James Burt’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article is titled “When Business Agreements Arise, Put Them on Paper”. [‘Business Agreements’ Article]


James Burt’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article:

When Business Agreements Arise, Put Them on Paper

Once you get going in your business, even in information marketing, you have to start thinking about contracts. It’s often not fun and can be a real pain to get them created at first, but
creating business contracts is necessary. You might get a job to write some content for a client or undertake a big project for a publisher. With the scale of those projects in mind, plus the
time and the money involved, you are going to need a formal written agreement done up.

Once you decide to get some contracts written for your business, it’s best to do a lot of research and contact a professional. Go to the reference library or search templates out
online. This will help you to not only get the format down, but also figure out which contracts are necessary to your business and for the services you are offering. Find out what content
laws are relative to your area and what matters to consider within a formal agreement.

Creating a contract is the next stage. For format, try to keep it within two to three pages, with your business heading on each page. Content-wise, outline the agreement between the two
parties, the services that are being provided, and the rate of compensation. It’s good to consult a legal professional at this stage, as they can give you tips on what further material is
necessary to your contracts and what other matters you need to be aware of — witnesses, legalese within the contract, etc. Keep copies of your contracts in both paper and digital files, as you are likely to use them again over the course of your info marketing career.

When you go to finally use your contracts, make sure you understand everything about what you and the other party you are working with. Who’s doing what, when they are doing it,
and what exactly the services are must be explicit within the contract. This might be a longer negotiation phase of your work with a client where you have to adjust the content of the
contract to meet the needs of the agreement, but it’s crucial if you want to do your job in the most professional method with adequate compensation.

Finally, there’s one thing that contracts can be for you as an info marketer: a test. A lot of people don’t have the best intentions in mind when they flag you for a service. If you have
a formal contract and present it to them, their commitment to you is proved in their signature. If they get scared or back off because you have a contract, do the same. A contract is a good
way to test someone to see if they are going to live up to what you have been discussing. It’s a way to certify an agreement, period.

Contracts serve a purpose if you are an info marketer. They aren’t the most attractive tool an info marketer utilizes, but they are one of the most potent. If you have them, they will help you.

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