here, we’ll take a look at what a consulting agreement is, look at some of the key components you’ll typically find in one, and see an example of what one might look like. it’s a contract detailing the terms of service between a consultant — operating as an independent contractor — and a client. a consulting relationship is essentially a time-bound partnership, and like any other kind of business partnership, it needs to be as airtight as possible. consulting agreements also typically include the names of the businesses involved in the contract and some contact information — specifically business addresses.

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