Startup Consulting Agreement

startup consulting agreement is used when a startup company hires a consultant to help optimize its business for success. By engaging the services of an experienced consultant, the company improves its chances of avoiding common pitfalls. The contract will set out the services provided, agreement duration, and compensation for the consultant’s work.

Startup Consulting Agreement

startup consulting agreement is used when a startup company hires a consultant to help optimize its business for success. By engaging the services of an experienced consultant, the company improves its chances of avoiding common pitfalls. The contract will set out the services provided, agreement duration, and compensation for the consultant’s work.

Last updated December 6th, 2024

startup consulting agreement is used when a startup company hires a consultant to help optimize its business for success. By engaging the services of an experienced consultant, the company improves its chances of avoiding common pitfalls. The contract will set out the services provided, agreement duration, and compensation for the consultant’s work.

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Consulting for Startup Companies

The majority of startups fail after the first year. So, any measures that can be taken to mitigate this risk can improve a company’s likelihood of success.

A startup consultant uses their experience to give business owners insight and recommendations that will help them avoid costly mistakes and maximize profitability.

Sample

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STARTUP CONSULTANT AGREEMENT

This Consultant Agreement (“Agreement”) is by and between [CONSULTANT’S NAME], hereafter referred to as the “Consultant,” and [CLIENT’S NAME], hereafter referred to as the “Client.”

1. SERVICES. The Consultant agrees to provide the following services to the Client: [DESCRIBE DEVELOPER’S SERVICES] (“Services”).

2. COMPENSATION. In consideration for the Services to be provided, the Client agrees to pay the Consultant $[AMOUNT] per hour.

3. PAYMENT METHOD. The Consultant shall be paid, in accordance with section 4, upon the Client receiving an Invoice from the Consultant.

4. TERM. The Services shall commence on [MM/DD/YYYY] and end on [MM/DD/YYYY].

5. RETAINER. As an advance on future Services to be provided, the Client is required to pay the Consultant a retainer in the amount of $[AMOUNT] every week month quarter, beginning on [DATE] (“Retainer”). The Retainer is non-refundable.

6. NON-DISCLOSURE. The Consultant agrees not to disclose or misuse the Client’s proprietary or confidential information without prior written consent, except as needed to perform the Services, recognizing that such actions would cause irreparable harm to the Client.

7. EXPENSES. The Client shall only be responsible for the following expenses: [LIST EXPENSES TO BE PAID BY CLIENT].

8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS. The Consultant is an independent contractor, and neither the Consultant nor their employees or contract personnel are or shall be deemed the Client’s employees.

9. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Contract upon [#] days’ written notice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on [MM/DD/YYYY].

Consultant’s Signature: ____________________
[CONSULTANT PRINTED NAME]

Client’s Signature: ____________________
[CLIENT PRINTED NAME]