A truly fascinating contribution. I teach in nursing homes, seniors` centres and libraries and I wondered what I should do especially for the negative things that need to be discussed. For example, suppose I get there and the equipment provided is not discussed that way and I can`t control my technique. (Usually a ppt presentation on a DVD) As this is a very large part of my show, the ability to control my own technology is extremely important. I learned from experience that if the technology is not as expected, it must be a show stopper. I also asked people to answer my account by acknowledging it, and it didn`t go well either, so I have to make the calls to make sure we`re still doing the show. If the invoice is not confirmed, it will result in a cancellation, but it has not always worked. My idea was for the counties to send me performance contracts – why couldn`t I get everyone to do a performance contract? I`m interested to know what you think. I send all my contracts by e-mail. You can print them, sign them and scan them. We are always “on the road” because we live full-time in a fifth wheel. Treating mail is a pain. Some may print it, but they don`t know how to scan it back.
They usually know how to take a picture with their cell phone, so I only take it a picture and text me. Works very well and much faster than normal mail. Yes, I have a weather clause in my contract. In principle, it is said that the performance of the music can be affected, including interrupted or interrupted due to weather problems, and there is no refund made for weather problems. We also don`t plan automatically or start later, waiting for a storm to pass…. But there were a few small gigs where hail or tornado in the area meant what piracy meant – no one would want to go out anyway, and since we had no obligations after that (maybe it wasn`t always the case), we stayed inside with all the guests. For all our outdoor gigs, it is necessary for the customer to provide a backup location inside as well as shade. As far as library contracts are concerned, you say that you do not need deposits; Have you ever tried to cancel libraries on you? Maybe I`ll try that method. Give them a time frame or have you set up a specific system in another way to ensure that contracts are recovered in an orderly manner? (Sometimes it seems to take a while and I sometimes feel a little too dentistal (as if I were grinding my teeth) before actually getting these contracts concluded… not sure what might hold, although I realize that it is often one person who reserves you, and another who signs the agreement.