s submission for your approval – the docket. I use this to keep a running total of clients, a running total of incoming cash and as a way to keep projects in front of me. If I rely on iCal (which I kind of do,) I’ve found a lot of things can slip through the cracks.

List your current, prospective, on-hold and billed projects, and their values. Write them down in order or use a numbering system (pencils work well, because you can move stuff up and down.)

I rework and rewrite the docket every Friday to reflect the upcoming week. It keeps things fresh, keeps them in front of me, and keeps them going in the right direction. I print of 10-20 of these at a time, now – you can too!

There are a couple of columns – what the project is worth (the $) and a blank column for little notes. Hold, stop, done, waiting, etc. I use a type of shorthand – but you can use whatever works for you.

Enjoy!

Download the free docket here. If you use it or find it useful, I’d love to hear from you!

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