Before you engage with a new vendor or client email over a one pager NDA (non disclosure agreement). A very simple 1 to pager NDA to start with. You should have a standard company NDA that was agreed with your legal department (If you have one, if not just google an NDA template from the web) If required you can always follow up latter with a more detailed NDA.
The initial NDA serves 2 purposes
1. The NDA protects you and the third party, you can have a more open and meaningful conversation
2. Watch out for the third party’s reaction – do they pull in their legal team, look for amendments. Pulling in legal team equals massive delays. This is a good indication of the type of company you will be dealing with in the future.
Remember this is Warren Buffet’s way, short handshake and 1 pager contract. You don’t want to work a company that is insisting on chapters of legal documents. This will significantly impact your ability to work together.
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