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 such as "waiver," "indemnity," and "most favored nation."

Contracts: The Essential Business Desk Reference is more than just an A-Z explanation of over 300 terms. It also includes:

common negotiating strategies

examples of contract provisions

sample contracts with explanations

illegal and dangerous contract clauses to watch out for

what to expect if a contract is broken

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, Contracts: The Essential Business Desk Reference 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.