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My client "Michael" signed a service contract with his accounting firm, thinking they'd handle his books and supplier payments. Little...

My client "Michael" is a successful and very confident businessman. Usually. A few months ago, he called me in a panic about a breach of...

When two friends Pam and Carmen first contacted me about their new startup, they had found an operating agreement online. They asked me...

Contract disputes don't always end up in court. But even if they don't, they are more expensive and take longer to resolve than they...

A lot of people don’t enjoy negotiating and just want to get it over with. But in my experience, contracts that get signed quickly tend...

Picture this: Two best friends embarking on a new business venture. Eager to cut costs, they found an online form for their operating...

Stop using independent contractors without a written contract. Rita owns a graphic design agency and uses independent contractors to do...

The earlier the better. My client “Tim” is a chocolatier and is worried about cash flow. He has been discussing a distribution deal with...

One of the most important ways to increase leverage in a negotiation is to be prepared. Before I negotiate contracts for clients, I want...

Negotiating is not a skill that comes naturally to most of us. But anyone can get better at it. Many people dread negotiating contracts,...

When it comes to contract negotiations, preparation is everything. It goes beyond understanding your client's goals and alternatives –...

In my last post I told you about Chris who hired Beth, a graphic artist, to paint his company logo on some trucks. Well, because the cost...

Chris owns a company that rents equipment on a short-term basis. He recently bought some front-loaders that need his company logo printed...

I’m a realist. When I come across onerous clauses in a contract, I can't help but think: Is this actually practical in real life? As a...

Carl’s company completes tenant build-outs for leased property. After finishing an office suite for a client, he billed his fee of...

Jake owns a cleaning company, and he buys cleaning supplies from a large corporate supplier. The supplier sent a contract to cover an...

Purchase orders can be a trap for the unwary. My client "Dave" has a big customer who places a weekly order with Dave by sending him a...

Home improvement projects are completed in stages, and smart homeowners negotiate payment milestones based on completion of the work. I...

Let's face it – contracts are often seen as dull, mind-boggling obstacles that stand in the way of business owners pursuing their dreams....

My client “Steve,” the owner of a bakery, recently found himself in a bit of a cash flow dilemma. He had been engaging in discussions...