JBenson 14 Report post Posted September 25, 2005 I am new to the business. Do you all use carbonless copies for bids to avoid not getting paid. Right now i do not have any forms but planned on just invoicing my customers. if there is no signed agreement am i asking for trouble. I buy and remodel houses as a side gig and most of my work i hire out is given to me in the form of a computer printout with no signed copies of the price and the break down of what each portion cost. Do i need to have a signed paper for power washing thank you in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie 14 Report post Posted September 25, 2005 No contracts you are asking for trouble. Make up one for you own protection. Are you insured? Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBenson 14 Report post Posted September 25, 2005 I do have 1,000,000 in coverage. Do your contracts have copies so the customer can have one or do they just sign and you keep the contract? I imagine having copies is preffered and i will someday get them but i am trying to get going. thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sflasealcoating 14 Report post Posted September 28, 2005 Type up an agreement that u think suits your needs on word or whatever program you choose, have a place for the clients name, number, total job cost ect... at the bottom have a signature line .... office depot will print out carbonless copy pages that have a white front and a yellow reciept page they keep one you keep one after its sighned.... never NEVER start a job without getting a deposit i always get a 50% up front and 50% when completed. Though a sighned copy means a little....lets face it you have a 500 .00 job they dotn pay you, you have a contract with them what can you do??? take them to small claims court spend monthes most people say its not worht it. If you have a persons 50% at least your covered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian 155 Report post Posted September 29, 2005 office depot also sells actual carbon paper, so you might be able to print 2 copies of whatever, have them sign, and then you have a signed copy for yourself. Kind of old fashioned but I still do alot of business that way. or.... you can buy a bundle of blank carbonless work orders or invoices that have 2 or 3 copies that just tear away and you can hand write the info in them. I have a painter friend that does it that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl 14 Report post Posted September 29, 2005 Hey guys i think Delco Cleaning Systems has a sample contract on its web site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
