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How Many Shares Can A Company Have?
When you’re setting up a company in Australia, one of the first questions that comes up is how...
11 Jan 2025
It Wasn’t Me, It Was My Employee: What You Need To Know About Employers’ Liability
When you run a business in Australia, you don’t just wear the owner’s hat - you also carry...
11 Jan 2025
What Is Share Vesting And What Kind Of Contract Do You Need?
If you’re building a startup in Australia with co-founders, early employees or advisors, you’ve probably heard the term...
11 Jan 2025
What Is Greenwashing?
“Green” and “sustainable” products are in high demand across Australia. That’s great news if your business is genuinely...
11 Jan 2025
Why It’s Important To Maintain Confidentiality In The Workplace
Confidentiality underpins trust in any workplace. Your customers trust you with their personal information, your team shares ideas...
11 Jan 2025
How Can You Tell When Having A Hobby Turns Into Running A Business?
Many great Australian businesses start as hobbies. You make a few candles for friends, start selling artwork at...
11 Jan 2025
ASIC Annual Review: How To Prepare And Complete It
Running a company in Australia means keeping on top of your annual obligations with the Australian Securities and...
11 Jan 2025
Types Of Businesses In Australia
Choosing the right type of business in Australia is one of the first big decisions you’ll make as...
11 Jan 2025
Is Cybersquatting Legal?
Securing the right domain name is a big part of building your brand online. But what happens if...
10 Jan 2025
Doing Business In Australia From New Zealand: A Practical Legal Guide
Thinking about expanding your New Zealand business across the Tasman? Australia offers a larger customer base, proximity, and...
10 Jan 2025
Are You Reading The Fine Print In Health Care Apps?
From step counters and calorie trackers to telehealth platforms and mental health support tools, health care apps are...
10 Jan 2025
The Gig Economy And Australian Law: What’s Next?
The gig economy is now a normal part of how many Australians work and how businesses operate. From...
10 Jan 2025
Owner Driver Contracts: What Are The New Laws?
If you run a transport business or deliver goods as an owner driver, you’ve probably heard that the...
10 Jan 2025
Pre‑Emptive Rights For Company Shareholders (Australia): A Practical Guide
Bringing in new investors or letting an existing owner sell their stake can be exciting for growth -...
10 Jan 2025
Why Do I Need To Have My Transfer Of Lease Reviewed?
Transferring a commercial lease (often called an “assignment of lease”) can seem straightforward: you’re handing over your premises...
9 Jan 2025
How To Allocate Shares In A Startup
Equity is one of your startup’s most powerful tools. It attracts co-founders, rewards early employees, and signals to...
9 Jan 2025
Memorandum Of Understanding Vs Contract: What’s The Difference?
If you’re kicking off a new partnership, joint venture or potential deal, you’ll often hear two terms thrown...
9 Jan 2025
What You Need To Know About Sales Commissions
Sales commissions can be a great way to motivate your team, reward performance and grow revenue. But in...
9 Jan 2025
ESOP Or ESS: Which One Is Right For My Business?
Offering equity to your team is one of the most effective ways to attract, motivate and retain great...
9 Jan 2025
An Employer’s Guide To Voluntary & Forced Redundancies
When your business needs to restructure, reduce costs or change direction, letting people go is one of the...
8 Jan 2025
What Is IP Assignment?
If you’re building a brand, launching a new product or buying a business, there’s a good chance you’ll...
8 Jan 2025
How To Sign A Contract Using E‑Signatures
E‑signatures have become the go‑to way to sign contracts in Australia. They’re fast, convenient and perfect when your...
8 Jan 2025
Service Agreement or Terms & Conditions: What Should You Use For Your Business?
Getting your contracts right from day one can save you time, money and stress. But as a small...
8 Jan 2025
Colour Trade Marks And Why You Should Watch Out For Them
Colours do a lot of heavy lifting in your brand. They catch the eye, signal quality and help...
8 Jan 2025
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