Engaging a Business Development Consultant?
A clearly drafted agreement can help both parties understand the consultant’s responsibilities, payment arrangements, authority and obligations from the beginning of the engagement.
Why use a written consultant agreement?
Business development consultants may be engaged to introduce new clients, generate sales leads, develop commercial opportunities or promote a company’s products and services.
Because the consultant may be dealing directly with potential customers and representing aspects of the business, it is important to clearly document the limits of their authority and the terms of their engagement.
A written agreement can also help reduce uncertainty about how commissions are calculated, when payments are due and what happens when the engagement ends.
What the agreement covers
Services and responsibilities
- Appointment of the consultant
- Business-development services
- Lead and sales generation activities
- Compliance with company procedures
Commercial arrangements
- Fees and commission structures
- Invoicing and payment procedures
- Performance expectations
- Business expenses and responsibilities
Business protection
- Confidentiality obligations
- Protection of business information
- Limits on the consultant’s authority
- Company policies and requirements
Ending the engagement
- Termination rights
- Independent-contractor status
- Dispute-resolution procedures
- Obligations following termination
Suitable for a range of consulting arrangements
The template may be adapted for consultants engaged to generate sales leads, introduce prospective clients, maintain business relationships or promote a company’s services.
Professional and easy to customise
The Business Development Consultant Agreement Template is supplied as a fully editable Microsoft Word document, allowing the agreement to be customised for the particular business, consultant and commercial arrangement.
It also includes practical drafting guidance to assist with reviewing and completing the document.
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This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. The suitability of any legal document will depend on the particular circumstances in which it is used.