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Employee Appreciation Day

The importance of embedding a culture of recognition In the US, the first Friday in March is traditionally known as Employee Appreciation Day, but this is increasingly being recognised beyond
Posted  on February 29, 2024
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Is it time to shake up the status quo?

We’ve been here before, but that doesn’t mean we’re stuck… Hurrah for February 1st. Despite the joyous welcome it receives at the start of its 31-day stint, what a relief
Posted  on February 1, 2024
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Planning makes perfect

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. With thanks to Benjamin Franklin and Winston Churchill… So it’s that time of year again. Although the days are shorter and
Posted  on December 21, 2023
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Don’t fall for phishing…

Stay safe out there November 24 is both National and International Computer Security Day. We probably used to take security for granted. Using the same passwords endlessly – sometimes just
Posted  on November 24, 2023
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Turning Evergreen Contract Challenges into Opportunities

This blog first appeared on Cobblestone Software’s site. Four are distributors of Cobblestone’s contract management system, Contract Insight. Anyone managing contracts knows about the evergreen contract. Evergreen agreements stand out for their ability to
Posted  on November 20, 2023
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Into the black – shop till you drop

Leavening the gloom As the clocks go back, the nights draw in and life generally seems to slow down in line with our circadian rhythms. All of a sudden, November
Posted  on November 12, 2023
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A Concise Contract Management Best Practice Guide

This blog first appeared on Cobblestone Software’s site. Four are distributors of Cobblestone’s contract management system, Contract Insight. Managing contracts from requests to renewals can prove difficult when relying on
Posted  on November 3, 2023
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In a volatile world, reliability is everything – even when it comes to software

The usual underwhelming British summer has been and gone. Early days of prolonged sun gave way to sun, showers, biblical rain and the occasional thunderstorm. Not that any weather forecast
Posted  on September 15, 2023
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Four Business flies the flag for Contract Insight – award winning contract management software

Contract Insight At Four, we’re proud to be associated with CobbleStone Software, as distributors of their Contract Insight contract management system software. CobbleStone Software are leaders in contract management software.
Posted  on July 31, 2023
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Speaking in tongues? There’s no such thing as a stupid question….

‘Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.’  Mark Twain It’s a familiar scenario. You’re sitting in a meeting/on a zoom call
Posted  on June 18, 2023
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Enhanced productivity can drive economic recovery

Start with small changes – optimise your working day with contract management software We’ve been living through a strange few years, none stranger than the COVID era. Coming out the
Posted  on May 11, 2023
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The newly hybrid world of work

Living with the legacy The pandemic is largely over but we continue to live with its legacy. Arguably the greatest impact it has had is on our daily working patterns.
Posted  on March 31, 2023