Startup Funding Espresso -- Importance of Written Contracts

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running a business, it's important to use written contracts. It's easy to negotiate an agreement verbally, but this often leaves loose ends that become a problem later. A written contract makes clear the responsibilities and duties of both parties and what each owes the other. It's often the case that both sides make assumptions underlying the agreement and those assumptions conflict with each other. A contract includes both the agreement and the consideration. Consideration is some value that is paid for the services rendered or the product delivered. If there's no consideration, then the service is considered a gift. Written contracts are required for any sale over $500, any lease over $1000, and anything that creates a security interest such as pledging real estate. There are several advantages to written contracts. It is easier to enforce a written contract. Signing a contract indicates that both parties have agreed to it. Verbal contracts are often nullified when one side or the other claims they didn't agree. Written contracts provide better recourse than verbal contracts with the courts and arbitration. Make sure you put it in writing. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.Let's go startup something today. ___________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact [email protected] Music courtesy of Bensound