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Company Valuation Methods and Legal Factors in Australia
Wondering how a company is valued in Australia? This practical legal guide explains common valuation methods, when valuation matters, and the legal issues
12 May 2026
Legal and Due Diligence Checks When Buying a Cafe
Buying a cafe can feel like the perfect shortcut into small business ownership. Instead of starting from scratch, you’re stepping into an operation that (hopefully) already has customers, staff, suppliers, and a...
12 May 2026
Buying Into an Existing Business as a Partner: Legal Essentials in Australia
Buying into an existing business as a partner can be a smart way to grow quickly, share the workload, and tap into something that already has customers, systems, and revenue. But it...
18 April 2026
Customer Not Paying an Invoice? Steps to Recover Payment in Australia
Few things disrupt a small business faster than a customer not paying an invoice. You’ve delivered the goods, completed the project, or provided the service - but the money doesn’t land. In...
17 April 2026
Merger Vs Acquisition: Key Differences For Startups And SMEs
If you’re building a startup or running a growing SME, there may come a point where “business as usual” turns into bigger strategic conversations: joining forces with a competitor, buying a smaller...
10 April 2026
How To Sell A Business In NSW: Step-By-Step Legal Guide
Selling your business can be one of the biggest milestones in your life as a business owner. It can also be one of the most legally “detail-heavy” projects you’ll ever take on....
6 April 2026
Buying A Restaurant In Australia: Legal Checklist For Small Business Owners
Buying a restaurant can be an exciting shortcut into hospitality. Instead of starting from scratch, you’re stepping into an established location, (hopefully) a loyal customer base, an existing fit-out, and systems that...
6 April 2026
Small Business Sale Process: Legal Steps For Owners And Founders
Selling your small business can be one of the biggest milestones in your journey as an owner or founder. Sometimes it’s a planned exit after years of growth. Sometimes it’s a strategic...
5 April 2026
Going Concern: What It Means For Australian Businesses
If you’re running (or buying) a business, you’ll eventually hear the phrase “going concern” . It pops up in business sales, leases, lending, bookkeeping, and sometimes at the worst possible moment -...
4 April 2026
How To Read And Use A Historical Company Extract
If you’re buying a business, onboarding a new supplier, checking who you’re really contracting with, or trying to untangle a company dispute, you’ll often hear the same phrase: “Get the historical company...
3 April 2026
Buying A Shelf Company In Australia: Key Legal Risks
If you’re trying to get a business off the ground quickly, you might have come across the term shelf companies. They’re often marketed as a shortcut to “having a company ready to...
30 March 2026
Asset Sale: Key Legal Steps For Australian Businesses
If you’re buying, selling, or restructuring a business in Australia, you’ll almost certainly come across the phrase asset sale (or “sale of assets”). On paper, a sale of assets can sound straightforward:...
28 March 2026
Chattels Vs Fixtures In Business Sales And Leases
When you buy, sell, or lease a business, you’re not just dealing with “a venue” or “a shop” - you’re dealing with a mix of physical items. Some of those items are...
22 March 2026
Mergers And Acquisitions For Startups And SMEs: Due Diligence And Checklist
Mergers and acquisition (often shortened to “M&A”) can be one of the fastest ways to scale your startup, enter a new market, acquire a competitor’s customers, or bring in a strategic partner....
19 March 2026
What Is a Bill of Sale? Buying and Selling Business Assets in Australia
Buying or selling business assets can be exciting - it might be the new fit-out that gets your café ready for launch, a second-hand vehicle for your mobile service business, or equipment...
17 March 2026
Legal Due Diligence Checklist For Buying A Business In Australia
Buying an existing business can feel like a shortcut to growth. You’re stepping into established revenue, existing customers, supplier relationships, and (hopefully) a system that already works. But the part that catches...
12 March 2026
How To Get Your Company Acquired: Legal Steps For Australian Startups & SMEs
If you’re building a startup or SME, an acquisition can feel like the “end goal” - a big milestone that validates years of hard work and (hopefully) delivers a great financial outcome....
10 March 2026
Novation: Definition And How It Works For Australian Businesses
If your business is changing suppliers, restructuring a group of companies, selling part of the business, or taking over an existing customer contract, you might hear the term “novation” thrown around. It...
8 March 2026
Goodwill Meaning: What It Is, How It’s Valued, And Why It Matters
If you’ve ever thought about buying a business, selling your business, bringing on an investor, or even just understanding what your business is really “worth”, you’ve probably come across the term goodwill...
2 March 2026
Business Sale Contract Template QLD: Key Terms For Buyers And Sellers
Buying or selling a business in Queensland can be an exciting milestone. For a seller, it’s the payoff for years of work. For a buyer, it’s a chance to step into an...
2 March 2026
How To Transfer A Liquor Licence In NSW (Step-By-Step For Businesses)
If you’re buying, selling, or restructuring a hospitality business in New South Wales, the liquor licence can be one of the biggest “make or break” issues in the deal. A smooth liquor...
2 March 2026
Sale Of A Going Concern: Legal Steps For Australian Business Owners
Selling your business is a big milestone. If you’ve spent years building customer relationships, refining systems, and getting your operations running smoothly, it makes sense to want the sale process to be...
27 February 2026
Tag-Along Rights In Australia: A Guide For Founders And Investors
What Are Tag Along Rights (And When Do They Apply)? Tag along rights are contractual rights that allow minority shareholders to “tag along” in a sale of shares by a majority (or...
25 February 2026
Mergers And Acquisitions: What Startups And Small Businesses Need To Know
Mergers and acquisitions (often shortened to “M&A”) can feel like something that only happens to big corporates. But if you’re running a startup or small business in Australia, M&A can be a...
23 February 2026
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