The Dotted Line
Five questions to ask yourself before you sign that contract
By Joan E. Lisante •
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If your insomnia is Nyquil- and sheep-resistant, scanning a nice10-page contract before bed might do the trick. Say"contract" to most people, and they slide into anirreversible vegetative state.
But whether you're ordering office furniture or an ISP, youneed to stay awake. Contracts can determine the success or failureof your business. All of them will bind your business for sometime. So before you grab a Bic and sign, answer these fivequestions about that contract sitting on your desk:
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