Construction Equipments – We Cannot Live Without It
Good news! We're expanding the definition of "consulting" to include everything you've been doing all this time...
Are you a student? An entrepreneur? A stay-at-home mom? Do you want to make some spare cash in your free time? Consulting is now available for all. No need to work at a formal company with set hours and requirements, just get in touch with us and we'll show you how easy it is to make money on your own terms.
One of the biggest misconceptions about our service is that consultants are just glorified babysitters...but don't be fooled. We don't expect you to spend your entire day taking care of other people's problems. You'll be paid to solve others' problems, but only when they're ready to pay you. That's it...we can make that work for you.
The most frequently asked questions we get are about the process of setting up your own business and the requirements for joining our team:
How do I get paid? When can I start working? What happens if we don't make a sale?
First, let me just say there are no requirements for joining our team, so don't let any of these scare you away from applying! All you have to do is sign up at www.consultingbabysitters.com and fill out your basic personal information so that we can locate you. Easy, right?
Second: How will we be paid? You'll be paid for each successful sale that you secure. If you secure a $1,000 sale from someone who needs your consulting services, then the company who's hiring you pays us first. Once your service has been completed, the company will pay us back our initial investment and then send the remainder of your payment (the $1,000 in this example) to your bank account.
Third: How long can I work with them? You are paid on a per-hour basis, and you can start working immediately as long as we have a contract in place. The contract is typically 3 months, but you can continue to negotiate more time on top of that, if you desire.
Fourth: What happens if we don't make a sale? We really don't want this to happen, but if it does...well...it's part of the game so let's not get too stressed about it! Just keep on trying until you get that first sale.
We'll be careful not to schedule too many people at once so that we don't overwhelm our own sales team. We'll also make sure to never schedule two people at the same time, or two people in the same market. We want to give everyone the best chance at success, and we'll do everything in our power to make sure that you're always getting the most out of your time with us.
If you want to sign up for a trial period where we can keep track of your progress, sending out feedback on how well you're doing each week, and creating a better learning experience for both of us, then just fill out the form at www.consultingbabysitters.com.
We're looking forward to working with you!
- Casey
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Just one question: Did that work? Did everyone get it? If so, awesome! If not, let me know what you didn't understand and we'll fix that for next week. This is the only way we can better ourselves and the only way my blog will continue to grow. So keep those comments coming! Now...go out there and sell your services...and here's a copy of our contract for consulting services :] ] Here's what it says:
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This is a legal agreement between the Babysitter ___________________ (Company) and _________________ (Consultant). It includes a description of services to be rendered, fees and bonuses, and other terms and conditions that the parties agree to abide by.
The Company will pay the Consultant $1,000 a month for serving as a consultant in the marketing department or $500 a month for providing general advice on any area of business at _______________________ (Company Address). The payment period begins on ____________ (Start Date). The monthly payment is due at the beginning of each month and can be wired directly into your bank account.
The Consultant agrees to provide following consulting services for the Company:
* To provide marketing consultation based on experience in this industry on an as-needed basis via Skype.
* To provide free marketing advice for the Company for a period of one week, following which the Company will pay the Consultant $500.
The Consultant is not an employee of the Company and is not entitled to any benefits or other compensation. The Consultant's services are provided as an on-call position, meaning that if no consultee needs service during a month, she will not be paid. Should a consultee use the services of the Consultant in a manner that requires consultation over more than seven (7) consecutive days in any month, then the Company may deduct her consulting fee from her compensation package during that month only.
All payments will be made directly to the Consultant via her Bank Account within two (2) days of the end of each month. The Company will not be responsible for late or non-payment invoices.
The Consultant is obligated to provide accurate and meaningful marketing advice that assists the Company in meeting its goals, while respecting the rights and privacy of other stakeholders. The Consultant's services are not to include:
* Providing information about any other company or individual that is in competition with the Company.
* Providing written materials, including scripts, audio files or video presentations for marketing purposes.
* Making inappropriate suggestions regarding consumer issues or trends, such as by making referrals to inappropriate websites, blogs or social media sites.
In the event of a conflict between this agreement and any agency agreement between the Consultant and any person engaged to provide services on behalf of the Company, this agreement shall prevail over such agency agreement.
If any provision of this agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this agreement shall not be affected thereby.
Both parties agree that, in cancelling this agreement, either party may demand in writing the return of any monies previously paid under the terms and conditions of this agreement.
The Company will not interfere with any services performed by the Consultant while under contract with the Company.
In consideration for services to be provided hereunder, whether or not services are actually rendered as described on Exhibit A, the Consultant accepts these Terms and Conditions as part of a binding agreement.
Exhibit A: Service Agreement.
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In the event that this agreement is terminated, due to termination of pay by the Company or otherwise, the Consultant agrees that before being paid any sums under this agreement, she shall return all records and documents relating to this agreement.
The parties agree as follows:
1. The Consultant will pay a one-time fee of $500 upon commencement of this agreement for payment to cover administrative fees.
2. The Company will pay $1,000 per month for marketing services as specified.
3. The Consultant shall be available for on-call calls as needed during the monthly payment period (currently 12:00pm to 10:00pm PST).
4. Should the Consultant stop working for the Company before completion of the seven (7) consecutive days of consulting services required by a consultant under this agreement, any unpaid monies at that time will be deducted from future compensation and paid within seven (7) business days.
5. The Consultant agrees to provide marketing advice that is truthful and non-deceptive, based on facts and independent research.
6. Both parties agree to not interfere with each other's business during the course of this agreement. This shall include all clients, staff members and business contacts, as applicable.
7. The Consultant is responsible for providing the Company with copies of all marketing materials she creates during the course of this agreement, via email attachment in Word format or equivalent.
8. Upon the discontinuation of services, the Company will pay a one-time fee of $500 to cover administrative fees.
9. The Consultant shall return all records and documents relating to this agreement within thirty (30) days of termination by either party.
In consideration for services to be provided hereunder, whether or not services are actually rendered as described on Exhibit A, the Consultant accepts these Terms and Conditions as part of a binding agreement.
Exhibit A: Service Agreement.
By signing here below and in return for sum of $1,000.00 payable in monthly installments, we hereby consent to the terms and conditions contained in this agreement. We have read and understand the terms contained herein and agree that those terms are fair and reasonable.
This contract will be effective upon acceptance by both parties, unless otherwise specified. Once I accept this contract by signing it below, I understand that it is binding on me. I also certify that I am 18 years of age or older, a legal adult in the United States of America, or over 21 years old if an employee of the company with which this agreement is being entered into.
I understand that both the contracting parties are obligated to act in accordance with this agreement. In the event either party breaches this agreement and fails to perform, they will be liable for all damages and losses incurred. I have read and understood the agreement, understand it's content, understand my rights and responsibilities as a party to it, and I agree that it is fair, reasonable, and within my verbal or written understanding of its content. I certify that all of the above statements are true and correct in full compliance with applicable law.
I acknowledge receipt of this agreement.
By signing below I agree to all provisions outlined above, including payment obligations as outlined above.
Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________
PARTY A: Company Name Address: _________________
Phone/Email Signature3
PARTY B: Consultant Name Address: __________________ Phone/Email Signature4
Exhibit B: Business Lawyer Review Comments.
NOTES & KEY TERMS
1. Termination provision - be careful with time-related termination language. It is better to be specific rather than general with this type of provision because it can cause a lot of confusion—especially if you are dealing with international work. Remember that time zones and business hours can be tricky.
2. Confidentiality - this is important whether your work is confidential or not. Confidential information can include information about the company, its assets, and personnel, sales figures and forecasts for the future. Anything you learn about a company in the course of your work will be considered confidential as long as it is not publicly known through a variety of means such as press releases, trade journals, industry publications or open sources on the internet (e.g., Wikipedia). You should always assume that information you receive during the course of your work is confidential until such time as the company makes it public or it can be reasonably inferred from its nature that it is not confidential.
3. Attorney review - you can specify that you would like your attorney or other expert to review the contract before signing. This is an excellent idea in order to get objective feedback on the terms and viability of the document. This person will also guarantee that all terms are enforceable by a court of law in your state or country.
4. Language - you can encourage the consultant to use specific language when they enter into this agreement with the company. This will help to limit misunderstandings later on in case there are any discrepancies or disputes. For example, if you are concerned about what kind of rights and obligations the company has over this agreement, then specify that using "and/or" or "and/or in connection with" language will help avoid any confusion.
5. Pay-per-call model - this is a very common model in contract work today because it is convenient and economical for both parties involved. However, it is very important that you carefully review the pay-per-call agreement in order to understand the terms and conditions. Make sure you ask the consultant if there are any limits on work hours, prohibited uses of information, or any other issues that may arise during this type of relationship.
6. Policy regarding non-compete - some companies have agreements in place where they prohibit their consultants from working for another company within a certain distance or period of time after they leave their position at our company. Be sure to ask how long your consultant will be prohibited from performing these types of services and what options are available if you choose to terminate this relationship.
7. Sick days - many companies have specific policies in place regarding sick days and other types of benefits. You should make sure that you ask the consultant if they have any issues with using the company's sick day policy in order to avoid any misunderstandings later on.
8. Other resources - in your agreement, make it clear that there are no restrictions or limitations on direct or indirect referral of business by your consultant or anyone else who is related to them for potential referral (e.g., spouse, children, parents, etc.)
Copyright 2016 MCS Companies
Transactions Team
www.mcscompaniesusa.
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What To Do Next
This is a good time to contact your attorney, accountant or any other business advisor you may use in order to review the information that has been shared here. You can also speak with your accountant and/or attorney with regard to how you should be legally registering and reporting your income so that you are not held liable for any taxes that may be applicable.
You can also contact us if there is any additional information you would like to add in order to support the information shared here. We will be happy to do our part in supporting your business efforts and look forward to hearing from you about what we can do for you.