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The Contract and Fee-Setting Guide for Consultants and Professionals
By Howard L. Shenson
Shenson presents detailed strategies for conducting a consulting practice. He covers all aspects of the consulting process, from fee-setting and proposal-writing to drawing up contracts and issuing reports. He also shows how to calculate overhead and considers the pros and cons of various systems of fee-setting, including daily and per-project rates; describes how to structure a proposal for maximum marketing effect; and suggests when and how to use letters of agreement, letters of engagement, and formal contracts. The closing section covers reports -- what kind of reports to write and when to issue them -- with emphasis on the structure and delivery of the final draft. Contains sample contracts and forms. Buy it
 The Copyright Handbook: How to Protect & Use Written Works
By Stephen Fishman
Fishman covers what a copyright is, how it's created and protected, limitations and transfer of ownership, how long it lasts, and what copyright infringement is all about. There are chapters on copyright registration, copyright notice, and how to deal with errors and omissions. Fishman also wades into the issues of derivative works and compilations, works for hire, and jointly authored works. He also tackles the confusion of copyrights in the online world of electronic publishing. The appendix contains a variety of sample forms, blank forms, and a PC-formatted disk of the same material. Buy it
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