A workflow handoff is the point where one stage of client operations ends and the next begins.
In practical terms, a handoff is complete only when three things transfer together:
- required context,
- required assets/data,
- clear next owner.
If any of these are missing, the next stage starts with ambiguity.
Why this matters for solo operators
Solo businesses often have hidden handoffs (for example, from discovery notes to proposal, or from delivery to invoicing). Even when one person owns both stages, documenting the handoff reduces mistakes and context loss.
For full context, see Freelance Client Workflow System: Inquiry to Final Payment.