Life has become an endless series of contracts—this is the manual.
There’s no reason to risk your hard-earned money signing a contract you don’t understand. With
Contracts: The Essential Business Desk Reference
, you get easy-to-understand explanations for every common contract term. In no time, you’ll grasp mysterious concepts like “force majeur,” “indemnity,” and “time is of the essence."
is more than just an A–Z explanation of over 300 terms. It also includes:
common negotiating strategies
examples of contract provisions
sample contract clauses and entire contracts
examples of illegal and dangerous contract clauses
what to expect if you or the other side breaks a contract
up-to-date explanations of electronic contracts, and
tips on amending and modifying agreements.
Whether you’re starting a business, signing a lease, hiring a new employee or independent contractor, licensing a concept, selling a boat, or contracting for a new fireplace,
can help. A must-have for small business owners, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and law students—and anyone else whose success is built around understanding and negotiating agreements.