What You Will Learn
In business, different parties become involved with a mutual understanding about certain business transactions. To protect the interests of both parties, a letter of agreement is drafted and signed – a legally binding document covering terms of service of the contract. But do you know what clauses should be included to protect you/your business from risk? Do you know how to adapt your letter of agreement to your business model?
Join Sharon Sherman, ASID, CKD, CID as she walks you through the ins and outs of creating a good letter of agreement – one that is designed to not only protect your assets but can be used for your specific business model. Then, discover how to present the clauses to your client during this critical phase of the design consultation.
During this session, you will:
- Recognize the value of a good letter of agreement.
- Identify what clauses should be included in your letter of agreement to protect yourself from downside risk.
- Adapt your letter of agreement to your business model.
- Discover how to present the clauses to your client.
Featured Presenter
Sharon L. Sherman, CKD, ASID, NCIDQ, CID–President–Thyme & Place Design
Sharon is the founder of Thyme and Place Design, headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey. She’s been practicing kitchen and bath design for the past 40 years and is a Past President of the American Society of Interior Designers – New Jersey chapter.
Her award-winning designs and editorial comments have been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Design Milk, Bergen NJ magazine, Kitchen & Bath Design News, Woman’s Day, Country Decorating, Design NJ, New Jersey Home Magazine, 201 Magazine, The Best of Bergen, as well as several books.
Her blog “Tips from the Trade” appears in digital form in DesignNJ.com and KBBonline.com.
She has also appeared on HGTV’s My Big Amazing Renovation and episodes of House Smarts with Lou Manfredini.
In 2022, she was a featured *Voices From The Industry* speaker at the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s international convention and is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Kitchen Bath & Business magazine.
Webinar Sponsor
NKBA
The NKBA is the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry providing tools, research, certification, and events to thousands of professionals. The National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade group that promotes professionalism in the kitchen and bath industry.
It is the Mission of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide.
