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7 Reasons Contract Reminder Software Is Key for Business Efficiency

By Sean Heck on 06/13/23

3 min read

CobbleStone Software explains how contract reminder software can automate contract management processes, key dates, and auto-renewal.

In the intricately woven landscape of today's business world, contract management becomes a cornerstone for operational efficiency. Contract reminder software has emerged as a vital tool in this space. It fosters a level of organizational effectiveness that is truly indispensable. So, let’s discuss how you can automate contracts with reminders galore!

Topics: tasks Contract Management Workflow

Obligation of Contracts - An Overview

By Joshua Hansen on 01/17/23

4 min read

CobbleStone Software provides an overview of obligation of contracts.

Unfulfilled contract obligations can create a post-award contract management nightmare that can escalate to stressful legal action – such as issuing a cease and desist or suing your counterparty.

So, how can you avoid this?

By clearly defining the obligation of contracts between you and your counterparty and leveraging contract management software tools to receive timely alerts for each obligation of contracts, you can retain contract obligation accountability instead of meddling with unnecessary disputes.

Topics: contract life cycle management Contract Lifecycle Contract Lifecycle Management Contract Lifecycle Stages tasks post-award contract automation contract obligations Obligation of Contracts

4 Fundamental Contract Management Software Features To Get You Started

By Sean Heck on 04/19/22

4 min read

CobbleStone Software details four fundamental contract management software features to get you started.

It is easy to make your case for contract management software and its ability to positively transform contract lifecycle management processes. With so many user-friendly contract management software features at your disposal, it can be overwhelming to plan precisely how to utilize contract management software for your organization's needs. But it does not have to be. To that end, here are four fundamental contract management software features to get you started with better contract administration in the age of legal operations digital transformation.

Topics: Ad-Hoc Reports Advance Reporting automated workflow Contract Management Features contract repository contract workflow Custom Reports e-sign E-signatures eSignature Report Designer reports signatures tasks workflow workflows Electronic Signature electronic signatures eSignatures Contract Reports & Analytics contract management software features Legal Workflow legal workflow automation Contract Management Workflow electronic signature software IntelliSign Contract Searching Quick Search secure contract repository

6 Problems Faced in Contract Management (And How To Solve Them)

By Sean Heck on 04/5/22

4 min read

CobbleStone Software explains six problems in contract management and how to solve them.

As contract management is a multi-faceted process with numerous steps and moving parts, it is easy for your organization to face problems. This risk of contract management issues is significantly increased if your organization leverages manual or antiquated contract management tools. To elucidate the CLM hardships you face and encourage growth - here is a list of six problems you might encounter in contract management. After that, we can note how to solve such issues with contract management software.

Topics: audit trails automated workflow contract repository contract workflow data storage e-sign E-signatures eSignature signatures tasks templates workflow workflows Electronic Signature electronic signatures eSignatures contract approval process contract clauses contract renewals Legal Workflow legal workflow automation Contract Management Workflow electronic signature software IntelliSign