Bids and Contracts Books
Bids, Proposals and Tenders: succeeding with effective writing by Call Number: e-bookISBN: 1906124973Publication Date: 2012
Successful Proposal Strategies for Small Businesses by Call Number: e-bookISBN: 1608074757Publication Date: 2012
Persuasive Business Proposals: writing to win more customers, clients, and contracts by Call Number: e-bookISBN: 0814417868Publication Date: 2012
Graphic Artists Guild handbook : pricing & ethical guidelines by
An indispensable resource for professionals who create graphic art. As the marketplace for digital and print graphic art rapidly expands and evolves — and as artists and clients alike strive to keep up with changing technology — the need for up-to-date information on business, ethical, and legal issues is greater than ever.
Because of this, the 16th edition represents our most ambitious redesign in over a decade. We’ve reorganized the content, expanded topics, and added new chapters to serve the needs of how graphic artists work today.
What’s inside:
Model contracts, licensing agreements, NDAs and invoice templates to adapt to your specific needs
Current pricing, freelance rates and salary comparisons by discipline
How to price work to make a sustainable living and plan for times of economic uncertainty
Maximizing income with multiple revenue streams — workshops, videos, niche markets, passion projects, selling art, and much more
Up-to-date copyright registration information
Call Number: NC1001.6 .G7Publication Date: 2021
Bids and Contracts Video Tutorials
- Contracting for CreativesMedia and entertainment companies spend billions of dollars every year on creative talent. This course—specifically designed for creatives—pulls back the curtain and explains how to protect yourself when presented with an industry contract. Get an overview of the types of contracts that you can expect to see, the situations in which a particular type is used, and the specific red flags inherent in each.
- Writing ProposalsTopics include:
* Reading the RFP and asking questions
* Understanding different proposal types
* Following the writing process
* Connecting the dots
* Researching the company
* Using the client's jargon
* Understanding what parts to include
Web Resources
- Sample Contracts for ArtistsThis page contains a variety of contracts that you can download and modify to suit your specific needs. They are a template for you to use, so be very clear and concise when filling in the details of timeframes and the purposes for which your artwork will be used. You may also alter these templates, for example, to include clauses that allow you to sell prints or other merchandise utilizing the contracted artwork.
These templates will be a great starting point for you to negotiate terms with a client that will make both parties happy. - Artist network--What is a Contract?Every business book you read will tell you that you need a contract for every client and every project. But in the real world of doing business, it’s easy to let this detail slip through the cracks, especially if you aren’t particularly comfortable with it in the first place. Is it because you don’t have a good contract?
- AMA Bid GlossaryThe AMA Terms and Conditions Glossary is meant to provide clarity of terms that are commonly seen within project contracts, MSAs, and scope of work documents. Terms and conditions found here also correspond directly to the AMA universal bid form cover sheet.