CLIENT SERVICE AGREEMENT
Let’s start with the services you offer, copywriting!
Every time you take on a new client to provide your services to, you’ll want to sign a contract with them.
Our Copywriting agreement is perfect for those one-off projects.
WEBSITE LEGALITY
We take it that as a copywriter, you probably know the importance of a fabulous website (and the client-charming words on it!)
In order to protect your business and your site visitors, you’ll want the following two essential templates on your website, the Privacy Policy & the Website Terms & Conditions.
Selling through your site
If you also are looking to make sales through your site (say, selling copywriting templates or guides), we also have a Terms & Conditions for the Online Sale of Goods & Services.
If you’d like to sell your expertise as a course, say on how to DIY your website words, then we also have a Terms & Conditions for Online Courses.
INCORPORATION
If you’re ready to take the step to incorporate your business as a LLC, you’ll need an operating agreement in order to start the incorporation process.
We have two LLC incorporation templates.
The Single Member LLC is for you if you’re founding the LLC solo.
The Multi-Member LLC is perfect if you’re funding the LLC with one or more business partners.
Note: You just need one of these agreements, not both.
*Can't decide which template you need? If you think you might bring on a partner at some point, we recommend the Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement.
hiring
If you’re looking to bring on team members to help you with your copywriting business, such as associate copywriters, or simply bringing on a virtual assistant for a little back-end business assistance, there’s a few ways to hire them.
If you’re not sure what classification you should give your new team member (ie. employee, contractor, intern, extern, etc.), then we recommend first starting with our e-Book, the Fundamentals of Hiring.
After that, you’ll know what classification you’d like to give your new hire, and then you may purchase the relevant template.
Marketing & collaboration
If you’re ready to take your copywriting to the next level, it’s time to start a consistent marketing & collaborations effort!
Here’s what each is used for. If you plan to sell a product and wish to have other industry peers (affiliates) promote it, the affiliate agreement is the right fit for you.
If you are looking to start your own podcast and invite guests on it, then the Podcast Interview Agreement is right for you.
Finally, if you’d like a little help from guest posters/guest writers on your blog or online magazine, then the Article Submissions Agreement is right for you.
SERVICE CANCELLATIONS & TERMINATIONS
What happens if your copywriting client wishes to cancel your services?
Our Termination & Cancellation agreement is the appropriate template to sign with your client, overriding your original client agreement and cancelling the project.
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