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Do Hobart Cafes Need A Food Business Lawyer?
Opening a Hobart cafe? Here are the key licences, premises checks, lease issues and customer terms to sort...

Should Investors Sign An NDA Before You Pitch?
Pitching to investors can feel risky when you're sharing sensitive information. Here's when an NDA helps, when it...

Can I Copy A Competitor's Terms And Conditions?
Thinking of copying a competitor's terms and conditions? Here's why it can backfire, what Australian law says, and...

Marketplace Data Processing Addendum: What To Include
Running a marketplace means data moves between customers, vendors and service providers. A clear DPA helps you set...

Can You Stop Staff Posting About Work Online?
You can set rules for staff posting about work online, but the limits need to be reasonable. Here's...

Registered Design Or Trade Mark For Packaging?
Choosing between design registration and trade mark protection for packaging can affect your launch timing, filings and long-term...

Can An Employer Read Employee Work Messages?
Thinking about checking staff emails or Slack messages? Here's how Australian workplace surveillance, privacy and acceptable use rules...

Telehealth Disclaimer For Veterinary Clinics
Offering online vet consults? A clear telehealth disclaimer and consultation terms can help set limits around advice, emergencies,...

Importer Terms And Conditions: What To Include
Importing and wholesaling goods comes with extra risk. Here is what your sale terms should cover for delivery,...

Sunset Clause In Off-The-Plan Contracts: Buyer Review
Buying off the plan can feel uncertain when the sunset date is doing a lot of work. Here...

Data Processing Agreement Checklist For Adelaide SMEs
Sharing customer or staff information with vendors can feel risky. Here's what Adelaide SMEs should check before signing...

Wholesale Terms For Fashion Accessory Brands
Supplying boutiques or online retailers? Your wholesale terms can protect your cash flow, brand reputation and stockist relationships...

Wholesale Agreement Checklist For Sunshine Coast Brands
Onboarding retailers or stockists on the Sunshine Coast? Here's how to set clear wholesale terms for payment, minimum...

What To Do If Someone Copies Your Business Name
Found another business using a similar name? Here's how to check your rights, avoid common traps and decide...

Ex Gratia Payment Letter Template: What To Include
Offering an ex gratia payment on exit? Here is what your letter should cover, when to use a...

Allied Health Contractor Agreements In Australia
Engaging allied health contractors can work well, but only if the model is clear. Here is what your...

Mobile Hair And Beauty Terms And Conditions
Running a mobile hair or beauty business? Clear client terms can protect your bookings, travel time, cancellation fees,...

Workplace Investigation Letter Template For Employers
Need to start or progress a workplace investigation? Here is how to structure investigation letters, avoid prejudging the...

Retail Sublease Checklist For Small Shops
Subleasing a retail space can be a smart move, but the head lease and landlord consent matter. Here...

Do I Need A Lawyer To Buy Into A Business?
Buying into a business? Here is what to check before you pay, from valuation and equity to vesting,...

Employment Contract Template For Award Employees
Hiring an award-covered employee? Your contract needs to match the right award, classification, hours, allowances and leave from...

Marketing Agency Service Agreement Template: What To Include
Onboarding a marketing client? A clear service agreement helps you lock in scope, fees, approvals, ad spend, IP...

Business Sale Agreement Checklist For Buyers
Buying a business? Before you sign the sale agreement, check the assets, staff, lease, warranties, restraints and completion...

Employment Contract For Salon Staff: What To Include
Hiring salon staff? Your employment contract should cover more than pay and hours. Here's what to include for...
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