• common negotiating strategies
• examples of contract provisions
• sample contract clauses and entire contracts
• examples of illegal and dangerous contract clauses
• what to expect if you or the other side breaks a contract
• up-to-date explanations of electronic contracts, and
• tips on amending and modifying agreements.

Whether you're starting a business, signing a lease, hiring a new employee or independent contractor, licensing a concept, selling a boat, or contracting for a new fireplace, Contracts: The Essential Business Desk Reference can help. A must-have for small business owners, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and law students--and anyone else whose success is built around understanding and negotiating agreements.