You Will Win More Often With A Written Agreement

If your small business sells knowledge or services, its tough to repossess what youve sold once its gone if the client decides not to pay the bill.

At least once a week, I hear from a small business owner who is fighting to get the money they deserve from some deadbeat client who has decided not to pay.

Thats why, no matter what, you always need some sort of written agreement with your clients. It doesnt have to be a full-blown contract, a letter of agreement will do. Just make sure that it spells out what you will provide, when and how your client will pay you.

Your best bet is to write up an agreement you can use as a template when selling your work. Make sure you have your attorney take a look at it. It will be money well spent.

Or you can check out some of the free forms and consulting agreements that are available at Rocket Lawyer where all legal documents are free to try. Look around, you may find exactly what you need.