Business Forms

Would you like to open your own graphic design studio? Use this downloadable template to write your Business Plan.

Are you considering opening your own graphic design studio? You will probably need a loan for start-up capital funding. This downloadable template will guide you through the process of writing a comprehensive Business Plan.

Purpose of the Business Plan

The primary goal of this Business Plan is to secure start-up funding from a bank or lending company. A well-prepared business plan will demonstrate your commitment and understanding of the market to potential lenders.

Business Model

The Business Plan outlines a sole proprietorship owned and operated by the graphic artist. This structure allows for direct control over all aspects of the studio, from creative direction to daily operations.

What is Included in the Template

• Market Analysis and Marketing Strategy: Gain insight into your target market and outline strategies to reach potential clients.
• Financial Model with Pro Formas: Present projected financial statements to illustrate future revenue and expenses.
• Confidentiality Agreement: Ensure that anyone reviewing your Business Plan signs this agreement to protect your business information.
• Instructions: Detailed guidance is provided for completing each section of the template.

Lenders Want to See a Solid Business Plan

Artists are often not seen as strong credit risks. Impress loan officers by showing that you have thoroughly researched your market and prepared a detailed Business Plan. Demonstrating your knowledge and professionalism can improve your chances of obtaining the necessary funding.

Rent tenting campsites to campers with this easy-to-use Group Tent Camping Agreement for USA campground operators.

• Campsite rentals include use of a wash house with toilets, showers, drinking water and laundry facilities. Children under 10 must be accompanied to the wash house.
• Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only.
• Fires are permitted in designated fire pits only, and must be attended at all times.
• The campground quiet hours must be observed.
• All campers camp entirely at their own risk.
• The Group Tent Camping Agreement is available as a MS Word template and is reusable and customizable. It can be posted on your campground website for online reservations.
• Intended to be used for campgrounds within the United States.

Bad things can happen when a franchisee is unable to meet its obligations. Be sure to have all your franchisees sign this Guarantee and Indemnification.

A franchisee may, for any number of reasons, find itself unable to fulfill its obligations under the Franchise Agreement. To protect your business against franchisee default, it is essential to have your franchisees sign a Guarantee and Indemnification Agreement.

Legal Basis and Structure

This document is a Canadian legal form created specifically for franchise relationships. Under the terms of the agreement, a principal of the franchisee company personally guarantees the fulfillment of all obligations and the payment of any amounts owed to the franchisor under the Franchise Agreement.

Indemnification Provisions

The franchisee company agrees to indemnify the franchisor against any losses or claims that arise as a result of the franchisee's default or inability to perform.

Acknowledgment and Covenants

By signing the Guarantee and Indemnification, the principal of the franchisee acknowledges and agrees to be bound personally by the covenants outlined in the Franchise Agreement.

Benefits of Having the Guarantee in Place

Requiring all franchisees to execute this Guarantee and Indemnification provides legal recourse if a franchisee fails to meet its obligations or is unable to continue operating its business.

Access and Governing Law

The Guarantee and Indemnification form is available for immediate download following purchase. The agreement is governed by the laws of Canada.

Make sure your franchisees meet their obligations to you by obtaining a Guaranty of Franchise Obligations from the franchisee, with this template form for USA based franchises.

• The guarantor unconditionally guarantees the complete performance of the franchisee under the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
• The obligations of the guarantor are independent of the obligations of the franchisee.
• The Guaranty is enforceable against the guarantor and his/her personal representatives, successors and assigns, and the death of the guarantor will not terminate the liability of the guarantor.
• If the spouse of a franchisee signs as a guarantor, and the franchisee subsequently remarries, the new spouse must also sign.
• This legal template is available as a downloadable and fully editable MS Word document.
• Intended to be used only by franchises based in the United States.

Learn how to develop strategic marketing, business and operations plans with this 9-page Guide to Business Planning.

• Some of the topics covered by the how-to guide include:
  • straightforward approaches to strategic and business planning,
  • characteristics of strategic planning vs. operational planning,
  • analysis models (SWOT - strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats),
  • what questions to ask when developing your plan,
  • how to prepare operational and investor-oriented business plans.
• Available as a PDF download.

For novices in the film and television industry, the roles of the various departments and people involved in movie / TV production can be confusing. This free guide explains the role of each member of the production team, including:

• The key creative team (producer, director, screenwriter).
• The production department (executive producer, line producer, production manager, etc).
• The script department (story producer, script editor, script co-ordinator).
• The location department (location manager, location assistant, scout).
• The camera department (DP/cinematographer, camera operator, 1st assistant camera operator, etc).
• The sound department (sound recordist, boom operator).
• The grip department (key grip, best boy, dolly grip).
• The electrical department (gaffer, best boy, lighting technician).
• The art department (production designer, art director, set designer, props master, etc).
• The hair and make-up department (make-up artist, hairdresser).
• The wardrobe department (costume designer, costume supervisor, costume standby, etc).
• Post-production (film editor, assistant editor, colorist, etc).
• Visual effects (FX supervisor, compositor, roto artist, etc).
• Post-production sound and music (sound designer, dialogue editor, sound editor, etc).
• Other production crew (casting director, storyboard artist, caterers, etc).
• Interactive media (producer, designer, developer, etc).

The free Guide to Film & TV Production Department Roles is a valuable learning tool for anyone just starting out in the movie business. Download your copy now.

Before rehearsals begin for each new show, inspect the theater venue and identify potential hazards and safety issues with this Hazard Identification Checklist. The inspection covers:

• stage areas,
• wings and backstage,
• orchestra pit,
• dressing rooms,
• stairways and corridors,
• bathrooms and common areas,
• lighting and electrical,
• rigging and fall protection,
• scenery construction,
• special effects.

By reducing the risk of accident or injury to performers and crew, the Hazard Identification Checklist for Stage Performances can help keep your insurance costs down.

Use this easy template to help you create a Hearing Conservation Program for your workplace.

• The template contains sections for:
  • Purpose, objectives and scope of the program.
  • Training of employees.
  • Roles of management and officers.
  • Noise exposure measurement process.
  • Audiometric testing.
  • Employee education and training module.
  • Engineering controls, work practices and administrative noise controls.
  • Personal hearing protection devices.
  • Recordkeeping.
  • Program review and evaluation.
• It also contains several forms for recordkeeping and evaluation purposes.
• Also included is a training module, exam and training log.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your company's needs.

If your business provides high risk sports programs to the public, you need to protect yourself and your employees against injury or wrongful death lawsuits with this Release and Waiver form.

• This form is ideal for businesses that offer such activities as rock climbing, sky diving, bungee jumping, white water rafting, or heavy contact sports.
• The form must be signed by each participant before they can take part in the activity.
• The participant releases the facility, its employees and management from any liability connected with the participant's involvement in the sport or activity.
• The participant assumes full responsibility for all risks associated with the activity and waives his/her rights to file a legal claim.
• This is a fully editable and reusable release form. Buy it, download it, customize for your business, use it as often as you require.
• Don't risk the future of your business - purchase and download the High Risk Sport Release and Waiver Form.

Lease equipment to customers in New Zealand with this easy-to-use downloadable Hire Purchase Agreement form.

• The customer has the option to either rent on a weekly or monthly basis, or to purchase the equipment or machinery over time.
• The customer is responsible for maintaining and insuring the equipment at its own expense.
• The hire company has the right to inspect the equipment from time to time, without notice.
• The customer grants the hire company a security interest over the equipment and over the customer's present and acquired personal property, to secure payment under the agreement.
• If the customer defaults in making payments under the agreement, the hire company has the right to repossess the equipment and/or to appoint a receiver to take possession of the equipment and the customer's personal property used as security.
• The contract includes a Statement of Customer Rights, in accordance with the Credit Contracts Act 1981.
• This is a downloadable MS Word agreement template that is easy to customise to your exact needs.