5 Basic Contract Templates for Freelancers
One of the best ways to protect yourself, your business, and your time is to have a contract in place before projects or retainer work begins. While hiring a lawyer to hammer out a reusable contract template is always a smart investment there are alternatives. You might be able to get help from your professional union (such as the National Writers Union which has a contract template for their members). However, if neither of those options is appropriate or available, it's still advisable to have a contract because when it comes to money, things can get sticky. Keep in mind writers aren't lawyers and the following contract templates are simply a summary of the basic contracts, along with advice from professional legal counsel. They are meant to give insight into the contract language before you are confronted with having to sign a document you know nothing about. Understanding the language of these contracts will not only protect you, you'll look more professional in th