The Supply Management jobsite

Posts tagged Ian Pearson

The secret handshake of the buyer

October 11, 2012

fast payday loansheight=”100″ />As the business world has developed, the significance of the handshake in relation to contracts has faded. It used to seal the deal beyond all question. But today, even when a deal is agreed and hands are shook, there are still i’s to dot and t’s to cross.

I’m not saying it’s a bad thing – the modern world would not be better off if rail franchises were agreed by a handshake, although in view of recent events it might not be that much worse off. But it is a shame that this historic business ritual has lost some of its importance. (more…)