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Total Remuneration Package: How Australian Employers Should Structure It
If you employ (or plan to employ) staff, you’ve probably come across the phrase total remuneration package -...

Frustration Of Contract: Meaning And Legal Implications For Agreements
As a small business owner, you’re probably juggling a lot at once - customers, cash flow, suppliers, staff,...

Sunday And Public Holiday Pay Rates For Employers In Australia
Public holidays already add complexity to payroll. When a public holiday falls on a weekend, it can quickly...

What Is an Incorporated Entity?
Choosing the right structure is one of the earliest (and most important) decisions you’ll make as a founder....

NES Redundancy Pay: What Australian Employers Need To Know
General information only: This article is intended as general information for Australian employers and is not legal advice....

ABN For Sole Traders: Requirements And How To Apply In Australia
If you’re starting (or growing) a small business, it doesn’t take long before you run into the same...

Contract Addendum (Addendum): How To Draft And Use Addenda
If you’ve ever searched for “addenum” when you needed to change a contract, you’re not alone. In small...

Workplace Code Of Conduct: Practical Guidance For Australian Employers
If you’re running a small business or startup, you’re probably making dozens of judgement calls every day -...

Set-Off Clauses In Employment Contracts And Commercial Agreements
If you run a small business, cash flow is everything. When money is moving in both directions between...

What Is A Solicitor In Australia?
When you're building a startup or running a small business, legal questions tend to pop up at the...

In-Specie Transfers: How To Transfer Shares Or Assets Without Cash
If you run a small business, you’ve probably had moments where the “best” move isn’t a cash transaction...

Australian Standard (AS) Contracts Explained: What Small Businesses Need to Know
If you run a small business or you’re building a startup, contracts can quickly become a daily reality...

How To Set Up A Discretionary Trust In Australia
Choosing the right structure for your business isn’t just paperwork - it can affect how you pay tax,...

ASIC Company Statement: What Startups And SMEs Need To Know
If you run a company in Australia, there’s a good chance you’ve seen an email or letter from...

Is An Email Address Personal Information? Definition Explained (Australia)
If you run a small business in Australia, you probably collect information about people every day - customer...

Amazon Brand Registry In Australia: How To Protect Your Brand
If you sell products online, your brand is often doing a lot of heavy lifting for you. It’s...

NSW Building Contracts: Key Terms And Compliance Requirements
What Is A Building Contract In NSW (And Why It Matters)? A building contract is the written agreement...

Australian SME Share Buy-Backs: What To Know Before Buying Back Shares
If you run an Australian small or medium business, there will likely come a time when you look...

What Is A Trustee? Understanding Trustees And Trusts
If you’re running (or planning to run) a business in Australia, you’ve probably heard people mention “a trust”,...

Tasmania Long Service Leave: Employer Eligibility, Entitlements & Calculations
If you employ staff in Tasmania, long service leave is one of those obligations that can sneak up...

Copyleft Explained: What Startups Need To Know In Australia
If you’re building software, launching an app, creating digital content, or even just running a website, you’ve probably...

Discretionary Trust vs Family Trust: Which Is Right For Your Business?
If you’re running (or about to start) an Australian small business, choosing the right structure is one of...

Repudiate A Contract: Repudiation Remedies And Next Steps In Australia
When you’re running a small business, contracts are meant to create certainty. You agree on price, timeframes, deliverables,...

Hire Purchase Explained: How It Works And Key Contract Terms
When you’re growing a small business, you often need equipment before you have the cash to buy it...
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