8. Paperwork πŸ“‘

Lectures




Set Expectations


One of the most uncomfortable situations in freelancing is when a client expects you to do something you didn’t originally agree on.

  1. Set the Expectations πŸŽ™
  2. What Makes a Contract Legal?
  3. Never Start Working Without an Agreement βœ‰οΈ
  4. Do Some Research


Confidential Information


What to pay attention to in Confidentiality / Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs, CDAs, MNDAs, PIA)


(SOW) Agreement


We may not be lawyers, but we don't need a law degree in order to understand the main components of an Agreement. I'll take you through what each part of the agreement means.

  1. Statement of Work (SOW) πŸ“₯ + πŸ“Ί + πŸ“ƒ + πŸ“» 
  2. What Each Clause Means πŸ“Ί
  3. Resources


Other Types of Agreements


There are many ways to form an agreement, here are a couple more options.

  1. Gentleman’s Agreement 
  2. Simple Email Agreement βœ‰οΈ
  3. Online Agreement Services πŸ”—
  4. Official Contract Agreement πŸ”—


Send your Invoice


Getting paid! Some payment terms and their benefits. And how to send out an invoice.

  1. Once the Project is Finished
  2. 50% up front, 50% upon Delivery
  3. Payment Phases
  4. Invoice Example πŸ“₯
  5. How to Send out an Invoice βœ‰οΈ
  6. Resources


If the client doesn’t pay


What to do when the client doesn't pay you.

  1. Shake it Off πŸŽ™
  2. Demand Letter or Call
  3. Collecting Agency 
  4. Arbitration
  5. Sue the Company
  6. Prevention
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