Freelancer · Excel workbook · 33 sheets

Designer Retainer OS

Replaces Notion + FreshBooks ~$45/mo save ~$540/yr 10-yr: keep ~$5,381

Solo designer back-office with retainer clients, $0/mo recurring. Replaces Notion + FreshBooks. Retainer tier ladder (Brand / Web / Social / Sprints), MRR roll-up, over-scope detection, and renewal-risk scoring by client. Now includes Decision Brief, Industry Playbook, Forecast Engine, Control Checks, Command Center, and more. Built for 2026 with industry outlook, scenario watchlists, and decision-routing already wired. Company-ready control checks, weekly review flow, and sign-off-ready print output are already included.

For Solo designers running 6–12 retainer clients across brand, web, social, and sprint engagements
Not for Salaried W-2 employees, agencies with multiple seats, or anyone who needs real-time client portals and team permissions.
Designer Retainer OS.xlsx · Client Roster
Active Retainers 10
Total MRR $26k
Over-Scope 1
Client Retainer Type Monthly Fee Hours (used / scope) Effective Rate Renewal
Halo Coffee Brand $2,500 12 / 16 $208 Aug 31
Lattice Health Web $2,800 24 / 18 (over) $117 Oct 15
Pixel Foods Sprints $1,800 0 / 12 Lost
START HERE Client Roster Project Tracker Designer Dashboard Print Reports Data Import +27 more
  • START HERE
  • Client Roster
  • Project Tracker
  • Designer Dashboard
  • Print Reports
  • Data Import
  • Companion Tools
  • Assumptions
+ 25 analytical & operator sheets
  • Lookup Tables
  • Industry Playbook
  • Scenario Analysis
  • Command Center
  • Scenario Lab
  • Execution Board
  • Pipeline to Cash Board
  • Critical Issues Radar
  • Deep Analytics Lab
  • Settings & Targets
  • Weekly Review
  • Decision Brief
  • Forecast Engine
  • Stats Engine
  • What-If Solver
  • Pareto & Trend
  • Time Log
  • Monthly Summary
  • Goal Tracker
  • Period Comparison
  • Activity Journal
  • Control Checks
  • Tax Reserve Planner
  • Utilization Dashboard
  • Retainer vs One-Off
  1. 01

    Open the .xlsx in Excel, Google Sheets, or Apple Numbers

    Sample data is pre-loaded so every dashboard works the moment you open it. Look around. Click cells. See the formulas.

  2. 02

    Replace the sample data with your numbers

    Paste a CSV from Notion + FreshBooks, type directly into the input sheets, or import month by month. The workbook recomputes automatically.

  3. 03

    Read the dashboards

    33 sheets across KPI dashboards, forecasts, and traffic-light alerts. They update as you log. No buttons to press.

Can I edit the formulas?

Yes — input cells, targets, and assumptions are editable. Logic sheets stay protected so the workflow remains stable while you customise the system.

Does it work in Google Sheets?

Best in Excel. You can open the .xlsx file in Google Sheets or Apple Numbers, but review formulas, formatting, and recalculation after import.

Is this a one-time purchase?

Yes — pay once and own it forever. No subscriptions, no monthly fees, no accounts required.

What if the template is not right for me?

We offer a 7-day review window. Contact support and we will sort it out.

one .xlsx file. pay once. yours to keep, edit, and run on Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers — no vendor can revoke access.

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