--- title: ContractNow Blog | Shannon Smith description: Shannon Smith bridges the gap between expert knowledge and practical VCLM application. Through her extensive writing, and years within the industry, she has become a trusted resource for Procurement and Legal professionals seeking to navigate the ever-changing landscape of vendor management, contract management and third-party risk management. --- [![logos--contractnow](https://www.contractnow.com/hubfs/ContractNow_April2020/img/logos--contractnow.svg)](https://www.contractnow.com/) [![logos--contractnow-small](https://www.contractnow.com/hubfs/ContractNow_April2020/img/logos--contractnow-small.svg)](https://www.contractnow.com/) * * Ready to take back control? [Request my demo**](https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1) # ContractNow Blog   Search ** ## Shannon Smith ![Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1701123823197.jpeg?width=100&name=1701123823197.jpeg) Shannon Smith bridges the gap between expert knowledge and practical VCLM application. Through her extensive writing, and years within the industry, she has become a trusted resource for Procurement and Legal professionals seeking to navigate the ever-changing landscape of vendor management, contract management and third-party risk management. Find me on: ### Recent Posts [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)September 5, 2023 ## [The risks of poor contract management and how to overcome them](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/the-risks-of-poor-contract-management-and-how-to-overcome-them) Discover some of the risks of poor contract management and how your business can mitigate them. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/the-risks-of-poor-contract-management-and-how-to-overcome-them) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)September 1, 2023 ## [Contract Automation: How to get started and leave the spreadsheets behind](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-automation-how-to-get-started-and-leave-the-spreadsheets-behind) Discover 5 important steps to help you start your contract automation journey. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-automation-how-to-get-started-and-leave-the-spreadsheets-behind) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)August 22, 2023 ## [Contract Obligations Management: The Roadmap to Enhanced Efficiency](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-obligations-management) Discover how to improve your contract obligations management with technology. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-obligations-management) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)August 16, 2023 ## [Mastering Contract Risk and Compliance in the Digital Era](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/mastering-contract-risk-and-compliance-in-the-digital-era) Discover how contract management software can help you to manage risk and compliance. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/mastering-contract-risk-and-compliance-in-the-digital-era) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)August 3, 2023 ## [Unleashing Efficiency: Making the Switch to a Contract Automation Platform](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/unleashing-efficiency-making-the-switch-to-a-contract-automation-platform) Discover how your business can benefit from a contract automation platform. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/unleashing-efficiency-making-the-switch-to-a-contract-automation-platform) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)August 2, 2023 ## [Contract Management Software for Legal Departments: Why It's A Game Changer](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-management-software-for-legal-departments-why-its-a-game-changer) Legal Departments can drive greater efficiencies with contract management software. Find out how. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-management-software-for-legal-departments-why-its-a-game-changer) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)August 1, 2023 ## [Exploring the Significance of Contract Management in Healthcare](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/exploring-the-significance-of-contract-management-in-healthcare) Discover how healthcare organisations can use contract management software [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/exploring-the-significance-of-contract-management-in-healthcare) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)June 28, 2023 ## [Taking Contract Management to the Next Level: Beyond Your Contract Repository](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/taking-contract-management-to-the-next-level-beyond-your-contract-repository) Once you've got a contract repository, what's the next step in evolving your approaches? [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/taking-contract-management-to-the-next-level-beyond-your-contract-repository) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)June 21, 2023 ## [3 Contract Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/3-contract-management-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them) Discover common contract management mistakes your business can easily overcome by having dedicated software in place. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/3-contract-management-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)June 8, 2023 ## [Overcome contract management risks with buy-in from your CFO](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/overcome-contract-management-risks-with-buy-in-from-your-cfo) Follow these steps to get your CFO to buy into a contract management solution. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/overcome-contract-management-risks-with-buy-in-from-your-cfo) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)February 10, 2023 ## [Four contract management tools your business should avoid in 2023](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-management-tools-to-avoid) Contract management tools can enhance your processes - but only when you select the right system. Discover which tool your business should select. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-management-tools-to-avoid) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)February 9, 2023 ## [Contract Storage: How digital solutions eliminate contractual chaos](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-storage) Discover how digital contract storage can help your business to gain more control of their renewals, compliance and outcomes. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-storage) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)February 8, 2023 ## [Contract Reminder Software: Never Miss a Deadline or Key Milestone Again](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-reminder-software) Discover what contract reminder software is, why your business should use it and how it can improve your overall contract management approach. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-reminder-software) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)January 11, 2023 ## [Contract Monitoring Best Practices for 2023](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-monitoring-best-practices-2022) Implement these contract monitoring best practices for 2022 to get the best outcomes from your portfolio. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-monitoring-best-practices-2022) [Shannon Smith](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/author/shannon-greaney)January 10, 2023 ## [How to improve your contract management process in 2023](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-management-process-2022) Putting the right contract management processes in place will help to improve and protect your business. Find out how. [LEARN MORE >](https://www.contractnow.com/blog/contract-management-process-2022) ### Want to share your expertise on our blog? 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