Always Use Graphic Design Contracts

Create and Use Contracts in Your Freelance Design Business

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The use of graphic design contracts should be non-negotiable in your freelance business - no matter who the client is or how big (or small) your business or the specific design job.

Why and How to Create Graphic Design Contracts
Here are three key parts of a contract and what goes in them.
Sample Graphic Design Contracts
No need to reinvent the wheel. Use these contract examples to help you create your own.
How to Use Graphic Design Contracts to Insure You Get Paid
Deposits help you and the client but the terms should be spelled out in the contract.
Another Way to Use Graphic Design Contracts to Insure You Get Paid
Kill fees can work in conjunction with a deposit so that you are fairly compensated when a job is cancelled - but it has to be in the contract.

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Jacci Howard Bear
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