Business Forms

General contractors in the U.S. can use this template Subcontractor Agreement to hire subtrades to provide materials, labor and equipment for a construction project.

• The subcontractor is responsible for paying its own employees and other subcontractors it retains on the job, and for remitting taxes.
• The subcontractor must carry its own liability insurance and worker's compensation insurance.
• The subcontractor is responsible for the actions of its employees and subcontractors, and agrees to reimburse the prime contractor for all damage to the work site as a result of negligence or willful misconduct. The subcontractor also indemnifies the prime contractor against claims and damages.
• The subcontractor agrees to perform the work in accordance with industry standards, all applicable laws, building codes, and the builder's plans and specifications.
• The parties agree to submit disputes to binding arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules.
• Available in MS Word format. Fully editable and easy to use.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

Grant a franchisee the right to use a franchisor's logos and trade marks in running its fast food franchise under this Sub-license Agreement.

• The sublicensor has the right to cancel the Agreement and shut down the franchise outlet on written notice to the new franchisee (as sublicensee), if gross sales targets are not met.
• The franchisee must purchase product and supplies from suppliers approved by the franchisor.
• The franchisee must maintain the premises up to the standards required by the franchisor.
• The franchisor has the right to enter and inspect the premises and operations.
• The franchisee must make monthly sales reports and provide financial and accounting information regularly.
• This legal contract template is available in MS Word format and is fully customizable.

Does your workplace have a Substance Abuse Policy? Create one with this downloadable template which addresses:

• no-tolerance stance regarding substance abuse on the job;
• alcohol and drug testing procedures;
• drug screening as a condition of employment;
• the company's right to search lockers and personal items on company premises;
• confidentiality of testing and search results;
• disciplinary actions for violations;
• drug and alcohol counseling provided by the company;
• mandatory drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion.

It's easy to write a Substance Abuse Policy with this customizable digital template. Download yours now.

Every family business should have a succession plan in place.

This article will help you identify the issues to consider when planning your succession plan / exit strategy so that you can retire and pass on your business to the next generation.

Why does a family business need a succession plan?

This article by the Harvard Business Review discusses the reasons why family business owners need to design a transition plan to avoid tension, discord and disruption to business operations.

Topics Discussed

The topics covered in "Succession Planning and the Family Business" include:

• Examining the reasons for leaving the business to a specific family member.
• The most common mistakes in crafting a family-based succession plan.
• Determining what is best for succeeding generations.
• Tips for creating a successful succession plan.

Author Credit

This expert guide was written by Phil Thompson, business lawyer and corporate counsel in Ontario, Canada.

Hire a management firm to manage your software support contracts with this Management Agreement.

• The management firm is hired on an independent contractor basis.
• Duties of the manager will include management of software maintenance and support contracts with the clients customers, including providing technical support.
• The manager must maintain complete and accurate records, and will invoice the company monthly for its services (charged on an hourly basis) plus any allowable expenses.
• The agreement is not exclusive, and the manager is not required to devote all of its time and efforts to managing the clients business.
• This contract template is downloadable and can be easily customized to fit your business needs.
• This is a generic legal form which does not contain specific references to the laws of any particular country or region.

Draft a Sustainable Waste Management Policy for your workplace with this downloadable editable template.

• The Policy governs the handling and disposal of all waste generated by the business in its workplace, including:
  • non-hazardous domestic waste,
  • recyclable waste,
  • municipal solid waste,
  • hazardous waste,
  • electronic waste.
• It sets out the responsibilities and roles of management, staff, the Waste Manager, procurement department, computing department, health and safety committee, and the waste management company/companies contracted by the business to handle waste removal and disposal.
• Training and information provided to all staff.
• Annual audits and reviews.
• Consequences of failure to comply.
• Available in MS Word format.

USA talent agents, write up an Agency Agreement for a client quickly and easily with this easy contract template.

Purpose of Agency Agreement

This form of Agreement can be used by talent agencies to sign up bands, solo musicians, and other performers.

The relationship between the agent and the artist is that of independent contractors, and not that of employer and employee.

Responsibilities of Parties

The agent will provide talent promotion and development services to the artist. The agent will devote as much of its time and energy as are required to perform its duties.

The artist agrees to perform all engagements arranged by the agent.

Compensation

The agent will be paid a commission calculated as a percentage of all gross compensation earned by the artist during the term of the Agreement.

Format and Legal Jurisdiction

The Talent Agency Agreement is available in MS Word format and is fully editable and reusable, making it both flexible and cost-effective for your business.

This legal contract template is governed by U.S. laws and is recommended for use only in the United States.

Use this downloadable template to prepare a Teaming Agreement for a proposal to be submitted jointly by a prime contractor and subcontractor.

• The parties will prepare and present the proposal in the hope of being awarded a contract to provide products and/or services to the client.
• Each of the parties will bear its own costs and expenses, and risks and liabilities.
• The parties' relationship is that of independent contractors. The agreement does not constitute a partnership or joint venture.
• The agreement specifically does not provide for the sharing of profits or losses.
• All proposal material will be submitted to the prime contractor, to be incorporated into the proposal.
• The prime contractor will have the final decision on the form and content of all materials submitted in the proposal.
• If the prime contractor is successful in being awarded the contract, it will award a subcontract to the subcontractor.
• Available in MS Word format and fully customizable.

Retain a technical expert to act as an advisor to a company with this Technical Advisor Services Agreement.

• The expert will provide business, financial, technical, and scientific advice to the company.
• The expert will be compensated with stock options and reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the performance of his or her duties.
• The expert agrees to keep all proprietary information of the company confidential, and not to disclose or use any of it except as required in the performance of his or her duties.
• This Technical Advisory Services Agreement template is available in Microsoft Word format and is fully customizable to meet your needs.

License your technology and know-how to a manufacturer who will manufacture and sell your products under this Technology Transfer Agreement.

• The manufacturer is granted an exclusive license to use the technology and know-how within a defined territory.
• The owner of the technology (the grantor) will provide all required technology, training and technical assistance.
• The manufacturer will pay the grantor a royalty on each sale of products within the territory.
• Either party may develop improvements to the products, and must disclose such improvements to the other party.
• On improvements developed by the manufacturer, the owner will have the exclusive royalty-free license outside the territory, and the manufacturer will have the exclusive royalty-free license inside the territory.
• The parties will jointly perform verification tests on the products.
• This is a generic legal form which does not contain references to the specific laws of any country, and can be used in many jurisdictions.