Friday, July 31, 2009

Sample Business Letter-Software Development Agreement

A Custom Software Development Agreement is a legal contract that oversees the relationship between a Software Developer and a Customer. This agreement clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of both contracting parties and clearly details the scope of the services (e.g. software programming, software creation, custom development) that are to be provided.

When entering into such a complex and technical agreement an oral contract is far from sufficient. This document prevents disputes and lays out problem resolution procedures and legal duties. It includes pricing and payment terms, details of the development plan, testing, training, maintenance, ownership, warranties, intellectual property, etc.

1. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
2. PREPARATION OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN
3. ACCEPTANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN
4. PAYMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN
5. PAYMENT
6. PAYMENT OF DEVELOPER'S COSTS
7. LATE FEES
8. MATERIALS
9. CHANGES IN PROJECT SCOPE
10. DELAYS
11. ACCEPTANCE TESTING OF SOFTWARE
12. TRAINING
13. MAINTENANCE OF SOFTWARE
14. PAYMENT FOR MAINTENANCE
15. CUSTOMER'S ROLE IN MAINTENANCE
16. TERM OF SUPPORT
17. CUSTOMER TERMINATION OF MAINTENANCE
18. OWNERSHIP OF SOFTWARE
19. OWNERSHIP OF BACKGROUND TECHNOLOGY
20. SOURCE CODE ACCESS
21. WARRANTIES
22. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS
23. LIMITATION OF DEVELOPER'S LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER
24. CONFIDENTIALITY
25. TERM OF AGREEMENT
26. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
27. TAXES
28. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES
29. NON-SOLICITATION OF DEVELOPER'S EMPLOYEES
30. MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION
31. ATTORNEY FEES
32. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
33. MODIFICATIONS TO AGREEMENT
34. GOVERNING LAW
35. NOTICES
36. ASSIGNMENT
37. SIGNATURES

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Sample Business Letter - Proposal for Services

A Proposal for Services is a formal offer of services from a Seller (i.e. a Service Provider) to a prospective Buyer. Ideally, your proposal will convince the Buyer that you are the best Service Provider to accomplish their needs and goals. This document will act as your sales pitch while clearly demonstrating how, when and why you can successfully implement a winning service solution for the Buyer.

Your proposal must be well thought out, as several elements included will serve as the basis of a subsequent business contract between the Buyer and your company. The terms, price quotes and deadlines included in the proposal shall become legally binding once the Buyer has accepted the offer. This proposal template is one the best on the market; it will help you develop a professional, well-constructed offer, which will greatly increase your chances of securing a contract.

1. COMPANY BACKGROUND
2. IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDS & OPPORTUNITY
3. PROPOSED SERVICES
4. WHY CHOOSE [YOUR COMPANY NAME]?
5. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
6. COSTS OR BUDGET
7. CONCLUSION

MS-Word format (.doc) 21 pages 2,691 words

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Sample letter-Equipment Sales Agreement



An Equipment Sales Agreement is a legal document that acts as a bill of sale by transferring ownership of specified equipment from a Seller to a Buyer for an agreed price. It is important to use this form to document the transaction in writing, as it serves to protect the interests and rights of both parties.

It is equally important to use this template for new and used equipment as this acts as proof of sale, and binds any warranties and limitation of liabilities agreed upon. It is also useful for tax and accounting purposes, as it legally serves as a sales receipt and proof of title.

MS-Word format (.doc) 5 pages 1,868 words

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Sample Agreement on Profit Sharing plan

A Profit Sharing plan, also known as a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), is an agreement under which an employee is offered a share of the company’s profits. This agreement is one of the most detailed on the market; the 23 pages of this template contain the conditions, clauses and provisions that are legally required for both parties to enter into such an agreement.

A Profit Sharing Plan is an extremely effective incentive plan that encourages employees to work together, focus on profitability and feel a sense of ownership and commitment to achieving organizational goals. As the labor market becomes more competitive, these plans serve as effective hiring and retention tools.

Document Content
1. PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
1.1. Purpose
1.2. Definitions
1.3. Construction

2. SERVICE CREDIT AND PARTICIPATION
2.1. Hour of Service
2.2. Service
2.3. Break in Service
2.4. Loss of Service
2.5. Multiple Trades and Businesses
2.6. Participation Originating Under This Plan
2.7. Cessation of Participation Service and Reentry

3. CONTRIBUTIONS
3.1. Contributions by Employer
3.2. Member Voluntary Contributions
3.3. Member Voluntary Contributions (Alternate)

4. INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS AND ALLOCATIONS
4.1. Establishment of Individual Accounts
4.2. Allocation of Employer Contributions
4.3. Allocation of Gains and Losses
4.4. Allocation of Forfeitures
4.5. Notification to Members

5. RETIREMENT
5.1. Benefit

6. DEATH
6.1. Designation of Beneficiary
6.2. Benefit
6.3. No Beneficiary

7. DISABILITY
7.1. Benefit

8. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, AND FORFEITURES
8.1. Eligibility
8.2. Benefit
8.3. Forfeitures
8.4. Early Retirement

9. DISTRIBUTION NOTICES AND METHODS OF PAYMENT
9.1. Notice to Trustee
9.2. Subsequent Notices
9.3. Time and Methods of Payment
9.4. Limitations on Payment
9.5. Minority or Disability Payments

10. SPECIAL GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
10.1. Limit on Annual Additions Under [CODE SECTION]
10.2. Top-Heavy Restrictions

11. ADMINISTRATION
11.1. Appointment of Committee
11.2. Committee Powers and Duties
11.3. Claims Procedure
11.4. Committee Procedures
11.5. Authorization of Benefit Payments
11.6. Payment of Expenses
11.7. Unclaimed Benefits

12. TRUST FUND
12.1. Establishment of Trust Fund
12.2. Payment of Contributions to Trust Fund

13. AMENDMENTS
13.1. Right to Amend

14. WITHDRAWAL AND TERMINATION
14.1. Transfers of Plan Assets and Plan Mergers
14.2. Plan Termination
14.3. Suspension and Discontinuance of Contributions and Plan Termination
14.4. Liquidation of Trust Fund

15. GENERAL PROVISIONS
15.1. Non-guarantee of Employment
15.2. Manner of Payment
15.3. Non-alienation of Benefits
15.4. Amounts Returnable to the Employer
15.5. Governing Law

MS-Word format (.doc) 23 pages 11,519 words

Monday, July 20, 2009

Sample Agreement Between Carrier and Shipper

This contract outlines the terms and conditions associated with the transportation of goods. This document details the Carrier’s roles and responsibilities in moving cargo from the point of origin to the consignee (the party to whom the goods are entrusted).

By signing this binding agreement, the parties consent on the time and pickup of delivery, storage of the goods while in transit, liability and insurance coverage, and costs associated with the shipment. In the event that there is a problem in delivery, this essential agreement can be used to review contractual obligations and protect the interests of both parties

Document Content
1. TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS
2. TIME OF PICKUP AND DELIVERY
3. STORAGE SERVICE
4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
5. INSURANCE
6. CHARGES
7. CARRIER’S LIEN
8. OWNERSHIP OF GOODS
9. GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION
10. CHANGE OF ADDRESS

MS-Word format (.doc) 3 pages 928 words

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Sample Business letter-Partnership Agreement

A Partnership Agreement is used when two or more individuals join forces to either create a new business partnership or formalize an existing business partnership. This is an excellent and comprehensive template which contains 29 clauses relating to capital contribution, management roles, debt and profit allocation, restrictions on the partners, dissolution, termination, etc.

This template is an absolute must if you are entering into a partnership agreement or if you are part of a business partnership and you don’t have a written and signed agreement. Not only does it outline basic details such as investment levels and management structure, it also protects all parties in the event of a disagreement or dissolution.

Document Content
1. NAME AND DOMICILE
2. PURPOSES
3. DURATION OF AGREEMENT
4. CLASSIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE BY PARTNERS
5. CONTRIBUTION
6. MANAGEMENT OF THE PARTNERSHIP
7. DISSOLUTION AND TERMINATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP
8. BUSINESS EXPENSES
9. MEETINGS
9.1. Place of Meetings
9.2. Notice
10. AUTHORITY
11. SEPARATE DEBTS
12. BOOKS AND RECORDS
13. ACCOUNTING
14. DIVISION OF PROFITS AND LOSSES
15. ADVANCE DRAWS
16. SALARY
17. RETIREMENT
18. RIGHTS OF CONTINUING PARTNERS
19. DEATH OF PARTNER
20. EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
21. RELEASE OF DEBTS
22. COVENANT AGAINST REVEALING TRADE SECRETS
23. ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
24. ARBITRATION
25. ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, OR MODIFICATIONS
26. NOTICES
27. HEADINGS
28. GOVERNING LAW
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

MS-Word format (.doc) 7 pages 2,908 words

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Sample business letter on Marketing Plan

A Marketing Plan (also known as an Action Plan or Marketing Strategy) is a written plan that specifies the marketing goals and objectives to be achieved over a specified period of time. It also includes the strategies to be used to achieve these marketing and promotional goals. This particular plan offers many examples of tried and tested marketing techniques that you can apply to your particular business situation. By following the detailed instructions in this plan, you will be in a position to create very compelling marketing campaigns.

This is one of the most detailed and comprehensive marketing plan templates available on the market, with 39 pages of material designed to guide you through the steps of creating a winning marketing plan. This template will undoubtedly help you prepare an exceptionally strong and complete strategic marketing plan, pushing your business ahead of the competition!

Document Content

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. SITUATION ANALYSIS
1.1 Industry Analysis
1.2 Sales Analysis
1.3 Competitive Analysis
1.4 Customer Analysis
1.5 SWOT Analysis
1.6 Analysis of Marketing Activities (if applicable)

2. OBJECTIVES
2.1 Corporate Objectives
2.2 Marketing Objectives

3. MARKETING STRATEGY
3.1 Market Segmentation Strategy
3.2 Targeting Strategy
3.3 Product Life Cycle
3.4 Potential Strategies
3.5 Core Strategy

4. MARKETING PROGRAMS
4.1 Marketing Mix
4.2 Loyalty Programs
4.3 Customer Service & Support
4.4 Market Research
4.5 Personal Selling
4.6 Trust and Credibility
4.7 Trade Promotions

5. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
5.1 Product Design and Development
5.2 Marketing & Sales
5.3 Distributors
5.4 Resource Requirements
5.5 Scheduling

6. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND MONITORING
6.1 Monitoring Ad Campaigns
6.2 Sales Analysis
6.3 Profit and Loss Statements
6.4 Meeting Schedule
6.5 Customer Profiling
6.6 Salesforce Evaluation

7. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
7.1 Financial Capsule
7.2 Financial Assumptions
7.3 Budget
7.4 Sales Projections (5 years)

8. CONTINGENCY PLANS
8.1 Symptoms of Failure
8.2 Alternative Strategies

APPENDICES

Friday, July 17, 2009

sample Business Plan



A Business Plan is a formal document outlining a set of business objectives, the strategies needed to achieve these objectives, and provides a company with an implementation plan to follow. A winning Business Plan should convince an investor to write you a check. This is one of our most popular and detailed templates: it is an essential document that will help you build, grow and manage your business.

Together with the Executive Summary, this template will help you expose your unique offering and detail your strategies to successfully enter a given market. Financial projections and pro-forma income statements are also important parts of the plan.

Document Content

STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY & NON-DISCLOSURE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
2. PRODUCTS / SERVICES
3. THE MARKET
4. MARKETING STRATEGIES AND SALES
5. DEVELOPMENT
6. MANAGEMENT
7. OPERATIONS
8. FINANCIALS
9. OFFERING OR FUNDING REQUEST
10. REFINING THE PLAN
11. APPENDIX

MS-Word format (.doc) 48 pages 14,401 words

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

sample Service Level Agreement



A Service Level Agreement is a contract between a Service Provider and a Client that specifies a certain level of service to be provided. The service(s) in question may be offered to the Client or to the Client’s customers. Service elements detailed in this agreement include customer service hours, amount and method of customer support, performance levels, availability of technology services/applications (e.g. percentage of web server downtime), response time to Client or customer inquiries, time required to fix problems, etc. It is up to both parties to negotiate what is considered acceptable and what will be guaranteed. The fees attached to the service(s) are also included.

In order for the agreement to be enforceable, the metrics chosen need to be measurable. A Client is free to add service expectations to the contract, but it is up to the Service Provider to guarantee if it will or will not be able to meet them. If in the course of business, guaranteed service levels are not met then the Client is entitled to receive monetary compensation, as specified in this contract.


Document Content

1. UNDERTAKINGS
2. TERM AND TERMINATION
3. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
4. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
5. ACCESS, TITLE AND INSURANCE
6. CANCELLATION FOR CAUSE
7. NON-COMPETITION
a. By Client
b. By Service Provider
8. NOT A LEASE OR LICENSE
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP
10. GENERAL
11. GOVERNING LAW
12. ATTORNEY FEES PROVISION

MS-Word format (.doc) 12 pages 4,496 words

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

sample letter-Commission sales agreement

This document is an indispensable part of the sales relationship between a Principal and an Agent. It provides the legal framework that enables a Principal to appoint an Agent to sell its products on its behalf in a defined territory. By clearly establishing the terms of the commission-based relationship, this agreement ensures that both parties enter into a mutually beneficial and profitable partnership.

The Principal will be able to expand its market coverage and thereby increase its sales and the Agent will earn commission on the sales it generates. This template covers the most important topics that should be included in a commission sales agreement, such as the Agent's selling rights, product prices, commission structure, training, restraints on competition, and confidentiality.

Document Content

1. SELLING RIGHTS
2. PRODUCT PRICES
3. ORDERS
4. COMMISSION
5. TRAINING
6. ADVERTISING AND INFORMATION MATERIALS
7. PRODUCT IMAGE
8. RESTRAINT OF COMPETITION
9. CONFIDENTIALITY
10. SUMMARY TERMINATION OF SELLING RIGHTS
11. TERMINATION CONSEQUENCES
12. ASSIGNMENT
13. FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP
14. MISCELLANEOUS

MS-Word format (.doc) 4 pages 948 words

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Sample-Apology letter 3

(NAME, COMPANY AND ADDRESS)

Dear Sir,

It has come to my attention that your order was delivered late because of inevitable circumstances. Please accept my apologies and let me assure you that our company otherwise has a favorable record of delivering by the exact date we specify.

I just hope the delay did not cause you much inconvenience. I really look forward to serving you again. Feel free to call me at (telephone #) if you have any concerns.

Sincerely,

Friday, July 3, 2009

Sample-Apology letter 2

Dear Madam,

Please accept my sincere apology for I was unable to attend the meeting due to an emergency because my sister had vehicular accident that I had to rush to the hospital.

Could you please bring me up to date as to how the meeting went, concerns, if any, and any other matter that are deem important?

Thanks you.

Sincerely yours,

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Sample-Apology letter 1

Dear Sir,

This is to acknowledge that the cancellation of your purchase order has been taken this matter to the management.

I do apologize about the misunderstanding that led to this cancellation. And as one of our valued customers, your satisfaction is our top priority. And let me assure that a problem of this nature does not happen again. Acceptance of our apology is highly appreciated.

Very truly yours,

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Sample-letter of interest

Dear Sir:

I am pleased to inform you of my desire to participate in your project Proposal.
I have collaborated to produce some preliminary plans that will energize the
project. As you know, I have proven track record in my place and I can
successfully transform the plan into reality.

Therefore, I look forward to considering my inputs as I develop a comprehensive,
integrated, final development plan.

Thank you for giving this opportunity.
Sincerely,

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