Business Forms

Write up a contract to develop a project for a client with this customizable Graphic Design Project Agreement template.

• This is a generic legal agreement which is not country-specific and can be used anywhere.
• Any changes to the specifications must be by change order and will constitute additional work and incur additional fees.
• The designer will work up preliminary design sketches at the outset of the project, and will present proofs for the client's approval at each stage of the project development.
• The template contains alternate clauses covering the client's reproduction rights to the project, depending on whether the client will have unlimited or restricted rights.
• The designer retains ownership of all original artwork designed for the project.
• The designer warrants that the project will conform to the specifications, and the designer's liability is limited to adjusting the project to make sure it conforms.
• The client warrants that all materials it supplies to the designer are owned by or licensed to the client.
• The template includes a Contract Change Order form.
• This legal contract clearly defines each party's obligations, and protects your rights to your original work. Get the Graphic Design Project Agreement template and use it for all of your projects.

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

• The main purpose of this Business Plan is to secure start-up funding from a bank or lending company.
• The business model used in the Plan is a sole proprietorship owned and operated by the graphic artist.
• The template includes a market analysis and marketing strategy, a financial model with pro formas, and a Confidentiality Agreement which should be signed by anyone who will be reviewing your Plan.
• The template also contains instructions to help you complete each section.
• Artists are not usually considered good credit risks. Show the loans officers you've done your research and know your market by impressing them with your Business Plan.

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 happen when a franchisee can't meet its obligations. That's why you need to get your franchisees to sign this Guarantee and Indemnification.

• This is a Canadian legal form.
• A principal of the franchisee company guarantees the franchisee's obligations and payment of all amounts payable under the Franchise Agreement.
• The franchisee company indemnifies the franchisor against losses or claims arising as a result of any default on the part of the franchisee.
• The franchisee also acknowledges and agrees to be bound by its covenants as set out in the Franchise Agreement.
• Requiring all franchisees to execute a Guarantee and Indemnification gives you legal recourse if a franchisee goes under or can't perform its obligations.
• You can download the form immediately after purchase.

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.