Write Your Own Business Contracts: What Your Attorney Won't Tell You (Psi Successful Business Library) this question feed

asked by spiderman on November 15, 2006 4:11 PM
Write Your Own Business Contracts: What Your Attorney Won't Tell You is an easy-to-read guide that helps you lower your legal costs by explaining the "dos" and "don'ts" of contract writing. The book gives you useful cost-saving tips on how to work with your attorney and get the most value for the least amount of billable time.

The book features examples of actual agreements (both good and bad) with detailed, point-by-point discussions about what makes a given agreement worthwhile or dangerous. You'll also learn techniques (and actual wording) for making a written contract consistent and presenting a well-structured deal.

The book also helps you:
* Gain a working knowledge of the various types of business agreements
* Form and maintain a corporation
* Know when to use and when to avoid standard clauses
* Prepare for the unexpected by "what-iffing" your contract

Ideal for:
* Attorneys
* Owners or Managers of Small Business
* Suppliers, Distributors, and Sales Representatives
* Educators
* Banks, Venture Capitalists, and Landlords
* Business Consultants and Service Representatives


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I'm a lawyer, and after readiing this book all I have to say is just that it's great. The legal forms it has, do and don't forms, are very useful. I strongly recommend this book.
reviewed by rafit on November 28, 2006 11:47 PM

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I am a recovering lawyer. That said, as an entrepreneur, my partners always look to me to keep an eye on things legal, and this book has been my greatest ally in the effort.

The author and I share the same views about contracts: they should be clear; as brief as possible (without leaving out anything necessary); and in plain English.

This book will be a tremendous resource for anyone preparing a contract and for anyone reviewing a contract. You will find a wealth of hints, including plenty of examples of BOTH good and bad contracts and clauses, in addition to the fine commentary on the many types of contracts. In addition, the organization is very useful, with chapters focusing on the major types of contract businesspeople are likely to see. The chapters covering general subjects (including "Clauses. . .Standard and Dangerous") are good guidance for lawyers and excellent introductions for non-lawyers.

My battered copy saw so much action I had it rebound!

reviewed by imtheboss on November 29, 2006 4:40 PM

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