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Jennya87 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-14-2009

I just got my first client, YAY, but now I am a little confused on what to write up for our agreement and how to word it. Is there somewhere specific that I should go in order to help me write this out?

Kbennitt · #2 (**permalink**) 01-14-2009

Hi Jenny,

I don't know how good it is, but you could try www.rocketlawyer.com. They have free legal document generator that will help you put together a services contract you can use. Make sure it has a confidentiality clause, a privacy statement, and a statement of work section as well as a payments section to outline how you expect to be paid and the terms and conditions of those payments. (When will you send invoices, when do they have to pay that invoice by, what is the penalty for late payments, what steps will you take on those that fall into default...)

Contracts are wonderful, complex, and necessary. Good luck with your!

PamH53 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-14-2009

Check out the document library here at VAF. Under the VAF Tools heading at the top. There are all kinds of samples listed. Good Luck with your first client.

Jennya87 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009

OK great. Thank you so much, this is exciting but a little nerve racking too

#5 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009

You can do something as simple as a letter of engagement that outlines your work and what the cost will be.

#6 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009

Congrats on the first client by the way.

ksteckler · #7 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009

I still a newby, learning the ropes, I have my first official client looming but no contract agreeement yet! I cannot access the Library yet but does anyone have any tips for a basic agreement, simple email version??? I would love someone to respond or better yet email me thier ideas.... I only offer retainer services so the payment part I have covered but not sure about any other terminology! Help!

#8 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009

Originally Posted by ksteckler

I still a newby, learning the ropes, I have my first official client looming but no contract agreeement yet! I cannot access the Library yet but does anyone have any tips for a basic agreement, simple email version??? I would love someone to respond or better yet email me thier ideas.... I only offer retainer services so the payment part I have covered but not sure about any other terminology! Help!

I think I have some old letters of engagment in my files somewhere. If I can find one I will be happy to help.