Overview
Each time you find yourself "signing on the dotted line," are you confident you fully understand everything you're agreeing to? In today's workforce, the legalities of binding contracts aren't always clearly defined — and the outcome of signing a document you don't fully understand could be devastating.
Are you uneasy about reading and making recommendations on business contracts? Do you ever wonder what certain legal lingo really means or what might be missing from the contract you are about to approve? Have you ever missed the "fine print" in a contract, only to find yourself in a business bind? Does your boss ever ask you to carefully review important contracts, but you're unclear about what exactly you're looking for?
This informative one-hour webinar will cover what everyone must know to confidently handle everyday business contracts. We'll explain the essentials of contracts so you'll fully understand and be able to troubleshoot legal agreements.
What You'll Learn
- The best ways to clarify terms and terminology to reach agreements that are mutually acceptable
- The truth about verbal contracts and "handshake deals" the extent to which they can be proven or enforced
- Sneaky ways organizations can gain the advantage in contractual documents
- How to protect yourself and your organization from short and long-term losses by imbedding vital protections in every agreement
- A step-by-step process for reading and understanding every letter of agreement
- How to identify the vital inclusions each contract must have to be complete — and legally binding
- The eight biggest contract mistakes business people make — and how to ensure your agreements are complete and error-free
- The "Quick Six" questions to ask when you have to review contracts quickly and accurately
Who Will Benefit
Managers, supervisors, team leaders, small business owners and anyone in your organization who frequently reads, reviews, troubleshoots, approves, fulfills or signs contracts.