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The 8 Stages of the Contract Lifecycle

3 min read

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

Understanding the contract lifecycle is essential for legal, procurement, and contract management teams aiming to streamline operations. This guide explores the eight key stages of the contract lifecycle and how contract lifecycle management (CLM) software can optimize each phase for better compliance, efficiency, and collaboration.

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Top 5 Benefits of CobbleStone Software's Third-Party eSign Connector

By Sean Heck on 08/26/25

3 min read

CobbleStone Software uncovers the top 5 benefits of its third-party eSign connector.

Summary of Key Takeaways

CobbleStone Software’s Third-Party eSign Connection Manager allows users to leverage existing licenses with providers like DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat Sign, and SignNow.
The connector integrates with your chosen eSign provider, ensuring a seamless and efficient digital signature workflow directly within CobbleStone Contract Insight^®.
Benefits include enhanced security, improved efficiency, centralized management, and flexible options for your eSignature process.

Topics: eSignature CobbleStone Software Integrations eSignatures integration eSignature Software

What Is an eSignature (Electronic Signature)?

By Sean Heck on 01/14/25

4 min read

CobbleStone Software explains what is an eSignature.

Signing contracts manually with wet signatures is a relic of the past. Straight up - if you are still signing contracts with delays due to physical document delivery, you are way behind the curve. In addition to difficulty tracking contract versions, there are potential errors inherent to document handling, resulting in longer legal review times, issues obtaining signatures from multiple stakeholders, and inefficient storage of contracts. These side effects can significantly slow the signing process and contract lifecycle. Thankfully, today, we have electronic signatures. But what is an eSignature? Read this blog post to find out!

Topics: eSignature eSignatures eSignature Software

Signing Contracts: 5 Tips for a Better Process

By Sean Heck on 12/5/24

3 min read

CobbleStone Software explains signing contracts and five tips for a better process.

Signing contracts is important. A signature seals an agreement between parties, legally binds them, and confirms responsibilities. By signing, you confirm that you have read and understood the terms of the contract and are bound to perform your duties as outlined in the agreement. Financial health, legal standing, and reputation are all on the line. Given the importance of signing contracts, you ought to have a healthy and efficient process for doing so. To that end, here are five tips for a better contract signing process.

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