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As a small service business, you want to avoid expensive lawayers, but make sure your contracts are airtight. These websites and articles give you lots of great do-it-yourself legal help. We've also got some useful information on the basics of running a small business.

Documents for Contractors
Andreas Ramos, a cool guy and great programmer has put together a set of useful and free documentation for independent contractors and service firms including a consulting contract template.

Negotiating Technology Contracts
Interesting article on how to negotiate when you need to buy hardware or software.

Nolo Press Website
This is the website for information on legal issues. Nolo Press founded the legal self-help movement. They print a wide variety of book on legal topics. Anyone planning to set up their own business or just subcontract, should make this website their first stop.

Setting a Course for Disaster

Paula Weber   Gantthead.com
A short article on the benefits of having a contract in place before a project starts.

So You Want to Be a Contractor - 20 Questions to determine your Legal Status
Miriam Ziemelis,  Gantthead.com
Read this article if you plan to become an independent contractor or plan to hire contractors.

Why you should use Written Contracts
Poznak Law Firm, Ltd

More Contract Basics
Poznak Law Firm, Ltd

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