As a contractor, you’re likely using some sort of contract lifecycle management software. And if not, you should be. Contract lifecycle management software makes the process of creating, managing, and executing contracts easier. But it can also do so much more. It can make your life as a contractor much easier and save time when you’re working on projects that require multiple types of contracts. Here are 5 tips to help you get started with your CLM software:

Automate a lot of the things you have to do

Many contract lifecycle management systems allow you to create custom templates and boilerplate language, which is great when you’re starting a contracting business. You can automate your contract management process by introducing automation tools into it as much as possible; these include automated workflow approvals, selective email alerts based on specific criteria (such as expiration dates or changes made), and automatic reminders …