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A verbal agreement vs a written agreement

A handshake feels quicker, but only a written agreement gives you a paper trail, protects both sides and can be enforced.

Hand-drawn lips labelled A verbal agreement versus a signed document labelled A written agreement. Verbal: ego or emotional decision, short-term gain, possible long-term pain if the invoice isn't paid, no leg to stand on, hard to prove in a dispute, not legally binding. Written: logical decision, paper trail, protects both parties, easier to enforce, no misunderstandings.

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