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How to Value a Company Based on Profit in Australia
Working out how to value a company based on profit in Australia means more than applying a simple...

Transferring an ABN in Australia: Rules and Limits
Can You Transfer An ABN In Australia? In most cases, you can’t transfer an ABN from one person...

How to Execute Deeds Correctly for Australian Businesses
“Signed, sealed and delivered” is a phrase we all recognise, but in a business context it can be...

Key Contract Risks for Remote Work Software Businesses in Australia
Remote work software businesses often face hidden contract risks around liability, service levels, privacy, IP and supplier dependencies....

Section 141 Corporations Act: Replaceable Rules and Company Constitutions
If you’re running a small business through a company (or you’re about to incorporate one), it’s easy to...

Subscription Terms for Catering Marketplaces in Australia
Joining a catering marketplace on a paid plan can affect fees, customer ownership, auto-renewals, refunds and liability. This...

Customer Terms for Architectural Design Studios in Australia
Clear customer terms can help architectural design studios define scope, manage variations, protect intellectual property and reduce payment...

Co-founder Agreements for Australian Remote Work Software Startups
A co-founder agreement can save Australian remote work software startups from early disputes about equity, code ownership, founder...

Employee AI Use Policies in Australia: Key Rules for Businesses
Employees are already using AI at work, often without clear guardrails. This guide explains what an employee AI...

How Indemnity Clauses Work in Australian Online Marketplace Terms
An indemnity clause in online marketplace terms can shift legal costs, customer claims, IP disputes and compliance risk...

Terms of Trade for Packaging Suppliers in Australia
Packaging supplier terms of trade can affect pricing, defects, delivery delays, liability and personal guarantees. Here is what...

Hiring Contractors for an Australian Trucking Business: Legal Issues to Consider
Using contractors in a trucking business can create legal risk if the worker is misclassified or the agreement...

Corporations Act Record Keeping Requirements For Companies In Australia
If you’re running a small business or startup in Australia (especially through a company), record keeping isn’t just...

Hiring a Lawyer in Australia: Tips for Employers
At some point, almost every growing small business becomes a “lawyer employer” - meaning you’re the one engaging...

Terms of Trade for Maintenance Contractors in Australia
Terms of trade for maintenance contractors in Australia should cover scope, variations, payment, delays, defects and liability. This...

How To Write A Warning Letter For Inappropriate Workplace Behaviour In Australia
Inappropriate workplace behaviour can put you in a tough spot as a small business owner. You want to...

Do You Have To Accept Cash? Australian Payment Law For Businesses
If you run a café, a retail store, a trades business, or an online shop, you’ve probably had...

Trade Mark Checks Before Naming an Australian Farm Produce Supply Business
Choosing a name for an Australian farm produce supply business is not just a branding decision. This guide...

Music Producer vs Record Label Agreements
Music producer and record label deals do different jobs. This guide explains the key legal and commercial differences...

Supplier Contract Terms for Product Photography Studios in Australia
Supplier contracts can make or break a product photography studio's timelines, costs and client relationships. This guide explains...

Using Freelancers for a Product Photography Studio: Who Owns the IP?
Using freelancers in a product photography studio can create real uncertainty about who owns the images, edits and...

Employment Contracts for Dental Staff in Australia: Key Clauses for Practices
Hiring dentists, assistants, reception staff or practice managers without the right contract can expose your dental practice to...

How Employers Can Identify, Calculate And Fix Wage Underpayments
Wage underpayments can happen in any small business - even when you’re trying to do the right thing....

Legal Checklist For Startup Beta Programs In Australia
Launching a new product is exciting - but launching it as a company beta (a beta program run...
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