Are Verbal Contracts Legally Binding?
Verbal contracts can work—until they don’t. Learn when a spoken agreement is legally binding and why a handshake might not be enough to protect you.
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Verbal contracts can work—until they don’t. Learn when a spoken agreement is legally binding and why a handshake might not be enough to protect you.
Thinking about starting a business partnership? Learn the pros, cons, and key considerations to decide if a partnership is the right path for you.
Ready to transfer your business? Learn the key steps to sell, gift, or reassign ownership smoothly while keeping your business in good hands.
Starting an LLC? Our guide walks you through the setup process, with expert tips and real stories from business owners to make forming your LLC easier.
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Buying property is a big deal—don’t leave it to chance.
Use our purchase and sale agreement to clearly outline the terms and protect both parties. Whether you're buying a home or another type of property, our real estate purchase agreement template helps secure your deal with confidence.
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Protect confidential information with our easy-to-use NDA template.
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a legal contract that helps keep sensitive information private. It defines what must stay confidential, who is responsible for protecting it, and how long the agreement lasts.
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While you can start a partnership without putting anything in writing, doing so is usually risky.
A partnership agreement is a written contract between two or more people who run a business together. It explains each partner’s roles, responsibilities, ownership shares, and how profits and losses will be divided.
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Whether you're hiring your first employee or formalizing your team, with our template you can customize an agreement to fit your needs.
Use our employment contract template to define the terms of a professional relationship between an employer and an employee. This contract outlines key details like job responsibilities and rules for leaving the job.
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