Help Please

Comp-U-Doc · 11-04-2007, 03:37 PM

Hello All,

First I want to thank everyone for letting me join this awesome forum! I hope to learn as well as share information!

I started a PC Service company named Comp-U-Doc as so far I am doing ok for a new company.

I do have a question to start off with. I am in search of a GOOD maintenance contract for bi weekly and monthly. If anyone has one or can point me into that direction I would really appreciate the help!

Thank you all and I look forward to being a part of this forum!

Thanks

Terry

**gistek** · 11-04-2007, 03:52 PM

If you put "legal contract" in a search engine you will get lots of sites with advice on what should be in a contract.

I've also seen basic contract fill-in-the-blank- forms at office supply stores.

Since laws vary depending on where you are, you would be better off getting local help for the legalese.

If you're looking for advice on what to cover, think about what your clients will need, how much time doing those things will take, how much replacement parts will cost, and the sort of tools you will need to have on hand (including their depreciation value).

Next think of a worst-case scenario and make sure your contract doesn't leave you hung out to dry.

Make sure you have an out so if your client refuses to follow your advice, you can charge for fixing any problems created by the client's failure. BUT make sure your restrictions aren't too difficult to follow. - Sure, it's nice to prohibit downloading to minimize infection risks, but clients will need to be able to download work-related materials, including some software.

You know your area of expertise better than I do, so think about your CYA language carefully.

Comp-U-Doc · 11-04-2007, 03:57 PM

Thank you for your advice but I really need a standard contract for preventive Maintenance.

Thanks

Terry

Quote:

Originally Posted by gistek

If you put "legal contract" in a search engine you will get lots of sites with advice on what should be in a contract.

I've also seen basic contract fill-in-the-blank- forms at office supply stores.

Since laws vary depending on where you are, you would be better off getting local help for the legalese.

If you're looking for advice on what to cover, think about what your clients will need, how much time doing those things will take, how much replacement parts will cost, and the sort of tools you will need to have on hand (including their depreciation value).

Next think of a worst-case scenario and make sure your contract doesn't leave you hung out to dry.

Make sure you have an out so if your client refuses to follow your advice, you can charge for fixing any problems created by the client's failure. BUT make sure your restrictions aren't too difficult to follow. - Sure, it's nice to prohibit downloading to minimize infection risks, but clients will need to be able to download work-related materials, including some software.

You know your area of expertise better than I do, so think about your CYA language carefully.

Comp-U-Doc · 11-05-2007, 04:26 AM

Hello,

Can anyone help me with this PLEASE! Im in a bind and really need to find one?

Thank you again!

Terry

redhawk56 · 11-05-2007, 05:00 AM

Call another company who does the same thing and pretend you are interested. Get a copy of their contract to "review" and then use it as a sample for your own.

11-04-2007, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Comp-U-Doc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 OS: Vista	Help Please Hello All, First I want to thank everyone for letting me join this awesome forum! I hope to learn as well as share information! I started a PC Service company named Comp-U-Doc as so far I am doing ok for a new company. I do have a question to start off with. I am in search of a GOOD maintenance contract for bi weekly and monthly. If anyone has one or can point me into that direction I would really appreciate the help! Thank you all and I look forward to being a part of this forum! Thanks Terry

11-04-2007, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
gistek Folding Along Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 1,194 OS: xp	Re: Help Please If you put "legal contract" in a search engine you will get lots of sites with advice on what should be in a contract. I've also seen basic contract fill-in-the-blank- forms at office supply stores. Since laws vary depending on where you are, you would be better off getting local help for the legalese. If you're looking for advice on what to cover, think about what your clients will need, how much time doing those things will take, how much replacement parts will cost, and the sort of tools you will need to have on hand (including their depreciation value). Next think of a worst-case scenario and make sure your contract doesn't leave you hung out to dry. Make sure you have an out so if your client refuses to follow your advice, you can charge for fixing any problems created by the client's failure. BUT make sure your restrictions aren't too difficult to follow. - Sure, it's nice to prohibit downloading to minimize infection risks, but clients will need to be able to download work-related materials, including some software. You know your area of expertise better than I do, so think about your CYA language carefully. __________________ I am not a computer professional, My advice comes from personal experience and/or friends who are computer professionals. Interested in Search and Rescue? Check out the Civil Air Patrol. Come Fold with us. TSF Folding@Home Team

11-05-2007, 04:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Comp-U-Doc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 OS: Vista	Re: Help Please Hello, Can anyone help me with this PLEASE! Im in a bind and really need to find one? Thank you again! Terry

11-05-2007, 05:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
redhawk56 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 45 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: Help Please Call another company who does the same thing and pretend you are interested. Get a copy of their contract to "review" and then use it as a sample for your own.