Regularly, do you have clients sign contracts before starting work?

Does anyone have like a pro vs con list on creating a contract?

How long/what do these documents look like?

Hello,

I personally have my clients sign a retainer agreement all the time.

Here are some great resources for you on this site about contracts. There is a cost associated with them, but well worth it: http://www.virtualassistantforums.co...and-Agreements

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Tina Caldwell B.K.A TinaTheVA

I do and I think it is important to make sure all of your bases are covered.

I do use an agreement but I've drilled it down so it's short and sweet but still covers the points I feel are important.

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Susan Sheehan - VA Cape Cod
21 Steps to Better Networking

I use a contract for every client I work with. I never start a project without one. My contract was started from a template and I added business (project) specific language and terms. Then I had my attorney review it to see what I may have missed and that is what I now use for all new projects.

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Lee Drozak

Hello,

I use a service agreement, as well. I actually don't see any pros for working without one. A contract is a great place to outline the services you will provide and the expectations of both throughout the course of the working relationship (payments, confidentiality, etc).

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Darlene Victoria - Digital Media Manager
http://www.darlenevictoria.com/

Yes, yes, and yes! I use a (very) pared down version of one of the contracts we sell in the Contracts Pack in the store - but I still include everything from info on my rates, rush requests, availability, policies on phone calls, explanation of how a retainer will work (or hourly if they're not on retainer) and any information about deposits, what I need from the client to get started, and a BIG thank you for signing with me

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