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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...
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...

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

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...

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...

Do Australian Tutors Need An ABN?
Tutoring can be a great business. You can start small, grow at your own pace, and build a...

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...

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,...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...
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...
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