Manual document generation processes are prone to human error. They’re time-consuming and lack standardisation. As document complexity and volume grow, the cracks in the surface can become irreparable. Luckily, with

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be necessary and beneficial growth strategies for many organisations. However, M&A transactions are complex and require more than just strategic vision and financial acumen; effective

What is contract management in the context of the healthcare industry?  What steps, tasks, and requirements are involved?  What does your organisation need to do to maintain proper healthcare contract

Ineffectual procurement strategy can lead to elevated risk, dark purchasing, supplier issues, data inaccuracies, and a drawn-out purchasing cycle or procurement cycle.  To avoid wasting time, squandering opportunities, and mismanaging

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A perfect storm On the global stage, things are conspiring to make 2022 a memorable year for energy suppliers, and not in a good way… Climate change, the pandemic, war

What is social housing? Social housing is unique in that it is the only type of housing where rents are linked to income. So, generally speaking, social homes are the