Gig Economy and Self-Employment

Start Your Own Snow Removal Business

Set up your own snow removal business this winter and attract customers with a customizable Snow Removal Service Contract. This contract template is suitable for both commercial and residential clients, making it versatile for a range of service opportunities.

Scope of Services

As the contractor, you will provide essential snow removal and plowing services as needed throughout the winter months. The services may include plowing, snow blowing, salting, sanding, and other related snow management tasks, tailored to the specific requirements of each customer.

Fee Structure

Customers will be charged a fee for each instance of snow removal. The charges are determined based on the size and number of areas to be serviced, as well as the specific type of snow removal service provided.

Customer Responsibilities

Customers are responsible for removing vehicles, outdoor furniture, and any other items from the designated work areas prior to the contractor’s arrival. The contractor is not liable for any damage to items that are not removed from these areas.

Contractor Liability and Insurance

The contractor will maintain comprehensive general liability insurance throughout the term of the contract. However, the contractor will not be held responsible for any damage to landscaping, fencing, fixtures, or other items that are concealed by snow accumulation, nor for any damage resulting from snow removal equipment coming into contact with pavement or other surfaces.

Employee Safety

For safety reasons, the contractor's employees are not permitted to work during periods of severe weather or extremely low temperatures.

Get Started Today

Don’t let winter slow you down. Download the Snow Removal Service Contract form and begin earning income as soon as the snow starts to fall.

Landscapers, write up customer contracts for your business quickly and easily with this downloadable Landscaping Contract.

• The Contract puts all of your terms of service in writing, including:
  • invoicing and payments,
  • consultations with clients as to choice of plantings,
  • scope of services to be provided (landscaping, groundskeeping, maintenance),
  • frequency of services (weekly, bi-weekly, etc).
• This template can be easily customized with your business logo and contact information. Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.

Create customized service agreements for your furniture repair business with this template Furniture Repair and Refinishing Contract.

Furniture repair and restoration is an art that is being revived due to rising prices and an increasing consumer demand for reducing, reusing and recycling. It can be a profitable business, especially as a side hustle, and it requires little startup capital compared to other business ventures. 

Scope of the Contract

Provisions of the Contract cover a number of issues, including:

• pricing and payment terms,
• additional insurance to be paid for by customer,
• charges for returned checks,
• termination of the contract,
• warranty of the work performed,
• limitation of liability of contractor.

Format and Use

This document template is available in MS Word format and is fully customizable and reusable. It is a generic contract that can be used almost anywhere.

Sign up new customers for your mobile computer repair service with this downloadable service contract template.

Mobile computer repair services are essential for home offices and busy entrepreneurs. This service contract template contains provisions for both onsite residential computer servicing at the customer's home and for offsite repairs at the technician's workshop.

Key Provisions

• Customer Backups. The customer is responsible for backing up all data and files, and for removing all disks and other media.
• Warranty. The template includes clauses for certified warranty work, if applicable.
• Payment. Payment for services is due upon completion. Specially ordered parts must be paid for in advance.
• Liability. The contract includes limitation of liability and indemnification provisions, to protect the service provider from lawsuits and claims for damages.
• Schedules. The Appendix to the agreement lists the services provided, in-home requirements, fee schedule, and available service hours.

Format and Legal Applicability

The contract template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable, so you can customize it with your logo and contact information. Pay for the form once, use it as often as necessary.

This Mobile Computer Repair Service Agreement is a generic legal form which can be used anywhere.

Sign up customers for your holiday lights display business with this easy-to-use Christmas Light Installation Contract form for commercial / retail businesses and municipal accounts.

• This contract can be used for large indoor or outdoor commercial displays, or for multiple locations on municipal property (such as city parks, boulevards, in front of administrative buildings, etc).
• The customer is responsible for preparing the locations so that installation can proceed on the agreed date(s). If the contractor has to hire additional workers to complete the displays on time, the customer agrees to pay any additional labor charges.
• The contractor will perform regular inspections to ensure that the lights and display items are working properly. The contractor will be available for emergency repairs outside of regular hours, for an additional fee.
• The customer will provide portable toilets if any of the installations are outdoors and not within easy access to bathroom facilities.
• The contractor will arrange for any traffic rerouting or lane closures, and will obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Any aerial lifts or other specialized heavy equipment required for the installation will be operated only by properly licensed operators.
• The contractor indemnifies the customer against any actions, damages or costs arising from the installation of the lights and displays.
• Download the contract template today and get your lights and display business off to a great start!

Start a side gig tutoring students full-time or part-time. Sign up clients with this easy downloadable Tutoring Contract template.

If you have the expertise and ambition to tutor students, you can turn it into a paying proposition. This contract template is purpose-built for providing tutoring services to clients. Key provisions include:

• Fees are charged on a per-student basis. The contract contains alternate provisions for fees to be charged either by the hour or at a fixed rate.
• Study materials are not provided by the tutor and must be purchased by the client.
• Rescheduling. Tutoring sessions will not be extended for students who arrive late. Rescheduling or cancellation of tutoring sessions must be arranged with the tutor in advance.
• Missed Sessions. If the student misses a specified number of consecutive tutoring sessions, the contract will be terminated.
• Indemnification. The client indemnifies and holds the tutor harmless for any unsatisfactory academic results. The tutor makes no guarantees regarding the student's scholastic performance or achievements.
• Independent Contractor. The tutor is an independent contractor and is not an employee of the client.
• Confidentiality. The tutor agrees to keep all of the student's information and performance records confidential.

This Tutoring Contract template is an editable legal agreement that you can customize to fit the services you offer. It is a generic contract that can be used almost anywhere.

Prepare a DJ Services Contract to supply musical entertainment for a client event with this easy-to-use downloadable template.

This is a generic contract in MS Word format and is fully customizable. It can be used almost anywhere.

Key Provisions of DJ Contract

• Setup and Tear-down. The client must ensure that the venue is open for the DJ to access the setup area prior to the event in order to assemble and test the sound system and equipment, and after the event for tear-down.
• Outdoor Venue Provisions. Outdoor venues must provide adequate shelter to protect the music equipment and the DJ against inclement weather. The DJ has the right to stop or cancel the performance if the weather poses a danger.
• Insurance. The client must ensure that the venue carries sufficient and appropriate insurance.
• Right to Stop Performance. The DJ has the right to suspend or stop the performance in the event of circumstances which present a reasonable threat of injury, damage or loss to or by the DJ.
• DJ Requirements. The contract template contains clauses for specifying space, electrical and setup requirements for the DJ's equipment.
• Miscellaneous Clauses. The template also includes provisions covering (among other things):
  • music programming,
  • indemnification by the client,
  • cancellation by either party,
  • force majeure.

Seizure Liability Clause

The contract form includes a seizure clause to protect the DJ from liability for injuries suffered from any persons experiencing seizures when exposed to the music system's lights.

Create a comprehensive business plan for a painting contractor with this customizable template.

Starting Your Own Painting Business

Are you considering launching a painting business but concerned about the initial investment? Securing a start-up loan is a common solution, but obtaining one requires careful preparation and planning.

The Importance of a Business Plan

To qualify for a start-up loan, lenders will require a comprehensive Business Plan. For painting contractors, a tailored plan is essential to address the unique aspects of the industry and to demonstrate your preparedness and viability to potential lenders.

What is Included in the Painting Contractor Business Plan

• Market Analysis and Marketing Strategy: An evaluation of your target market, competition, and a plan for how you will attract and retain customers.
• Financial Model: Detailed financial projections and forecasts that outline your expected costs, revenue, and profitability.
• Instructions: Guidance on how to complete each section of the business plan, ensuring that all critical information is included.
• Confidentiality Agreement: A document designed to protect your proprietary information, including financial data, from unauthorized disclosure by third parties.

Lenders Want to See a Business Plan

Lenders will not consider providing funding unless you present a credible business plan that outlines your goals and strategies for the next three to five years. A well-prepared plan demonstrates your commitment and increases your chances of obtaining the financing you need.

Get Started Today

Take the first step toward building your painting business by downloading the Painting Contractor Business Plan template. This resource provides the structure and guidance you need to create a compelling and effective plan.

Prepare a 3-year business plan for a tailoring and alterations business with this downloadable Business Plan Template.

Why do I need a business plan?

When you're starting your own business, you will probably need a loan to cover start-up and operating expenses, buy equipment, lease a space (unless you're working from your home), pay for advertising and promotional materials, and cover legal and accounting costs.

Lenders will want to know that you understand the risks and challenges involved in starting a new business. That's what your business plan is for - to outline your strategy for growing the business and creating revenue.

What is included in this template?

The business plan template includes:

• Market analysis and marketing strategy.
• 3-year financial forecast model.
• Confidentiality Agreement to protect your proprietary information, such as financial data.
• Instructions to help you complete each section.

Format and Use

The Business Plan for Tailoring Service is available in MS Word format and totally editable to fit your specific circumstances. This template can be used anywhere.