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Optimize Contract Creation Management in 3 Steps

4 min read

CobbleStone Software showcases how to optimize contract creation management in three steps.

Contract creation management plays a vital role in the contract lifecycle, where contract contributors band together to form a cohesive contract. However - inefficient contract creation management can stem from unorganized contract templates, obsolete contract language, and subcontracts divorced from original contract versions. Read on to discover how leading contract management software can help streamline contract creation management in three steps.

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Contract Management and Negotiation - A Delicious Recipe for Success

By Sean Heck on 01/28/22

5 min read

CobbleStone Software explains the recipe for contract management and negotiations success for better contract lifecycle management.

As a contract management professional, you must be able to cook up a deliciously low-friction contract negotiations process. However, without a centralized and organized system for contract negotiations, you can end up burning the meal for all contract lifecycle management stakeholders at the table. But fear not: leading contract management software can be the secret ingredient to a savory, delectable contract negotiations process. Read on to learn how.

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How to Redline Contract Documents Better With Contract Software

By Sean Heck on 01/21/22

3 min read

CobbleStone Software explains how to redline contract documents better with contract software.

Redlining a contract document can prove to be an arduous facet of contract negotiations. Collaborating with stakeholders to redline contract documents with outdated methods such as back and forth sharing of MS Word documents, sporadic emails, and disorganized shared drives can cause contract negotiation bottlenecks. But there is a better way. Start leveraging leading contract management software and enjoy online contract redlining for enhanced contract negotiations.

Topics: Contract Lifecycle Management contract negotiation Document Collaboration contract collaboration concurrent document management concurrent editing Contract Redlining

4 Different Phases of Contract Management & How to Tackle Them

By Sean Heck on 01/14/22

7 min read

CobbleStone Software explains the 4 different phases of contract management and how to tackle them.

Contract management is a multi-faceted process. Without oversight over each stage in the life of a contract, your organization can suffer from process bottlenecks, missed contract obligations and tasks, wasted time, lawsuits, decreased revenue, and missed opportunities - to name a few. Fortunately, you can increase your ROI by better understanding approaching contract management. Here are the four phases of contract management and how to tackle them with contract management software.

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