Online Entrepreneur: Will Your Contracts Protect You When the Going Gets Tough?

** This post has affiliate links for Contracts for Entrepreneurs, which I promote because I love and trust these contracts as an online small business owner! If you use my link to make a purchase, I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you. This post is not legal advice, and I recommend you always speak to a licensed lawyer in your jurisdiction for professional advice. I am not a lawyer or an attorney.**

Hey, online service provider and digital product seller! Are you confident that your DIY contract could withstand potential pressure from an unhappy client or dishonest customer?

No? It’s time to talk about legally-drafted contract templates and how important they can be in protecting your business.

I have been running Creatively Social Co. for a while now, and one of the scariest things about running a business is NOT having legitimate contracts in place.

Depending on the type of business you have, you may need multiple types of contracts for your different offers or services. Having legitimate contracts in place makes you look professional and also protects all of your hard work. 

Why Do I Need A Contract For My Small Business?

Contracts are key to managing expectations and building that amazing relationship with your clients and customers! Your contract should state what you will be delivering, and more importantly, what you will NOT do in every situation.

A legitimate contract will cover your butt (ty LEGO movie reference!) in countless situations! Like these, for example:

• How you get paid, when, and how much.
• What happens in non-payment, late payment, or refund situations?
• Failure to meet deadlines for unforeseen events (such as a pandemic, maybe? Or, a computer crashing, losing a hard drive, breaking both of your wrists – yikes!).
• Allocates the rights to intellectual property – like who owns what.
• Outlines all expectations and takes away any uncertainty
• & so much more!

The important thing to know is that a contract becomes law between you and whoever signs it. What it says is what goes! Without it, you have nothing legally binding to refer to, and you may get yourself in a sticky situation. Trust me, it’s much easier to direct someone to the clause in the contract they signed, rather than having the situation escalate!

I Just Started a Small Business, I Can’t Afford a Lawyer!

I totally get it, and I felt the same way when I started. Lawyers can be intimidating and have price ranges far beyond a new entrepreneur’s budget. You can still get legitimate, legally drafted contracts that can be customized to your business without breaking the bank. (Can I get a HIGH FIVE!)

This is why I trust “Contracts for Entrepreneurs”. Contracts for Entrepreneurs offer many different legal contract templates specific to your online niche and industry, and yep, you guessed it, they’re AFFORDABLE and EASY to set up.

What Contracts Do I Need?

Don’t worry! Contracts for Entrepreneurs lets you choose what industry your business is in and offers bundled packages or just individual contracts.

The shop focuses on:

• Online Coaches
• E-Commerce Websites
• Website Developers
• Social Media Managers
• Photographers
• Podcasting
• Virtual Assistants
• Online Business Managers
• Consultants
• Entrepreneurs
• Speakers
• Digital Course Creators
• Copywriters
• Virtual Events
• & More!

Once you’ve selected what you want, simply download the documents and customize them to suit your business needs. The best part is that each contract comes with a User Manual that helps break down the “legalese” (aka, that legal jargon NO ONE understands) so you can better understand it, and put together legal documents that fit your business perfectly, minus the headache! If I can do it, you can, too.

Do These Work If I’m a Small Business Owner in Canada?

Perfect! Contracts for Entrepreneurs is drafted by an Ontario-Licensed Lawyer who specializes in Online Business Law and helps new entrepreneurs. These templates are designed from her experience working with over 100+ online entrepreneurs, and the contract templates truly reflect online businesses.

If you’re not in Canada, don’t worry. These contract templates are great for you, too. They are based on General Common Law principles, and the User Manual will highlight different laws according to different jurisdictions (primarily Canada and the USA) and cover the exact ways you can customize your contracts to reflect your location.

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