Put your business development skills to work and get legal services services in return. No cash changes hands. SkillLedger handles the credits and escrow so both sides deliver.
Start This ExchangeLegal Services averages 150 credits/hr compared to 85 credits/hr for Business Development. The 65-credit gap means you will need to put in more hours of Business Development work than you receive in Legal Services time. Keep this in mind when scoping the project.
Describe your Business Development services, set a credit rate, and note your availability.
Browse Legal Services providers or use the match tool to find people who need Business Development help.
Set deliverables, credit amounts, and a timeline. Both sides confirm before any work starts.
Credits stay in escrow while work is in progress. They release once both parties mark the project complete.
Rate the exchange so future partners can see your track record.
About 1.8 hours of Business Development work funds one hour of Legal Services. At standard rates, 1 hour of Business Development earns ~85 credits and 1 hour of Legal Services costs ~150 credits. Both parties set their own rates, so the final ratio depends on what you negotiate.
Cover four things: (1) deliverables with clear acceptance criteria for each side, (2) credit amounts and payment milestones, (3) timeline and number of revision rounds, (4) what happens if either party cannot complete their work. SkillLedger's escrow holds credits until both parties confirm completion.
Business Development and Legal Services are both established categories on SkillLedger. Professionals in these fields frequently need exactly what the other offers, which makes it a practical exchange.
Before you sign up, see how SkillLedger compares and read the how-to guides.
SkillLedger vs. Simbi: B2B Professional Platform vs. Community Exchange
Compare SkillLedger and Simbi side by side. SkillLedger offers escrow, dispute resolution, and 1099-B compliance for professionals, while Simbi is a free community exchange with volunteer maintenance.
SkillLedger vs. Fiverr: Why Credits Beat Cash Fees
Compare SkillLedger credit-based skill exchange with Fiverr cash marketplace. Fiverr takes a 27.6% effective take rate while SkillLedger lets you keep the full value of your work.
Essential clauses for freelancer collaboration agreements. Covers scope, IP rights, payment terms, dispute resolution, and barter-specific provisions.
How attorneys and legal professionals use skill exchange platforms to access marketing, technology, and design services while preserving billable hours.
Not sure where to start? Take the quiz to find your best match, or use the calculator to see what your skills are worth.
We use cookies and analytics to improve your experience, understand how you use our platform, and make data-driven improvements. We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to collect anonymized usage data. Privacy Policy