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Can you go into more details? Who's the handshake with, your boss or a new retailer?
If it's a new retailer, handshakes don't mean squat without a letter of interest or purchase order.
If it's your boss, what's the handshake on? Money or commission? Because I certainly hope that's in writing! Verbal contracts vary from state to state as far as validity. But you have to look out for yourself 100%.
Always get stuff in writing. It doesn't have to be a contract even. Just sending an email like "hey bob, just wanted to confirm what our agreement was on the Costco deal? Did we agree on a 5% or 7% commission?"
That way, if you're worried about insulting him, it's a roundabout way to get it in writing. Do communication via email or text, create a paper trail. If he tries to screw you down the road, at least you have a digital record of your agreement.
If it's a new retailer, handshakes don't mean squat without a letter of interest or purchase order.
If it's your boss, what's the handshake on? Money or commission? Because I certainly hope that's in writing! Verbal contracts vary from state to state as far as validity. But you have to look out for yourself 100%.
Always get stuff in writing. It doesn't have to be a contract even. Just sending an email like "hey bob, just wanted to confirm what our agreement was on the Costco deal? Did we agree on a 5% or 7% commission?"
That way, if you're worried about insulting him, it's a roundabout way to get it in writing. Do communication via email or text, create a paper trail. If he tries to screw you down the road, at least you have a digital record of your agreement.