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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
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
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
The Australian Federal Court Rules On AI Technology And Patents
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how products are designed, software is written and problems are solved. If your...
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
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
How Can Your Business Comply With Consumer Guarantees?
When you sell goods or services in Australia, you’re automatically promising certain standards to your customers - whether...
31 Jan 2025
Collecting Health Information? Here’s Why A Privacy Policy Is Important
If you collect or store health information in Australia - even something as simple as a patient’s name...
31 Jan 2025
What Is A Publishing Agreement?
Landing a book deal, launching a magazine, or licensing your songs can be incredibly exciting. But before anything...
31 Jan 2025
Got An eCommerce Clothing Store? A Guide To Your T&Cs
Running an online clothing store is exciting - you can reach customers across Australia, launch collections quickly and...
31 Jan 2025
How To Renegotiate A Commercial Lease To Cut WFH Costs
Many Australian teams are now hybrid or fully remote. If your office sits half-empty most days, you’re likely...
31 Jan 2025
What Is A Deed Of Assignment, Anyway?
If you’re transferring rights under a contract, handing over IP ownership, or moving a customer list as part...
31 Jan 2025
What Is An NDIS Consent Form?
If you deliver supports and services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), you’ll regularly handle highly sensitive...
31 Jan 2025
How To Be A Successful Sub-Contractor
Subcontracting can be a brilliant way to grow your income, build a reputation and choose the projects you...
30 Jan 2025
Changing Company Ownership: All You Need To Know
Whether you’re bringing in a new investor, exiting a co-founder, or selling the business entirely, changing company ownership...
30 Jan 2025
Running A Retreat Business? Here’s What You Need
Retreats are booming in Australia - from yoga and wellness weekends to leadership offsites and creative workshops. If...
30 Jan 2025
General Security Agreements: What You Need To Know
If you’re lending money to a business, offering supplier credit, or investing funds, you’ll want a reliable way...
30 Jan 2025
How To Avoid CV Fraud
Hiring can move fast - and when you’re under pressure to fill a role, it’s tempting to take...
29 Jan 2025
Construction Contracts: Do I Need An Exclusivity Clause?
Winning and delivering construction work in Australia is competitive. Whether you’re a builder, subcontractor, supplier or consultant, you’ll...
29 Jan 2025
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