Hiring & Working Together
Move from a 50Pros introduction to a direct agency engagement.
How do I move from an inquiry to an engagement?
Use 50Pros to discover, compare, and contact agencies. Once an agency confirms interest, move into its normal sales process. Ask for a written proposal or statement of work covering scope, deliverables, owners, dates, price, payment schedule, change requests, cancellation, intellectual property, confidentiality, and acceptance criteria. The final agreement is between you and the agency, not 50Pros.
Does 50Pros hold project funds or provide escrow?
No. 50Pros does not collect or hold client funds and does not provide escrow. If your engagement calls for deposits, milestone payments, retainers, or another payment structure, include it in your direct agreement with the agency and pay through the method stated on the agency’s invoice.
How should milestones be managed?
Define milestones, deliverables, acceptance criteria, revision limits, and any associated payments in your direct agreement with the agency. Use the agency’s agreed project-management and invoicing process to review work and confirm approvals. A milestone approval on another system should only trigger payment if your contract says it does.
How do timesheets work for hourly projects?
Agree directly with the agency on its hourly rate, who may bill time, reporting frequency, approval process, expenses, and any weekly or total cap. The agency should provide timesheets and invoices through the process named in your contract. 50Pros does not approve timesheets or trigger hourly payments.
Where do I get project invoices?
The agency issues project invoices directly to you using its own billing system. Ask the agency about invoice delivery, accepted payment methods, tax documentation, and its billing contact before work begins. 50Pros does not generate invoices for client-to-agency engagements.
What happens if there’s a dispute on a project?
Follow the dispute, cancellation, and refund terms in your direct agreement with the agency. 50Pros does not hold the payment and cannot release, split, reverse, or refund client-to-agency funds. You may report misuse of the 50Pros platform to our support team, but commercial disputes remain between the contracting parties.
Does 50Pros charge a client payment fee?
No. Browsing, comparing, and submitting inquiries on 50Pros are free for clients. Any payment-processing fees or other commercial charges are determined by the agency and the payment method you agree to use directly with it.