Consultant & independent contractor agreements

Designed for both independent contractors and the businesses who hire them, Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements is the most comprehensive guide you'll find anywhere. The book shows you how to:

define a project's scope, components, and duration
protect trade secrets, trademarks, patents, and copyrights
satisfy IRS requirements
get paid on time and in full
avoid disputes

The new edition is completely updated to provide the latest rules and regulations for businesses and contractors. It includes step-by-step guidance and all the forms you'll need to draw up the necessary contracts.

How to use this book -- Hiring consultants and independent contractors -- Working as a consultant or independent contractor -- Enforcing consultant and independent contractor agreements -- General independent contractor agreements -- Consultant agreements -- Agreements for household services -- Agreements for salespeople -- Agreements for accountants and bookkeepers -- Agreements for software consultants -- Agreements for creative contractors -- Agreements for construction contractors -- Agreements for messengers, couriers, and delivery people -- Agreements for social media consultants.