When to Use Change Orders

Mechanics do it and so can you.

By Jody Padar
Radical Pricing – By The Radical CPA

Change orders are the result of a well-scoped process. They occur when a client adds a service not included in their original engagement or when a manager or partner requests a service be scoped and priced separately. The client decides whether or not to proceed with the change.

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The process of a change order is similar to taking your car to the mechanic for an oil change. During a diagnostic, they find you need a tire alignment as well. The alignment is not included in the services you bought, but you’re curious to know how much it would cost. Depending on the price, you’ll add it to the original quote, or you won’t.