A Well-Designed Contract Builds Trust
These contracts spell out the roles of buyers and sellers, which is signed by each partner, it helps to avoid misunderstandings, clarifies expectations and obligations. A well-designed contract builds trust and recognition of interdependence between the buyers and the sellers. they ensure that both buyers and sellers understand and fulfill their obligations to the other party, thereby reducing the risk of the partnership collapsing.
Design Buyer and Seller Agreements
A typical buyer-seller contract includes the following:
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SELLER
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF BUYER
CHARGES FOR SERVICES OR GOODS
PAYMENT PROCEDURES
RESTRICTIONS ON SALES
PENALTIES AND PERFORMANCE BONUSES
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS WITH INTERNATIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARBITRATION PROCEDURE IN CASE OF DISPUTES
DURATION AND RENEWAL OF CONTRACT
Non-Quantifiable Outcomes of Buyer-Seller Contracts
There are non-quantifiable outcomes of buyer-seller contracts that are intangible and difficult to measure or predict. They influence the trust which should underlie the partnership. The possibility of a negative outcome must be addressed in the in the reporting, monitoring and evaluation structure. The performance needs to be carefully recorded and monitored.