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Ending A Partnership? Here’s Why You’ll Need A Partnership Dissolution Agreement
Breaking up a business partnership can be emotional and complex. Even if you and your partner are parting...
7 Feb 2025
Electrical Service Agreements: How Do They Work?
If you run an electrical business in Australia, the jobs you take on can range from quick call-outs...
7 Feb 2025
What Are The 45 Trademark Classes In Australia?
If you’re getting ready to protect your brand in Australia, you’ll quickly come across “trade mark classes.” Picking...
7 Feb 2025
What Is A Share Subscription Letter And When Do I Need It?
Raising capital for your company doesn’t always require a full-blown document suite. Sometimes, a simple, clear promise to...
7 Feb 2025
15 Questions To Ask When Buying A Business
Buying an established business can be a smart way to fast-track your growth, but it pays to ask...
6 Feb 2025
What Is Liability?
“Liability” is one of those legal words you hear a lot in business - but what does it...
6 Feb 2025
Do I Need A CE Mark?
If you manufacture or sell products in Australia, you’ve probably seen “CE” on packaging and wondered whether you...
6 Feb 2025
How Can Your Business Avoid Misleading or Deceptive Conduct?
If you sell products or services in Australia, the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) applies to you. One of...
6 Feb 2025
How To Get A Trade Promotion Permit In NSW
Running a competition, giveaway or prize draw is a great way to boost engagement and reward your customers....
6 Feb 2025
A Guide To The Retail Leases Act In NSW
If you’re leasing a shopfront, café, beauty salon, kiosk or other customer-facing space in New South Wales, there’s...
5 Feb 2025
What You Need To Know About Share And Unit Sales
Buying or selling ownership in an Australian business often happens through either a share sale (in a company)...
5 Feb 2025
What Is A Lead Generation Agreement?
If your business relies on new enquiries or qualified sales prospects, you’ve probably thought about working with a...
5 Feb 2025
Is A Website Privacy Policy Required By Law?
If you’re launching or growing a website in Australia, you’re probably asking a simple but important question: do...
5 Feb 2025
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
Can I Request An Extension Of Time With IP Australia?
Missed a deadline with a trade mark, patent, design or plant breeder’s rights application? You’re not alone. The...
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
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 2025How 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
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