Find out if your agency’s MSA and SOW measure up with a Matchstick contract analysis and Report Card.
Learn how to structure deposit agreements that safeguard your agency’s financial stability and client commitments. Discover strategies for setting deposit amounts, implementing kill fees, and communicating terms effectively to reduce risks and maintain cash flow.
Learn practical tools and strategies to manage client delays, protect your agency’s profitability, and keep projects on track. Discover how clear communication, flexible scheduling, and contractual safeguards can make all the difference.
Discover how a Pricing Matrix can help agencies align client choices with costs, protect margins, and ensure transparency in pricing discussions. Learn to use this tool to navigate contract adjustments while maintaining profitability.
A crucial part of project success is clearly defining a client’s obligations on the project and the consequences if they fail to meet those obligations.
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.
Learn more about the pros and cons of using late fees, interest rates, and convenience fees to encourage prompt payments from your creative agency’s clients.
New clients are often cool with proposals, but quickly sour when the contract comes. A pricing matrix puts you in the best position during negotiation.
Unpaid invoices are an unfortunate part of life for agencies. Learn what step you can take to collect the money you’re owed before resorting to litigation.
Client contract negotiations can be a long, arduous process for many creative agencies. Discover how to negotiate MSAs and SOWs more effectively.
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.
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.
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.
