Structure payments on a per-project basis, and require the contractor to submit invoices. Avoid salary payments, hourly payments, or any guaranteed “retainer” that is not tracked to performance. Specify the conditions for termination of the relationship—and do not make the arrangement terminable at will.
Required to have a minimum net worth of $45,000 or post a $50,000 surety bond. Required to have at least 5 years of experience. Work on individual contracts valued at $120,000 or more, or multiple projects valued at over $750,000 over a 12-month period.
In the area of law, for a contract to be legally enforceable, several requirements must be met, including an offer; acceptance of that offer; mutual understanding of the agreement; capacity to agree; an item or service; consideration in exchange for the item or service; and legality of the contract itself, including ...
Standard independent contractor invoices should include the following: Title of the document. Your business logo. Your business information. Client's business/contact information. Date of the invoice. Invoice number. List of services/hours. Your invoice should include the total amount due.