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No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically, including photocopying, recording, retrieval system, without prior written permission from the author, except for the inclusions of brief quotes in a review.  \nBook cover and interior design by Stanley & Company Audio production by Stanley & Company  \nAudio duplication by Prime Time Duplication  \nISBN: 978-0-615-27163-7  \nPrinted in the United States of America  \nRequests for permission to make copies of any part of this book can be made to:  \nTerri Taylor  \nDesign Biz Blueprint  \n6099 E Grant Road  \nTucson, Arizona 85712  \n520-298-1837  \n[www.designbizblueprint.com](www.designbizblueprint.com)  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nIntroduction 1  \nHow to use the Professional Designer’s Letter of Agreement 5  \nResidential Letter of Agreement Example 31  \nCommercial Letter of Agreement Example 39  \nNew Construction Letter of Agreement Example 47  \nLetter of Agreement Template 55  \nCoaching Opportunities 61  \nAbout the Author 65  \nINTRODUCTION  \nWelcome to Terri Taylor’s Design Biz Blueprint.  \nIn this audio presentation, Terri will share her Letter of Agreement, which will show you the path to a better and more profitable business.  \nThis Letter of Agreement, coupled with Terri ’s Project Time Estimating System, will teach you how to develop an accurate cost estimate for a wide range of projects, and teach you how write a clear and concise Letter of Agreement.  \nThese important business tools will help you build a better and stronger Interior Design Business, and help you create lasting relationships with your clients.  \nTerri is a 22-year veteran of the interior design and construction business who owns and manages an award-winning design studio.  \nShe also coaches and mentors hundreds of interior design professionals in blending their passion with making money, while creating better relationships and positive change in their lives.  \nBefore we get started, please print a hard copy of the Letter of Agreement template so you canfollow along and better understand the system.  \nAnd now…here is Terri Taylor.  \nCopyright © 2009 Terri Taylor  [www.DesignBizBlueprint.com](www.DesignBizBlueprint.com) 1  \nCopyright © 2009 Terri Taylor  [www.DesignBizBlueprint.com](www.DesignBizBlueprint.com) 2  \nHi. This is Terri Taylor. I am so pleased that you’re investing your valuable time to learn how to create a powerful, easy-to-manage and profitable Letters of Agreement for your interior design clients.  \nI have used this Letter of Agreement template successfully in my awardwinning interior design business for the last 15 years, and I ’m really happy tobe sharing it with you. A good Letter of Agreement is the first important tool that you need to establish good communication and efficient management of the designer-client relationship.  \nIt’s important to complete the Project Time Estimate System worksheets before you create your Letter of Agreement. These two tools are meant to work together in sequence. Once you are satisfied that you have seriously considered and logged all the time you need to comfortably complete this job and take care of some unforeseen challenges, you can move to the next step.  \nCopyright © 2009 Terri Taylor  [www.DesignBizBlueprint.com](www.DesignBizBlueprint.com) 3  \nEvery letter of agreement must contain the following five elements: Who, Where, What, How and When.  \nCopyright © 2009 Terri Taylor  [www.DesignBizBlueprint.com](www.DesignBizBlueprint.com) 4","cbCaifnHKBfILtlB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifnHKBfILtlB","pdf",2376734,71,"English","# Introduction\n## How to use the Professional Designer’s Letter of Agreement\n## Residential Letter of Agreement Example\n## Commercial Letter of Agreement Example\n## New Construction Letter of Agreement Example\n## Letter of Agreement Template\n## Coaching Opportunities\n## About the Author","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a Professional Designer’s Letter of Agreement?\",\"answer\":\"It establishes clear expectations and provides an efficient management tool for the designer-client relationship, supporting better communication and lasting client relations.\"},{\"question\":\"Why should the Project Time Estimate System worksheets be completed first?\",\"answer\":\"These worksheets and the Letter of Agreement are meant to work together in sequence; completing them ensures you can comfortably account for time and unforeseen challenges before drafting the agreement.\"},{\"question\":\"What five elements must every letter of agreement include?\",\"answer\":\"Every letter of agreement must contain Who, Where, What, How and When.\"}]","Professional Designer’s Letter of Agreement - How to Set Clear and Reasonable Expectations and Get Paid on Time | PDF",1789631962,25]