Getting vendors to agree to our terms can take a little persuasion.
Q: I recently updated my subcontract and purchase order agreements and I am having trouble getting some of my vendors to agree to the new terms. Should I work with these vendors with a simplified agreement?
A: You should work with all vendors using the same basic agreements. Start with a basic agreement with the important information then persuade your vendors to agree to it. If you cannot get them to agree, then you should seek other vendors.
Subcontracts / Purchase Orders serve a purpose
They outline who does what
They guide us when there are issues
They tell us how we will work together
We all need one
A good agreement serves all parties
Create a simple agreement that covers the legal basics and add the other key elements
Put your focus into the scope, schedule, and corrective action sections
Don’t work with anyone without an executed agreement
Some vendors may need some guidance
Let them know it’s designed to protect both parties
The agreement tells the details when someone else may no longer be involved
If they cannot comply then you will seek other vendors
We often have times when we are off from work and it’s always a struggle to get started again when our time off has ended. It’s hard getting back on the horse and getting going. Here is some help.
Prepare upfront – before you are going to be away from the office
Write a To Do list for your first day back
Clean off you desk
Leave some open time on your schedule
Getting back on the horse
If you prepared, jump right into your tasks
If not
Clean off your desk
Create a list of “quick hit” items to complete first