There’s something to be said about acting spontaneously.

Making rash decisions can be exciting.

Thinking off the cuff gets the blood pumping.

But no matter how quickly things develop, you must slow down for one thing: paperwork.

In business, you have to get everything down on paper for legal matters.

Quotes, plans, agreements, signatures…this is all stuff that must be documented.

Even if your heart tells you it’s no big deal, that you trust this person and that, your brain (and your pocketbook) will tell you differently.

If you don’t get it in writing, you are putting yourself and your entire business at risk.

Protect yourself and you’ll see your decisions pay off time and time again.