Automating Your Contract Review Process: A Small Business Owner's Guide

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Hey there, small business owner! If you're reading this, chances are you've got a million things on your plate—running your business, keeping customers happy, and figuring out how to grow without losing your sanity. But there's one task that probably keeps popping up and slowing you down: reviewing contracts.

What is Automated Contract Review?

Automated contract review uses artificial intelligence (AI) to scan, analyze, and break down your contracts for you. No more squinting at tiny text or Googling legal terms late at night. Instead, AI contract review software does the heavy lifting—spotting key details, flagging risks, and explaining it all in a way that actually makes sense.

Why Automate Your Contract Review?

Aspect Manual Review Automated Review
Time Hours or days Minutes
Cost $200-500/hour for lawyers Affordable monthly subscription
Consistency Varies by reviewer Always thorough
Availability Business hours only 24/7 access
Scalability Limited by time Handle multiple contracts at once

The Benefits You'll See

  • Save 80% of your review time
  • Cut legal costs significantly
  • Never miss important details
  • Make faster business decisions
  • Scale your operations easily

Getting Started with Automated Contract Review

Step 1: Choose Your Tool

Look for:

  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Accurate analysis
  • Fair pricing
  • Good support
  • Security features

Step 2: Set Up Your Account

  • Sign up (usually takes minutes)
  • Complete your profile
  • Add team members if needed
  • Set preferences

Step 3: Upload Your First Contract

  • Drag and drop your document
  • Supports common formats (PDF, Word, etc.)
  • Quick processing time
  • Secure storage

Step 4: Review the Analysis

You'll get a straightforward report breaking it all down:

  • Key terms highlighted
  • Potential risks flagged
  • Unusual clauses identified
  • Suggested changes
  • Compliance checks

Step 5: Make Your Move

With the report in hand, decide what's next:

  • Sign if everything looks good
  • Negotiate changes if needed
  • Get legal help for complex issues
  • Track your decision

Quick Start Tip

Not sure where to begin? Sign up for a free OpenAmend trial and upload your first contract. It's that simple!

Best Practices for Success

Do's

  • Start with simple contracts
  • Use built-in checklists
  • Save important findings
  • Regular system checks

Don'ts

  • Skip manual review of flagged items
  • Ignore unusual terms
  • Forget to save changes
  • Rush complex decisions

Ready to Automate Your Contract Review?

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