Use when a project is confirmed and work is about to begin. Confirms the scope, timeline, and first steps so both parties are aligned before any work happens. Sending a clear kickoff email reduces the "I thought we agreed..." conversations that happen mid-project.
Subject
Kickoff for [project]
Body
Hi [Client Name],
Excited to get started on [project].
Here’s the current plan:
To begin smoothly, I still need:
Once I have those, I’ll kick off work immediately.
Best, [Your Name]
FileDue is worth setting up before the first deliverable goes out. Five minutes now saves the awkward conversation later.
See how FileDue works →Onboarding
Use when you are sending the contract and want to move the client toward signature quickly.
Onboarding
Use when sending a proposal and you want to frame the next step clearly.
Delivery
Use when the work is approved and you are ready to hand over final files or deliverables.