Auto-Renewal of Contracts

Joshua Briones, Crystal Lopez and Lauren Miller have written about the hassles of auto renewal for customers and business owners.

-DD

Contracts for Independent Contractors

Ted Devine suggests that independent contractors should attend to the details of their contracts with firms. A lack of clarity at the front of a relationship can cause problems at a later date.

-DD

Vendor Negotiation

Peter Thibodeau notes that vendor consolidation is raising costs and eliminating flexibility. He cites statistics that the development of near-monopolies is raising the cost of software for some industries by ten percent or more. Thibodeau observes that as the competition dwindles, the remaining industry giants feel less need to innovate or provide custom work. He provides tips for minimizing the impact of industry consolidation, including negotiating contract renewals long before they lapse.

-DD