Repeat after me… You’re going to have a written agreement with anyone who helps you on a project, friends included.
Even though they might not be happy about some of the terms.
Here’s why. Anyone who helps you with your work is your subcontractor and adds to your legal responsibility and, therefore, potential liability. Uncertainty in that relationship can lead to unclear deliverables, possible violations of your client contract, and a lost client or the end of a friendship. That’s why you need to have a written subcontractor agreement in place. But there are some points that may be challenging:
To read the original article: 5 Reasons Friends Won't Work as Your Subcontractors - Ready. Set. Legal.Ready. Set. Legal.
