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Why Should I Use E‑Signatures?
If you’re still printing, signing and scanning paperwork, you’re not alone - but there’s a faster, safer and...
5 Feb 2025
Employer’s Guide: How To Prepare Payslips
Getting payslips right is one of those small admin tasks that has a big legal impact. Payslips help...
5 Feb 2025
Returns, Refunds And Exchanges: What Are Your Obligations?
Returns and refunds are part of doing business in Australia. Whether you’re selling online or in-store, you’re expected...
4 Feb 2025
Zombie Agreements: What Employers Need To Know
Heard the term “zombie agreements” and wondering if it affects your workplace? You’re not alone. Many Australian employers...
4 Feb 2025
Reducing Staff Hours Or Terminating Employees During Coronavirus: Your Legal Options
When demand drops or public health rules disrupt operations, staffing decisions can feel urgent. During coronavirus, many Australian...
4 Feb 2025
How To Get Out Of A Contract
Whether you’ve signed a supply agreement you no longer need, a services contract that isn’t working out, or...
3 Feb 2025
Need To Make An Employee Redundant? What Small Business Owners Must Know
Making a role redundant is one of the tougher decisions you’ll make as a small business owner. It...
3 Feb 2025
Why You Need A Property Licence Agreement (Shared Workspace)
Shared workspaces and coworking hubs are thriving in Australia. Whether you run a flexible office, creative studio, makerspace...
3 Feb 2025
A Guide To The Privacy And Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic)
If your organisation operates in Victoria and handles personal information for government work, the Privacy and Data Protection...
3 Feb 2025
How To Start An Ad Agency: A Legal Guide For Australian Small Businesses
Launching your own ad agency is an exciting move. You get to help brands grow, turn creative ideas...
3 Feb 2025
What Is Fraudulent Misrepresentation?
If you’ve entered into a contract based on statements that turned out to be false, it’s natural to...
3 Feb 2025
7 Things To Know When Using Shopify
Shopify makes it easy to launch an online store in Australia. You can pick a theme, add products...
3 Feb 2025
Laws That Encourage Competition In The Marketplace: A Basic Guide
Healthy competition is good for everyone - customers get better prices and more choice, and genuine innovators can...
3 Feb 2025
Everything You Need To Know About The Corporations Act
If you’re running a company in Australia (or thinking about setting one up), the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)...
3 Feb 2025
What Are The Differences Between Casual And Part-Time Employees?
Hiring the right way can make or break your team’s performance and your budget. In Australia, one of...
2 Feb 2025
Set Up An Incorporated Association In Tasmania
Starting or formalising a club, community group or not-for-profit in Tasmania is exciting - incorporation gives your group...
2 Feb 2025
What Is A Boilerplate Clause?
When you open a contract, you’ll often skim the first few pages and then jump straight to price...
2 Feb 2025
What Is A Consultancy Agreement?
Hiring a consultant can be a smart way to access specialist skills without growing your headcount. But to...
2 Feb 2025
Recommended Retail Price: How Do You Know If Your Price Is Right?
Setting a Recommended Retail Price (RRP) can feel like walking a tightrope. Price too high and you risk...
1 Feb 2025
Concerned About Competition From A Former Employee, Contractor Or Service Provider? A Non-Compete Agreement May Be The Solution
When a trusted employee, contractor or service provider moves on, it’s normal to worry. Will they take your...
1 Feb 2025
I Have A Unit Trust: Do I Need A Unitholders Agreement?
Unit trusts are a popular structure in Australia for joint ventures, investments and family businesses. They’re flexible, tax-efficient...
1 Feb 2025
Can I Stop People Reselling My Business’ Products?
If you’re seeing your products pop up on marketplaces or in stores you don’t recognise, it’s natural to...
1 Feb 2025
End User Licence Agreement: What Is It And Why Do I Need One?
If you build software, a mobile app, a platform or any digital tool, you’re giving people permission to...
31 Jan 2025
What Is A Conjunction Agreement?
If you work in real estate or sales, you’ve probably heard the term “conjunction” tossed around when two...
31 Jan 2025
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