To those with up and running plan B businesses...

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DodgyAgent replied

5 February 2013, 14:16
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

How do you handle the legal side of things, [/SIZE]

Don't get caught
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d000hg replied

5 February 2013, 14:06
Originally posted by eek View Post

find a problem at an existing client. Create a solution. Sell it back to that client.

Did you find any problems with them claiming they owned your work or anything daft?
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eek replied

5 February 2013, 14:03
Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View Post

I am really keen on starting some kind of plan B, but have not been able to as of yet.....

I am thinking of something along the lines of a consultancy. Since this post is for those with plan B businesses, could any of you give me any advice on how to go about getting clients and really getting started?

find a problem at an existing client. Create a solution. Sell it back to that client.
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NorthWestPerm2Contr replied

5 February 2013, 12:59
I am really keen on starting some kind of plan B, but have not been able to as of yet.....

I am thinking of something along the lines of a consultancy. Since this post is for those with plan B businesses, could any of you give me any advice on how to go about getting clients and really getting started?
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Platypus replied

5 February 2013, 12:50
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

I think it's unavoidable and sensible... we're talking close to 6 figures for a project.

If you put it like that, absolutely yes!
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d000hg replied

5 February 2013, 12:45
Originally posted by Platypus View Post

Word to the wise: "proper" contracts make customers nervous, they have to run it by legal, etc and this does delay the sale.

I think it's unavoidable and sensible... we're talking close to 6 figures for a project.
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Platypus replied

5 February 2013, 11:50
I paid a proper contract lawyer to draw up a contract template. Cost several hundred but worth it.

Word to the wise: "proper" contracts make customers nervous, they have to run it by legal, etc and this does delay the sale.
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eek replied

5 February 2013, 11:32
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

Obviously not, but isn't the way things are worded important? Or is that only on TV - the fact they never write in normal English makes me nervous of writing clauses.

There is a reason why there are not in normal English. Unless things are in correct explicit legalise another lawyer will drive a tank through the contract.
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d000hg replied

5 February 2013, 11:23
Obviously not, but isn't the way things are worded important? Or is that only on TV - the fact they never write in normal English makes me nervous of writing clauses.
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eek replied

5 February 2013, 11:18
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

Is it credible to hack your own contract for a genuine B2B contract though... where there is a non-negligible chance it might have to actually stand up in court.

Isn't ripping someone else's contract totally illegal anyway?!

Isn't it more providing a pointer as to what you want covered. You don't think a solicitor really drafts a contract from scratch everytime a client asks for one to be written.
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d000hg replied

5 February 2013, 11:13
Is it credible to hack your own contract for a genuine B2B contract though... where there is a non-negligible chance it might have to actually stand up in court.

Isn't ripping someone else's contract totally illegal anyway?!
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MarillionFan replied

5 February 2013, 09:59
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

How do you handle the legal side of things, getting contracts drawn up when you win a contract or whatever? Solicitor on retainer? Pay to get a contract drawn up only? Buy a template and modify it yourself?

Mods move this to professional section if you prefer, but it's not contracting-related

I've always managed to get my hands on a contract from another company & change accordingly or terms and conditions.

For what you have in mind, why not use these guys terms_and_conditions
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eek replied

5 February 2013, 09:53
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

How do you handle the legal side of things, getting contracts drawn up when you win a contract or whatever? Solicitor on retainer? Pay to get a contract drawn up only? Buy a template and modify it yourself?

Mods move this to professional section if you prefer, but it's not contracting-related

I got one drawn up based on another one from a company providing similar services.
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d000hg started a topic To those with up and running plan B businesses...

5 February 2013, 09:50
To those with up and running plan B businesses...

How do you handle the legal side of things, getting contracts drawn up when you win a contract or whatever? Solicitor on retainer? Pay to get a contract drawn up only? Buy a template and modify it yourself?

Mods move this to professional section if you prefer, but it's not contracting-related
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