Leasecake goes beyond lease management by serving as a centralized hub for various contracts that impact your business. Managing these agreements in one place minimizes risk, ensures compliance, and streamlines your operations. Here are ten types of contracts you can add to your Leasecake account—beyond leases.
1. Franchise Agreements
Why Add It? Franchise agreements outline your relationship with the franchisor, including brand guidelines, royalty fees, and operational requirements.
Best Practice: Track renewal dates, compliance milestones, and any amendments to ensure alignment with franchise standards.
2. Vendor Service Contracts
Why Add It? Agreements for essential services like janitorial, pest control, and landscaping impact your daily operations.
Best Practice: Attach schedules and invoices to the contracts and create alerts for renewal or termination deadlines.
3. Utilities and Telecom Agreements
Why Add It? These agreements cover critical utilities such as electricity, water, internet, and phone services.
Best Practice: Track rate changes and renewal terms to avoid service interruptions and negotiate better rates.
4. Property Management Agreements
Why Add It? These contracts define responsibilities for property upkeep, including maintenance and repairs.
Best Practice: Link these agreements to specific locations and store related documents like maintenance schedules for quick reference.
5. Insurance Policies
Why Add It? Liability, property, and workers’ compensation insurance are essential for protecting your business.
Best Practice: Upload policy details and set reminders for renewal deadlines to prevent coverage gaps.
6. Licensing and Permit Agreements
Why Add It? These contracts include health permits, business licenses, and other required operational documentation.
Best Practice: Organize these agreements by location and set reminders for renewals to ensure compliance during inspections.
7. Maintenance Agreements
Why Add It? Agreements for HVAC systems, plumbing, or roofing are critical for ensuring operational continuity.
Best Practice: Schedule reminders for periodic maintenance visits and renewal terms to avoid costly repairs.
8. Employment Agreements
Why Add It? Contracts for key employees or independent contractors help you manage legal and operational obligations.
Best Practice: Use Leasecake to track contract durations, performance review dates, and renewal terms.
9. Marketing and Advertising Agreements
Why Add It? Contracts with marketing agencies or advertising platforms detail your commitments and deliverables.
Best Practice: Store timelines, renewal dates, and key performance indicators to ensure alignment with your marketing strategy.
10. Technology Service Agreements
Why Add It? Agreements for software licenses, IT services, or cloud providers ensure access to critical technology tools.
Best Practice: Track license expirations, upgrade options, and renewal deadlines to avoid service disruptions.
Pro Tips for Managing Contracts in Leasecake
Organize Contracts by Type: Make it easy to filter and find contracts with relevant filters like "Vendor," "Insurance," or "Maintenance."
Set Up Notifications: Create automated reminders for renewals, reviews, and key milestones to avoid missing deadlines.
Leverage Custom Fields: Use Leasecake’s SmartFields to tailor contract tracking to your business needs, such as adding fields for contract owners or service areas.
Centralize Documentation: Upload all related files—like amendments, invoices, and correspondence—to keep everything accessible in one place.
By adding these contract types to your Leasecake account, you’ll not only improve organization but also stay ahead of critical obligations. Ready to streamline your contract management? Log in to Leasecake and get started today!