Hiring a Freelancer !

My partner and I have a design studio that we work on the side . We are looking to get a freelance person to do some work. My question is Is there a contract that we need for him to sign ? Anyone have samples that I can look at ? We haven't met him yet . We will probably set something up at the end of the week . My other question is , What does everyone pay a freelancer . Our business is not big at all. We do this on the side ...Love to get lots a feedback. Thanks in advance!

most freelancers ask for a deposit (50%??) up front of any work they are comissioned to do. There is a thread here for a contract that you may want to check out

In short the first hurdle is to make sure you have 50% of the total project budget available for when the guy starts work

hope this helps

regards

mark

here is the thread for the contract

This contract is more for a client that wants work done. We do freelance on the side , but we need more help . So, we are thinking of hiring a freelancer. We need a contract that states he won't steal our clients and that he works on timely schedule. 50% deposit on a job??? What can we offer him for pay ????

can he not use it as the freelancer and you the client?

That contract would cover your hired help. You would have to add some confidentiality clauses and strict timelines.