Article submitted by Barry K Rothman. An enforceable business contract plays an integral role in defining your business. Follow these tips to see why. Document the Agreement Although a simple handshake and promise might be binding in many situations, know that if somehow you were to end up in court, there’s no way to enforce any part of it. Even if the law does not require it, always be sure to document every agreement that you make with a client. It’s generally less risky than an oral agreement because you’ll have a written consensus that spells out each party’s rights and obligations in the case of a disagreement. “Short and…