Sole traders urged to supply terms and conditions

Date: 20th July 2010

Sole traders operating in a number of UK industries could be among those to benefit from new advice with regard to issuing quotes.

Insurance firm Blyth Valley has urged contractors to include a list of terms and conditions with all quotes issued to prospective clients.

According to the firm, this will help sole traders and other enterprises avoid disputes with clients later down the line.

The firms described a well-written list of terms and conditions as an "essential part" of a contractor's toolkit.

"Terms and conditions don't have to be lengthy or complex. One page on the back of a quote or purchase order can often suffice and, as long as you can prove that you've presented the customer with your terms, you don't necessarily need them to return a signed copy," it commented.

Blythe Valley added that such lists can clarify the business relationship between sole traders and the clients and enhance the professional image of a contractor.

Posted Emma Clarke