Contracts

[bryant]

Only weddings and only ppl I don't know, but pretty much know everyone in Central Maine. Or at least they know who I am; if I may boast, but a short time ago I was a nationally competitive long distance runner and gained a lot of local notoriety that way.

[swany]

Use a worksheet with a contract inside of it. Gives them the show they want and me the signed document. They are liable only for $50 to hold their date, an extra $50 if they cancel on that date. All dates booked are negotiable without extra fee if I'm available. The $50 is non refundable to hold their date, but included in the total price. The extra $50 is if I have traveled to their event on the day of the event and it has been cancelled, this I bill them and have not had a refusal the one time it happened. He caught her, the night before. I recently went to officiate a wedding, (I'm ordained) and no wedding and the landowner had no idea, paid me my fee after he informed his son he read his and his girlfriends ceremony and he owed some money. I say make up a worksheet be as professional as possible for your clients but make them sign something for your time and planning their event. Most often it comes across as being a pro with a contract for services that are worth it. I've been told many times I'm the cheapest they found and cannot believe what I give for the money compared to others. Me I'm just trying to make a living and can't believe what others give or should I say don't deliver to undercut me. I charge $70 per hr, five hr min. Then go from there with my other services, such as pictures and officiate the ceremony etc. More than usual I am contracted for all my services, which include lights, smoke, bubbles hula hoops, limbo, karaoke and dj, plus video extras.

[billyo]

just weddings..which i dont do anymore.

[Monolithent]

I use them for weekly shows. They are full of loopholes and not worth the paper they are written on but it shows a far more professional appearance to a bar owner than just "hey, I'm here, I'll work, you pay me" kind of deal.

I considered using them for private functions but didn't think it was worth the hassle. The deposit system (no refund without justification) and full agreed payment before set up policy that I use is extremely effective.

Jon

Monolith Entertainment