Contracts and Invoices

Mike gave a talk on contracts and invoices. Here are my notes and important considerations.

CONTRACT
- an agreement between two or more parties
- starts with an offer
- Emails work so save them

NEED A PURCHASE ORDER
- Description of the job
- Purchase order number
- and a price
-Invoice for the comencement of work around 30% to 50% up front. Commencement payment holds up in court

- Articulate terms of the agreement
- How long will it take
- Where will milestones for feedback be

- Explain upfront costs or terms
- Identify what needs to be provided from both parties
- Articulate any additional fees/costs
- Expiry, how long does a quotation work last?
- Who is the main point of contact?
- Ask who is responsible for signing off and asking for change
- Who is in charge of budget
- Ensure each stage of a project is signed off
- Ask to use in showreel
- Ask if theres a "best to use from" date for online use
- Manage the clients expectations,
- What are turnaround times for feedback or changes

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS
- keep it under wraps, make an agreement

GARUNTEES
- Client notices an error or problem after signing off.
- Where do i stand, am i willing to charge for fixes?

BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
- Work location? Agree before starting

SOMETHING GONE WRONG
- What am i getting paid for?
- Who owns the rights?
- If in doubt, get legal advice.