Contracts and Negotiations

The first rule of businesses is that the negotiation has to be good for both parties.

Do your homework to ensure the chosen influencer is consistent with your brand's look, feel and tone.

Consulting gigs always come with costs and opportunities. Your contract needs to anticipate both.

An NDA is your basic protection whenever you need to trust someone with valuable information about your business.

Integrating remote freelancers with your in-house team is critical and not at all easy.

The sales process, culminating in the contract negotiation, is supposed to be a mutually beneficial endeavor. But, is it?

Ulay and Marina Abramovic had already dissolved their partnership in life. After a court battle, they dissolved their partnership in business, too.

Show up to learn, know your limit and realize you're pitching yourself -- not just your business.

Attaining a coveted spot on a major retailer's supply chain is a boon to your small business, but how do you adapt?

The decision comes three weeks after a U.S. federal judge ordered to halt the deal because of antitrust concerns.

Network technicians and customer service representatives in the company's Fios Internet, telephone and television services units walked off the job on April 13 after contract talks hit an impasse.

The company and the union are at an impasse with issues like healthcare, offshoring call center jobs, work rules and pensions.

Current contracts have expired, but Verizon employees are still at work.

Asset protection isn't complicated. Just follow these tips.

Don't have time for the mail? Dealing with multiple signers? Consider these handy online tools.

The high stakes make this type of transaction entirely unique. Know how to proceed wisely.

Licensing is a potentially lucrative path for product development and marketing but also a complex, often fraught, partnership.

Of course your lawyer has to review your licensing contract but make certain you know what the lawyer may not.

Follow these steps to forge relationships grounded in mutual trust that will increase your business presence and profitability.

Misunderstandings about patents and copyrights can cost your business. Avoid these traps.