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Contracts are a crucial component of any well-run business. They are beneficial in establishing relationships and responsibilities, which safeguard a business on a day-to-day and legal level. But a contract's benefits don't end there; here are three reasons to make them a part of your business.

Why You Should Have Business Contracts

1. Proof

contractsYou should have verifiable evidence that outlines the terms of your business relationships, upon which both you and the other party involved have agreed. This is one of the main purposes of a contract, allowing you to define, in depth, the duties and responsibilities central to those relationships that make your business run. Contracts are equally important whether they are with employees, vendors, or clients.

2. Confidentiality

Many businesses want to carry out behind-the-scenes details—the nitty-gritty part of running a business—with a minimum amount of public scrutiny. While some is essential for transparency and good business practice, too much can be invasive and potentially detrimental to the secrets of your success. A contract gives you the right to insert confidentiality clauses and nondisclosure agreements, which ensure others are limited as to what they can share about your operation.

3. Clarity

Sometimes, the exact roles expected of us become murky or difficult to understand. With a contract, you have the details of your role laid out in black and white. For example, if you are paying a vendor for a service your business is not receiving, but they had agreed to render said service in the contract they signed, you can easily clarify and rectify the situation. In short, contracts keep everyone on the same page.

 

When it comes time to draw up contracts for your business, contact attorney Stuart R. Norman, Jr. for legal guidance. For over four decades, he has been providing legal services to the Jewett City and Griswold, CT, region. Call (860) 376-0069 to make an appointment, or visit his firm's website to learn about his real estate law services.

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