Long term contracts

sketchstudiosla · May 16th, 2008

Does anyone here know where one might find information or templates for writing long term contracts. Such as for a few hundred jobs over the course of a year or a few years?

-DJ

John Dollus · May 16th, 2008

Sorry, no template but you would most likely want to have one governing contract outlining the general terms such as pricing, process, payment details etc. and then have each job as a separate traceable job number under the governing contract so you can invoice and track as you push through them and minimize the admin paperwork along the way.
That way, the people in charge have ultimate responsibility for you getting paid and coordinators can handle the barebones scope docs along the way.

tayrona · May 16th, 2008

Check de "visualization insider" form 3d ATS,
Week 7: Sample Business Plan
A critical document for any starting business or freelancer is a solid business plan. When done correctly and thoroughly, it can become the most important document that your business ever produces and can save an immeasurable time and money in the long run. This is a sample business plan that 3DAS used during its inception.

It could be a nice start.

WAcky · May 17th, 2008

A business plan is a business plan, not a work contract.

Like John said, a governing or 'blanket' type of contract that outlines conditions for the whole contract as well as non specific conditions relating to the contract on a job by job basis is needed. You could also writeup extra conditions needed for particular jobs too.

I dont think writing your own contract is anything to be scared of. Just keep it clear and simple and have it checked by someone you know.

Horhe · May 17th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAcky

keep it clear and simple and have it checked by someone you know.

Preferably that someone would be a lawyer.

May 16th, 2008	#1 (permalink)
sketchstudiosla Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1 Name: Daniel Jones	Long term contracts Does anyone here know where one might find information or templates for writing long term contracts. Such as for a few hundred jobs over the course of a year or a few years? -DJ

May 16th, 2008	#2 (permalink)
John Dollus Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tampa Age: 38 Posts: 619 Name: John Dollus	Re: Long term contracts Sorry, no template but you would most likely want to have one governing contract outlining the general terms such as pricing, process, payment details etc. and then have each job as a separate traceable job number under the governing contract so you can invoice and track as you push through them and minimize the admin paperwork along the way. That way, the people in charge have ultimate responsibility for you getting paid and coordinators can handle the barebones scope docs along the way.

May 16th, 2008	#3 (permalink)
tayrona Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colombia Age: 34 Posts: 239 Name: Diana Escorcia	Re: Long term contracts Check de "visualization insider" form 3d ATS, Week 7: Sample Business Plan A critical document for any starting business or freelancer is a solid business plan. When done correctly and thoroughly, it can become the most important document that your business ever produces and can save an immeasurable time and money in the long run. This is a sample business plan that 3DAS used during its inception. It could be a nice start. __________________ Tayrona http://www.gaestudio.com/

May 17th, 2008	#4 (permalink)
WAcky Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 375 Name: James Burrell	Re: Long term contracts A business plan is a business plan, not a work contract. Like John said, a governing or 'blanket' type of contract that outlines conditions for the whole contract as well as non specific conditions relating to the contract on a job by job basis is needed. You could also writeup extra conditions needed for particular jobs too. I dont think writing your own contract is anything to be scared of. Just keep it clear and simple and have it checked by someone you know.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
a super long post about contractor domination	mskin	General Discussions	6	July 10th, 2007 05:10 PM
a super long post about contractor domination	mskin	General Discussions	12	July 1st, 2007 06:01 PM
Very Long Render times	adnama	VRay Render	4	February 7th, 2007 06:33 AM
Long Autosaves	Bugga_Guy	3ds Max	3	April 29th, 2005 08:03 AM
stop processing time to long	ahuygen	Lightscape	2	April 25th, 2005 09:32 AM