Monday 29 August

Today on StartupSmart, we have a salutary tale for any budding entrepreneur who thinks that a contract provides absolute guarantees from suppliers or clients.

As start-up business The Ad Network found out to its cost, a contract can prove to not be worth the paper it’s written on – or even the expensive fees of the lawyers who write it up.

Make sure you read their account to get some insights on how to build business relationships, rather than rely on contracts alone.

Elsewhere, Ned Dwyer gives his blogging tips and mentor William Willems explains why you should be thinking ahead when renting office space.