Business Forms

Do you produce television or radio programs in Canada? Use this template to prepare a Broadcast Recording Agreement for musical artists who appear on those programs.

• The artist allows the producer to record a performance solely for use in the broadcast and re-broadcast of the program.
• The artist also grants the producer the right to use the artist's name and likeness to promote the program.
• All recordings of the broadcast, in any format, are the property of the producer. The artist will be credited on all transcripts of the program containing the performance.
• The agreement is non-exclusive and the artist has the right to record to record the material for any other party.
• The artist retains an option to purchase the master recording of the performance.
• This is a ready-made template that saves you time writing your performer contracts.
• This contract was written to comply with Canadian laws.

Sign a Broadcast Recording Agreement with a musical artist appearing on a television or radio program with this downloadable template for US broadcasters.

• The producer has the right to record the artist's performance only for the purposes of the broadcast and any re-broadcast.
• The agreement contains the standard consent for the producer to use the artist's name and likeness.
• The producer has sole ownership of all recordings of the broadcast.
• The artist will receive credit in all transcripts and copies of the program.
• The artist has the right to record to record the material at any time.
• The artist also has an option to purchase the master recording.
• The USA Broadcast Recording Agreement can be used for TV or radio programs produced anywhere in the United States or its territories.
• Form available in MS Word format.

Prepare an Agreement for Sale of Business between a business broker and a client with this fully editable template.

• The broker will list the business for sale, identify potential buyers and act on behalf of the seller to complete a sale.
• The broker's commission rate will be calculated as a percentage of the sale price or a minimum fixed rate, whichever is more.
• The seller grants the broker a lien over the business assets until the commission is paid in full.
• The parties agree to arbitration in the event of a dispute.
• This template includes a confidentiality agreement which potential buyers must sign before reviewing confidential business information of the seller.
• Available in MS Word format, easy to use and customize.
• This is a generic form that can be used in many jurisdictions.

Do you market and sell franchises in the U.S.? Write up your customer contracts quickly and easily with this Business Agency Sales Agreement template.

• The franchisor (customer) appoints the agent as its exclusive sales agent to develop, market and sell its franchises worldwide.
• The agent will not represent any business which directly competes with that of the customer, however, the agent may develop, market and sell franchised units for companies that are not in competition with the customer.
• All contracts with franchisees are not binding until accepted by the customer.
• The customer is responsible for its advertising, management, and education and training of franchisees.
• Provided in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.
• Intended to be used only within the United States.

Should you lease space for your business, or should you buy a building? How do you determine the best location? These Business Leasing Checklists can help you find the answers to those questions:

1. Lease vs. Purchase Checklist, to help you determine whether it is in the best interest of your business to lease or purchase both your space and your equipment.
2. Site Pros and Cons Worksheet, to list all the advantages and disadvantages of a number of potential site locations.
3. Leased Premises Checklist, which contains a list of items that you need to research when evaluating a prospective lease location for your business.

These Business Leasing Checklists are provided in MS Word format and are easy to download and use.

Are you looking for commercial space to lease for your business? Use this free Leasing Location Worksheet to help you list the pros and cons of each potential location.

Trying to decide on the best name for your new business? Use this free worksheet to record the pros and cons of each of your choices.

A suitable business name should be meaningful, and appropriate for your target market. It should be a name reflects the character of your business and the products or services you provide.

The worksheet allows you to:

1. list several names that appeal to you,
2. answer some questions about each name, and
3. help you narrow your choice to a memorable and catchy name that will brand your company in a positive way with the public.

This free Business Name Worksheet is available as a downloadable Word file which is fully editable.

Send a copy of your Business Plan to a potential investor for their review and consideration together with this easy-to-use template Cover Letter.

Raise additional operating capital from investors to expand your company into international territories with this Business Plan Template for Expansion into Foreign Markets.

• This template is for a business with a proven performance record.
• Investor equity capital will be raised through the issue of securities, the type and nature of which is open for negotiations, subject to the rights of existing shareholders.
• The Business Plan includes a financial model and a Confidentiality Agreement to protect against disclosure of your proprietary information.
• Each section of this Business Plan template contains instructions to help you complete the document.
• The template is available in MS Word format and is totally editable to fit your specific circumstances.

Find lenders and investors to help you bring a new product to market with this fully editable Business Plan template prepared specifically for manufacturing and marketing products.

• The intent of this Business Plan is to obtain funding from investors by issuing them shares in the company in return for their investment, or by a combination of investment funds and loan proceeds through a bank or other lender.
• Each section of the document includes instructions and guidelines on how to complete it.
• The template includes sample pro forma financial projections.

Buy and download the template and get started writing your winning Business Plan today.