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Malawi Freelancing Masterclass: Build Your Brand and Win Clients

Lesson 4: Creating Clear Contracts and Scopes of Work

✅ Learning Outcomes:

  • Draft contracts that protect your time, payment, and work rights.

  • Understand key legal and scope components in freelance agreements.

📘 Content:

1. Why You Need a Contract:

  • Prevents scope creep

  • Secures payment terms

  • Defines responsibilities

  • Offers legal protection

2. Key Contract Sections:

  • Scope of Work (SOW): Detailed description of deliverables

  • Timeline: Project start, milestones, and deadlines

  • Payment Terms: Amounts, due dates, and payment methods

  • Revisions: Number and scope of changes included

  • Ownership: Who owns the work and when

  • Termination: Exit terms if either party withdraws

3. Tools and Templates:

  • Bonsai (freelance contracts)

  • AND.CO

  • Google Docs + e-sign platforms like HelloSign or SignWell

🛠️ Activity:

Draft a standard freelance contract using a customizable template. Include sections for:

  • Scope

  • Pricing

  • Timeline

  • Revisions

Payment terms

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