Conquering Contracts: Insights for Owners and Managers

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Contracts often pose challenges with their length, complexity and a mix of crucial terms and boilerplate causes.

Overcome this challenge - learn how to navigate the intricate landscape of contracts. This course empowers business owners and managers to navigate the intricate landscape of contracts, essential to the lifeblood of any enterprise. Contracts often pose challenges with their length, complexity, and a mix of crucial terms and boilerplate clauses. Participants will learn a systematic approach to enhance their understanding and confidence in contract execution. The class also guides business owners in effectively communicating their positions to attorneys during contract formation and in managing overall business relationships.

LEARN HOW TO:

• understand the core parts of a contract and their purposes.
• be able to better comprehend a contract, evaluate the contract, and compare and contrast key terms of a contract to understand their obligations.
• be able to design comprehensive exit strategies needed for unanticipated events during the course of a contract.
• be able to analyze the contractual terms, and communicate their terms and concerns better to their professional partners (lawyers, accountants, and insurers).
•  judge potential risks found in contracts, and evaluate the cost-benefit analysis of proceeding with, or terminating contractual obligations.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Margaret Ryder

Margaret Ryder is a Business Consultant at the UGA SBDC in Gainesville. Earning her JD in 1994, she ran her own law practice for 20 years working with small business owners in business creation, real estate, and contracts. She retired from practicing law in 2018 and dedicated herself to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in business law, managerial ethics, and human resource management at private universities. She has published various business articles. The completion of her Doctor of Business Administration in 2020 and General Civil Mediation Training 2021 allows her to bring a comprehensive approach to clients.