Isn’t it exciting?! Whether it is your first or 100th client it always feels good to get that relationship started. You know you sealed the deal when that contract is signed.
Although a contract won’t always prevent a client from reneging on your agreement, it definitely helps to prevent any confusion as to what you have been hired to do. This not only helps cover you but it also protects them. This can be anything from timeframes, your payment agreements, what your fee does and does not include as well as defining confidentiality. Having a contract is a concrete way for you, or your client, to review the original agreements if there is ever a misunderstanding or need for clarification.
So how do you have someone sign something if they are thousand miles away? What if you need it in a timely manner? There are several great tools out there to send contracts. Here are a couple that we would recommend.
E-Signature
E-Signature is an easy-to-use tool that brings a multitude of benefits to businesses and consumers. This software enables users to fill out and sign documents online, from your home, office, or using any web browser. This saves time, helps with the efficiency, limits the paper trail, saves your money and hassle on postage, and protects security and privacy, and so many other benefits. This can be anything from a contract, non-disclosure agreements, employment applications, forms, to dozens of other business documents. It is a simple upload and send to your new client.
Hello Sign
HelloSign allows you to sign documents, request signatures from up to 20 different people, and once the document is fully executed, everyone gets a copy delivered to their inbox. This is one of the best if you need multiple people in different locations to sign. You are able to see and track your document progress with status notifications that keep you in the loop. They have a team management tool that allows you to add professional touches such as branding, a logo, taglines and so much more. To keep documents safe, secure, and private, they use SSL encryption during the transit. So there is nothing to worry about except how to knock the socks off your new clients.
Right Signature
Right Signature enables you to close more deals in less time, reduce paper and in expenses, avoid fax (who faxes anymore!) hassles, cut cycle time from weeks to just a few hours. This allows you to create a robust digital professional document. With its easy-to-use design, it allows you to fill out the form and sign with a handwritten mouse signature, mobile signature, self-service documents, reusable templates and much more.
You can see that the main idea between all of these services really is the same. You can see which one fits your needs best. These are just a few of many tools you should implement to your business for your protection as well as your clients. Not only does it make you look professional, but the contract is a key to your safety as a new business owner. These resources allow you to send your contracts or terms and conditions to clients all around the world, so set your sights high. When you take your business seriously others will as well.