Don’t be Afraid to Use the Pause Clause
When clients don’t pay or communicate, your agency needs to protect its time and resources. Review key elements of a creative agency work stoppage clause.
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Strategies for Negotiating Contracts in a Weak Economy
A weak economy often means creative and digital agencies are paid less than what they’re owed. Explore ways to negotiate safer client service agreements.
Stopping Scope Creep in Your Agency to Preserve Project Profitability
It’s easier for agencies to prevent scope creep than it is to react to it. Learn where scope creep actually comes from and how to regain your profitably.
Can’t Tell if Your Contract Might Need an Update? Use this Non-Legal Checklist to Find Out.
Agency contracts with outdated formatting and language often point to greater business issues. Review this checklist you can apply to your own documents.
New Year Legal Check Up for Agencies
It’s a good idea to annually review your agency’s contracts, policies, and documents. Discover what areas you may need to update from a legal perspective.
Increase Your Fees if Clients Seek Changes in Your Agency’s Contracts
Changes to your standard contract mean your creative agency needs to adjust its pricing accordingly. Learn how to get more value out of your contracts.
Good Writing in Contracts Matters for Agencies
You don’t need a legal dictionary to write enforceable contracts. Clear language can differentiate your agency and drive more value for you and your clients.
How to Leverage Legal to Boost Your Agency’s Profits
Creative agencies are always seeking to boost profitability. One overlooked strategy is to view legal as a tool to create value, not just an overhead cost.
What’s the Right Fee Structure and Billing Model for Your Agency?
The same fee structure won’t work for every engagement. Learn more about various billing models to determine if you’re capturing as much value as possible.
Key Criteria for Evaluating Your Agency’s Service Agreements and SOWs
Review this list of key criteria when evaluating your MSAs and SOWs to protect your agency and ensure you get paid if a client relationship goes south.
The Creative Agency’s Guide to Getting Paid
Clients will scrutinize payment terms more than any other part of your contract. Learn what language and provisions you need to get paid in full and on time.
How to Write Payment Triggers into Digital Agency Contracts
Getting your digital agency paid is a lot easier when your MSA or SOW spells out the payment triggers. Consider these tips when drafting your next contact.
