Ep. 143 - Five Red Flags in a Business Contract You Should Never Sign

Ep. 143 - Five Red Flags in a Business Contract You Should Never Sign

From Business SOS! Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them by Rich Sierra

April 28, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

Rich Sierra discusses five dangerous provisions in business contracts that should be avoided.

Contracts aren't just paperwork — they're legal weapons. In this episode, Rich Sierra walks you through the five most dangerous provisions hiding in business contracts that are designed to favor the other side. You'll learn how to spot unlimited indemnification clauses, automatic renewal traps, one-sided dispute resolution provisions, unilateral modification rights, and overbroad non-compete and exclusivity clauses — and exactly what to do when you find them. If you've signed a contract in the last twelve months, chances are at least one of these red flags was in it. How to Contact Rich Sierra: Email: Rich@RichSierra.com 📞 Phone: 866-842-5202 🌐 Website: https://www.FloridaSmallBusinessLegalCenter.com 📘 Book: Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them – available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble 📱 Facebook: @FSBLEGAL 📺 YouTube: @RichardSierra 🐦 Twitter/X: @Rich_Sierra 📸 Instagram: @FSBLEGAL 💼 Digital Business Card: https://poplme.co/hash/Qd9D1azj/1/s

People in this episode

Host: Rich Sierra

Topics covered

  • business contracts
  • legal provisions
  • indemnification clauses
  • dispute resolution
  • non-compete clauses
  • contract negotiation

Keywords

  • business contracts
  • legal mistakes
  • indemnification
  • dispute resolution
  • non-compete
  • contract red flags

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Organizations: Florida Small Business Legal Center, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram

Products: Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them

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