What contracts should every small business use before taking clients or partners?

WhatsApp is fine for chat — not for scope and payment disputes.

Minimum document set
- Client service agreement (scope, timeline, fees, revisions, IP)
- Quotation / statement of work for each project
- NDA when sharing sensitive client data
- Partnership or founders agreement if more than one owner
- Employment or contractor terms for anyone you pay regularly

Clear payment milestones and termination clauses prevent most fights. Have a lawyer review templates once, then reuse consistently.

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