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What Is Pre-Money Valuation? A Guide for Startups and Investors

What Is Pre-Money Valuation? A Guide for Startups and Investors

If you’re raising capital for your startup (or looking to invest in one), you’ll almost certainly run into...

16 June 2026
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Is an ACN the Last 9 Digits of an ABN?

Is an ACN the Last 9 Digits of an ABN?

If you’re setting up (or running) a business in Australia, you’ve probably seen the terms ABN and ACN...

16 June 2026
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Do NDIS Providers Need To Be Not-For-Profit?

Do NDIS Providers Need To Be Not-For-Profit?

If you’re thinking about starting (or buying) an NDIS-facing business, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask...

16 June 2026
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How To Appoint A Director In Australia

How To Appoint A Director In Australia

Bringing in a new director can be a huge milestone for a startup or small business. Maybe you’ve...

16 June 2026
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Your Business’s Duty Of Care To Clients In Australia: What To Know

Your Business’s Duty Of Care To Clients In Australia: What To Know

If you run a small business, you probably already care about your clients - you want them to...

16 June 2026
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Special Resolution Wording To Change A Company Constitution: Examples

Special Resolution Wording To Change A Company Constitution: Examples

If your company is growing, taking on investors, changing how directors make decisions, or just tightening up governance,...

16 June 2026
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Make Good Clauses in Australian Commercial Leases

Make Good Clauses in Australian Commercial Leases

If you’re leasing a shop, office, warehouse or studio, chances are you’ll come across a clause in the...

16 June 2026
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Legal Considerations When Starting A Business In Australia: Checklist

Legal Considerations When Starting A Business In Australia: Checklist

Starting a business is exciting - but it can also feel like there are a hundred moving parts,...

16 June 2026
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Fair Work Instant Dismissal Rules In Australia: A Practical Guide

Fair Work Instant Dismissal Rules In Australia: A Practical Guide

Instant dismissal can feel like the fastest way to protect your business when something serious happens at work....

16 June 2026
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How To Use A Free Printable Confidentiality Agreement (PDF) In Australia

How To Use A Free Printable Confidentiality Agreement (PDF) In Australia

If you run a small business, you’ll almost certainly share sensitive information at some point - whether it’s...

15 June 2026
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Plastering Business Startup Guide: Structures, Contracts And Compliance

Plastering Business Startup Guide: Structures, Contracts And Compliance

Starting a plastering business can be a great move if you’re ready to back your trade skills with...

15 June 2026
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Pay Rise Rules for Australian Small Business Owners

Pay Rise Rules for Australian Small Business Owners

Pay rises are a normal part of running a business in Australia. They can help you keep great...

15 June 2026
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7 Practical Employee And Founder Incentive Examples For Startups In Australia

7 Practical Employee And Founder Incentive Examples For Startups In Australia

If you’re building a startup, you’ve probably already felt the push-and-pull between doing more with less and still...

15 June 2026
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What Is WorkSafe Australia?

What Is WorkSafe Australia?

If you’re starting or growing a business in Australia, workplace safety is one of those topics you can’t...

15 June 2026
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ABN Holders: Registration, Obligations And Compliance In Australia

ABN Holders: Registration, Obligations And Compliance In Australia

If you run a small business in Australia, you’ve probably come across the term “ABN holders” more times...

15 June 2026
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Can You Be Forced To Work When Sick? Employer Obligations And Rights

Can You Be Forced To Work When Sick? Employer Obligations And Rights

No one starts a business hoping to end up in a dispute about sick leave. But when you’re...

15 June 2026
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Do Australian Tutors Need An ABN?

Do Australian Tutors Need An ABN?

Tutoring can be a great business. You can start small, grow at your own pace, and build a...

15 June 2026
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Drafting Severance Clauses in Australian Employment Contracts

Drafting Severance Clauses in Australian Employment Contracts

If you employ staff (or you’re about to), chances are you’ve seen the words severance clause pop up...

15 June 2026
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Statement Of Work Sample: How To Write A Clear SOW Contract

Statement Of Work Sample: How To Write A Clear SOW Contract

If you run a small business or startup, you’ve probably had this moment: you agree on a project,...

15 June 2026
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Assignment of Lease in Victoria: Steps and Risks for Small Businesses and Landlords

Assignment of Lease in Victoria: Steps and Risks for Small Businesses and Landlords

If you run a small business in Victoria, your lease can be one of your biggest commitments -...

15 June 2026
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FOU Shares and Founder Equity for Australian Startups

FOU Shares and Founder Equity for Australian Startups

If you’re building (or investing in) an Australian startup, you’ll hear a lot of jargon very quickly. One...

15 June 2026
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Loaded Rate Of Pay: How It’s Calculated And When To Use It In Australia

Loaded Rate Of Pay: How It’s Calculated And When To Use It In Australia

If you’re running a small business in Australia, you’ve probably heard people talk about using a “loaded rate...

15 June 2026
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Job Safety Analysis Template Victoria: Compliance Guide

Job Safety Analysis Template Victoria: Compliance Guide

If you run a small or medium business in Victoria, you already know that “workplace safety” is not...

15 June 2026
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AI Governance Policies: What Australian Businesses Should Include

AI Governance Policies: What Australian Businesses Should Include

Using AI at work without clear rules can create privacy, confidentiality, contract and consumer law risks. Here’s what...

15 June 2026
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