Agreements 101

The basics of agreements, including terminology and templates.

15 Types of Contracts You Need to Know About

An introduction to 15 general types of contracts and contracts commonly used in business settings.

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Electronic Signature vs Wet Signature: What's the Difference?

A contract is a legally enforceable agreement requiring offer, acceptance, consideration, awareness, capacity, and legality, and it may be either unilateral, bilateral, written, or verbal.

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Radio Button vs. Checkbox: Which Should You Use?

Learn how to easily collect more information within your documents using checkboxes and radio buttons.

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What Are AI Workflows? How AI Workflows Work with 10 Examples

AI workflows use artificial intelligence to analyze information, automate repetitive tasks, and route work efficiently across your organization. Here are ten examples you can implement at your organization.

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The 6 Essential Elements of a Contract

A contract is considered legally-enforceable when it incorporates six essential elements: Offer, Acceptance, Awareness, Consideration, Capacity and Legality. By understanding the six essential elements of a contract, all parties can be confident that the contract they are signing is fair and legal.

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Addendums vs. Amendments: What’s the Difference?

Addendums and amendments are both common in the contracting process, but they should not be mistaken for one another. Here’s what you need to know.

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What is a Purchase Agreement?

A purchase agreement is a contract generally used in transactions where the buyer is purchasing goods instead of services. This type of contract is most common in complex and expensive transactions, such as purchasing real estate or large, specialized equipment.

Ted Sclavos

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6 Ways You Can Send an Invoice

Here are the six most common invoice types and the circumstances in which they're used.

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What is an Invoice?

An invoice is a written document that lists and itemizes goods and services provided to the recipient. It briefly describes the transactions completed, the associated cost of each of these transactions, and the terms of payment requested by the party who completed them.

Ted Sclavos

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How to Fill Out a W-9 Form: A Step-by-Step Guide

Form W-9, officially titled Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, is used by businesses to collect tax identification information from individuals and entities they pay. The person completing the form does not file it with the IRS. Instead, the form is provided to the requesting organization so that accurate information can be used for year-end reporting.

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How to Fill Out a W-9 Form: A Step-by-Step Guide