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The 8 Stages of the Contract Lifecycle

4 min read

CobbleStone Software presents the stages of the contract lifecycle - including 8 for contract management.

Contracts are legally binding - and thus need to be executed properly. Legal teams should equip themselves with a thorough understanding of the contract lifecycle. The contract lifecycle is the process under which a contract is authored, reviewed, sent for signature, executed, and - potentially - renewed.

The "lifecycle" is an archetype used to compartmentalize and understand a contract's complex evolution. The lifecycle begins with contract requests and concludes when these requests are fulfilled - with the possibility of managing contract renewal. Let's further explore the eight stages of the contract lifecycle below and how contract management software can help streamline your contracting processes.

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How Contract Review Can Be Easy With CLM Software

By Sean Heck on 01/16/23

3 min read

CobbleStone Software explains how to improve contract review processes and related procedures with contract lifecycle management software.

Contract review is a crucial contract management stage. Unfortunately, far too many organizations overlook this process or leverage out-of-date methods that can increase unnecessary risk.

Thankfully, we can establish a contract review processes checklist and manage the life of a contract with leading contract management software. Let’s get started.

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Contract Drafting Made Easy With Contract Software

By Sean Heck on 11/28/22

4 min read

CobbleStone Software discusses how contract drafting is made easy with contract management software and contract drafting software.

Contract drafting is a multi-faceted and complex process. Document collaboration, contract authoring, negotiation, terms and conditions, and other relevant steps can be challenging. They are all the more challenging if you are relying on manual tools - such as shared drives and emails. Leave tedious, manual contract drafting methods in the past by embracing robust contract management software.

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Here’s Why Contract Templates Are a Must-Have for Contract Management

By Sean Heck on 10/5/22

5 min read

CobbleStone Software explains why contract templates are a must-have for contract management.

From services contracts to consulting agreements to employment contracts – contracts are an essential part of business relationships across industries. However, writing even simple contracts from scratch can seem daunting.

Without a starting point, drafting contracts can prove time-consuming and challenging. Your contract team can suffer from critical inaccuracies and missed opportunities.

Thankfully, your organization can leverage easy-to-customize and mergeable contract templates to save valuable time and maximize accuracy.

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