Do we have a deal Part 1

The Meeting of Minds: To have a contract, you need a meeting of minds, but as Owen Hayford and Stuart Connor show, that can be hard to get.

Do we have a deal Part 2

Putting documents together: Three pieces of paper and a post-it note – is that a contract or just a problem with your filing system?

Do we have a deal Part 3

Starting work without a contract: Owen Hayford and Stuart Connor wrap up their exploration of common contract problems by asking what happens if you start work without a contract in place.

Simple tips for surviving litigation

There are some simple things you can do to avoid litigation, or at least get out of it alive, say Peter Keel and Norm Lucas.

Sustainability: obstacle or opportunity?

Sustainability – particularly ecological sustainability – is a real buzz-word, but how does it affect your business? Brendan Bateman and Nick Thomas explain its main features and how it opens up opportunities for business.

How does sustainability affect finance for my project?

Major banks have signed up to the Equator Principles, as Brendan Bateman and Nick Thomas explain.

Sustainability: Going beyond project approvals

Currently ecological sustainability is important for project approvals, but does it have any application beyond that, ask Brendan Bateman and Nick Thomas.