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What are some tips for building rapport and trust with the other party?
Contracts are simply a written description of a business relationship. Even if a contract is between two or more companies, it is human beings who will implement the contract. So, if you ask any relationship professional, they will tell you that clear communication is the cornerstone of any good relationship. So, to build trust, clearly communicate your goals, needs and expectations for the relationship. Don't assume that the other parties know your goals and expectations, say them and just as importantly ask the other party what their goals and expectations are for the contract. Trust requires clear communications .
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Yesterday, the small business community took a big regulatory hit when two federal agencies issued important rules that will affect employer-employee…
Yesterday, the small business community took a big regulatory hit when two federal agencies issued important rules that will affect employer-employee…
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Yesterday, the small business community took a big regulatory hit when two federal agencies issued important rules that will affect employer-employee…
Yesterday, the small business community took a big regulatory hit when two federal agencies issued important rules that will affect employer-employee…
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An employee merely disclosing a disability usually isn't enough to trigger an employer's duty to accommodate it. I'll give you an example from a…
An employee merely disclosing a disability usually isn't enough to trigger an employer's duty to accommodate it. I'll give you an example from a…
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Law Offices of Matthew S. Johnston, LLC
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Education
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Treasurer
Treasurer
AIGA Blue Ridge
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Board Member
Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership of Frederick County
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Board Member
Building Veterans
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Board Member and National Federation of High Schools Liasion
Western Maryland Soccer Officials Association (WMSOA)
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Licensed Referee
Licensed Referee
United States Soccer Federation
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Volunteer Researcher
Americans United for Government Reform
Publications
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Better Relationships Through Better Contracts: Six Steps to Your Contract Your Way
Law Offices of Matthew S. Johnston, LLC ebook
This short ebook walks readers through six steps to writing an effective customer contract without a lawyer. Following nine exercises, small business owners can examine the relationship with their customers, address customer concerns, assess risk, and allocate risk among the parties.
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Building Your Practice by Joining Nonlegal Trade Associations
American Bar Association-GPSolo Magazine, Vol. 33, No. 6
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Fair Labor Standards Act Changes for White Collar Overtime Exemptions
Center for Professional Education
Projects
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Talk on Employee Handbooks
Presented to Maryland Small Business Development Center-Western Region
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Talk on Business Contracts for Small Business
Presented to Maryland Small Business Development Center-Western Region.
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Talk on Wage & Hour Laws for Small Businesses
Presented to Maryland Small Business Development Center-Western Region
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Independent Contractor Law for Small Businesses
Talk for Maryland Small Business Development Center-Western Region. http://marylandsbdc.org/western/index_western.php
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Legal Risk Management for Small Businesses Class
Talk delivered to small business owners through the Maryland Small Business Development Center-Western Region. http://marylandsbdc.org/western/index_western.php
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