This is the first in a series of articles on contract management.

It explains how commonly held negative views of contracts can prevent them from serving their intended beneficial purpose.

The patron saint of contracts is Rodney Dangerfield. Or at least he should be, because, like Rodney, contracts "don't get no respect." Indeed, many business people view contracts as at best a necessary evil and at worst an unnecessary evil - something they would prefer to do without. This attitude is understandable, but unfortunate, because an effective contract management system can be the key to profitability for your business. Continue reading....