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Casual Admin Hourly Rates: Wages, Penalties And Compliance In Australia
Hiring a casual admin assistant can be a great move for a small business. You get flexible support...

Letter Of Indemnity Template: What To Include And When To Use It
If you run a business, you’ve probably had a moment where someone asks you to “just sign a...

Notice Period Rules for WA Employers
If you employ staff in Western Australia, notice periods can feel deceptively simple - until you’re dealing with...

Proof Of Receipt: How To Create And Use Receipts To Prevent Disputes
Most small business disputes don’t start with big accusations - they start with small uncertainty. “Did you get...

Medical Certificate Rules for Australian Workplaces
When you’re running a small business, unexpected staff absences can quickly affect rosters, deadlines and customer service. That’s...

Christmas Casual Pay Rates in Australia: Award Rules and Penalties
For many small businesses, Christmas is the busiest (and most profitable) time of year. It’s also the time...

Structuring A Restaurant Business For Leases, Staff And Investor Plans
When you’re searching what type of business is a restaurant , you’re usually trying to answer a bigger...

Confidentiality Forms for Businesses in Australia: When to Use Them
If you run a small business, you’ll inevitably share valuable information with people outside your “inner circle”. That...

Startup Equity Holders: Rights, Obligations And Protecting Your Stake
Bringing equity into your startup can be one of the smartest ways to fund growth, attract talent and...

Company Trust Deed: What It Is And Why It Matters
If you’re building a business in Australia, you’ll eventually run into a big question: what’s the best structure...

General Service Agreement: Key Terms And Practical Tips
If you’re running a small business or startup, you’re probably signing (and sending) a lot of documents: proposals,...

Convertible Preference Shares for Australian Startups: How They Work
Raising capital is a big milestone for any startup. But once you move beyond bootstrapping (or friends-and-family funding),...

How To Structure Employee, Contractor And Founder Payments In Australia
When you’re building a small business, your approach to financial remuneration can feel like a constant balancing act....

How to Set an Option Exercise Price for Startup Equity in Australia
If you’re building a startup and considering an employee or adviser equity plan, one of the first (and...

When Are Software Patents Granted in Australia?
If you’re building a software product, it’s normal to wonder whether you can protect it with a patent....

Unfair Contract Terms: How To Spot, Challenge And Avoid Unfair Clauses
If you run a small business, contracts are part of your day-to-day - supplier agreements, customer terms, hire...

Incorrect Pay: What Employers Must Do When Staff Are Underpaid or Overpaid
Few things create stress in a small business faster than getting pay wrong. Sometimes it’s a simple admin...

Privacy Rules for Australian Animation Studios
Australian animation studios often collect more personal information than they realise, from website enquiries and auditions to client...

Notice Period Terms in Employment Contracts in Australia
When you’re running a small business, it’s easy to focus on the day-to-day priorities (customers, cash flow, hiring,...

Valuation Caps in Safes and Convertible Notes for Australian Startups
If you’re raising money for your startup, chances are you’ll hear the term valuation cap early (and often)....

Employer Negligence and Duty of Care for Australian Small Businesses
Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats. You’re building a team, serving customers, managing cash...

B Corp Certified Companies: A Practical Guide For Startups
If you’re building a business in Australia right now, chances are you’ve felt the pull to do more...

Surrender Of Lease QLD: Ending A Commercial Tenancy
Ending a commercial lease is rarely as simple as handing the keys back and walking away. If you’re...

Refund and Cancellation Terms for Architecture Firms in Australia
Architecture firms can run into fee disputes fast when refund and cancellation terms are vague. This guide explains...
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