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Need T&Cs & An Engagement Letter For Your Accounting Business? Speak To A Lawyer
Running an accounting or bookkeeping practice in Australia means clients trust you with their finances - and often...
22 Jan 2025
What Is A Participant Consent Form?
If your organisation invites people to take part in an activity - think training programs, research studies, pilots...
22 Jan 2025
Reporting A Customer Injury: What Australian Businesses Should Do
If a customer is injured on your premises or while using your products or services, your first priority...
22 Jan 2025
Jail Time For Underpaying Staff: Anti-Wage Theft Laws (VIC)
Victoria has taken a hard line on wage theft. If you intentionally underpay your employees in Victoria -...
22 Jan 2025
Do You Need An Award Analysis?
If you employ staff in Australia, understanding exactly which modern award applies - and what it requires -...
22 Jan 2025
You Can’t Ask That! Illegal Questions In Interviews
Hiring the right person is exciting - but a misstep in your interview questions can create legal risk...
22 Jan 2025
New Changes To Insolvency Laws: Do They Affect Your Business?
Cash flow pressure, supply chain hiccups and tighter lending conditions mean many Australian businesses are revisiting their risk...
22 Jan 2025
Wage Theft Is Now A Crime: Essential Steps Employers Must Take
Paying people correctly has always been the right thing to do. Now, across Australia, it’s also increasingly a...
22 Jan 2025
What Is A Trust And Is It Right For My Business?
Choosing the right structure for your business is one of the most important early decisions you’ll make. It...
21 Jan 2025
Freight Forwarding Agreements And The Import and Export of Goods
Moving goods across borders can unlock huge opportunities for Australian businesses - but the logistics, risks and legal...
21 Jan 2025
Why You Need A Franchise Sale Agreement
Selling or buying a franchise can be an exciting next step - whether you’re exiting a brand you’ve...
21 Jan 2025
The Importance Of Knowing The Difference Between An Employee And A Contractor
Getting help on a project or growing your team is exciting - it means your business is moving...
21 Jan 2025
How Can I Be Released From My Contractual Obligations?
If you’ve signed a contract in Australia and now need to get out of it, you’re not alone....
21 Jan 2025
How To Sell A Franchise Business
Selling a franchise business in Australia can be a smart exit strategy, whether you’re a franchisee moving on...
21 Jan 2025
Labour Hire Agreements: What You Need To Know
Labour hire (or “on‑hire”) is a practical way for businesses to get skilled people fast, without directly employing...
20 Jan 2025
NDIS Providers - Make Sure You’re Doing It Right
Delivering supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is incredibly rewarding - and highly regulated. If you’re...
20 Jan 2025
Why You Need A Brand Ambassador Agreement
Partnering with a brand ambassador can supercharge your marketing. Ambassadors help you reach new audiences, build trust through...
20 Jan 2025
A Guide To False, Misleading And Deceptive Advertising Laws
Great marketing helps you stand out. But if your ads overstep the mark, you can quickly find yourself...
20 Jan 2025
What Is The Professional Employees Award?
Professional teams keep Australian businesses moving - from software engineers and data analysts to scientists and professional engineers....
20 Jan 2025
How To Get Rid Of A 50/50 Business Partner In Australia
Being stuck at 50/50 with a co-founder can be stressful - especially if you no longer share the...
20 Jan 2025
What Is Specific Performance Of A Contract?
When a deal goes off-track, your first thought might be to claim money for your losses. But sometimes,...
20 Jan 2025
Pay Secrecy: Can You Tell Employees To Keep Their Salary Secret?
Talking about pay at work used to be a bit taboo. Many employers even built pay secrecy into...
20 Jan 2025
A Guide To The Food Act 2003 (NSW)
If you’re planning to run a café, restaurant, food truck or food manufacturing business in New South Wales,...
19 Jan 2025
How Do Royalties Work?
Royalties are a common way to monetise intellectual property (IP) in Australia. Whether you’re licensing a song, a...
19 Jan 2025
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