Business Owners Still Use Faxes To Sign Documents?

By Devin

Online businesses can use online signatures.

Ok, so you’ve got email, instant messages, texting, streaming video, VOIP phones, video conferencing etc etc, but once you close a new contract you still have to fax the document to them to get signed? Really? Why does that one aspect of your business revert back to stone age technology?

Awhile back I found and started using a great service that brought the document signing aspect of my business up to speed with the rest of technology. After having used it for quite some time, I am happy to say that it has worked flawlessly and was exactly what I needed. The best part is, you can try it for free. The service I’m talking about is called EchoSign.

What is it? EchoSign is the fastest, easiest way to get contracts signed, tracked and filed. Unlike virtual fax or e-signature software, EchoSign offers an end-to-end solution by automating the entire contracting process from the request for signature to the distribution and filing of the executed agreement. EchoSign instantly shows you what’s out for signature, what’s been signed, when and by whom. All documents are converted to a PDF and automatically routed to all parties. In addition, archival copies of all your signed contracts are automatically stored in your EchoSign account with no scanning, inputting or effort required.

Your information, documents and data are Seriously Secure — period.

• All communications on the site, and all documents e-mailed through EchoSign, are encrypted with full 128-bit SSL security.
• Furthermore, your account and all your documents on EchoSign are also password protected, and no one will be able to access your data unless you grant them permission.
• All passwords and account data are encrypted with RSA keys.
• Servers are housed in state-of-the-art secured facilities with power and Internet back-up.

The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (“E-Signature Act”) became effective in the US on October 1, 2000 deeming online electronic signatures on commercial transactions and most other agreements have a legal status equivalent to a written signature.

As I said, I’ve been using this service in my business for a long time now and have been 100% satisfied. It is easy to use, and you can try it for free. If you decide to upgrade and become a customer, the pricing is very inexpensive. Find out more about EchoSign by clicking here.

Published by Devin in contract signing, digital signature, echosign, online business