A Simple File Naming System for Forms

Use a predictable file naming system for forms and client records: client, project, date and document type, with a clear version rule.

Use a predictable file naming system for forms and client records: client, project, date and document type, with a clear version rule.

Five business form mistakes—too many fields, unclear labels, missing next step, no owner and inconsistent file names—and how to fix them.

Organize client details with one record per client, a consistent naming rule and a clear distinction between requests, decisions and files.

Review a business form for purpose, labels, required fields, privacy and the next step before sending it to a client.

Design a client intake form around the next decision: contact details, context, constraints and a clear next step, with every field justified.