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4 Ways a Proper Electronic Contract Improves Contract Management

By Sean Heck on 11/22/22

3 min read

CobbleStone Software explains 4 ways a proper electronic contract improve contract management.

Traditional paper contracts were replaced long ago by better contract processes. The paper document has been foregone in favor of digital contracts. However, not all computer-based contract management processes are created equal.

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Digital Signatures vs. Electronic Signatures: What's the Difference?

By Sean Heck on 10/31/22

4 min read

CobbleStone Software explains the differences between digital signature and electronic signatures.

What is a digital signature? Is it not the same thing as an electronic signature?

We inhabit an ever-evolving technological landscape in which new and updated terminology and functionality are constantly presented. It can be confusing to know the differences between terms such as the two mentioned above. However, those differences are actually quite simple!

Familiarize yourself with these two terms. Discover how to utilize both eSignatures and digital signatures to establish a process that is:

secure.
user-friendly.
compliant.
and rapid.

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Here’s Why Electronic Document Signing Is Great for Contract Processes

By Sean Heck on 07/27/22

4 min read

CobbleStone Software explains why electronic document signing is great for contract processes.

Gathering signatures for a contract or agreement can be difficult without the proper tools. Outdated and slow signing methods can cause signature bottlenecks that delay contract execution. What’s more, high costs for wet signing and postage can decrease your bottom line.

Fortunately, there is a better way. Let’s discuss why electronic signature software within contract management software is awesome for your contract processes.

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6 Tips for Effective Contract Management in 2023

By Sean Heck on 07/14/22

3 min read

CobbleStone Software shares 6 tips for effective contract management in 2023.

The age of legal operations digital transformation continues in 2023, with even more exciting digitization tools for business process automation available. The more contract administration tools available to legal teams and contract administrators – however – the easier it is to fall behind. With that said, let’s examine six tips for effective contract management in 2023 to get ahead with contract management software.

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