Business Sales Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business sales for australian businesses.
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
Mergers And Acquisitions Lawyer For Australian Startups And SMEs
If you’re growing a startup or running an SME, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually face an “M&A moment” - buying a competitor, selling your business, combining with a partner, or bringing...
22 February 2026
Vendor Due Diligence For Selling, Merging Or Partnering
If you’re thinking about selling your business, merging with another business, or bringing in a strategic partner, you’ve probably been told “you’ll need to do due diligence”. Most business owners expect the...
21 February 2026
How To Raise Finance To Buy A Business In Australia
Buying an existing business can be one of the fastest ways to grow. Instead of building from scratch, you’re stepping into an operation that may already have customers, staff, systems, suppliers and...
20 February 2026
Buying A Business In Australia: Legal Checklist For Small Businesses
What Does “Buying A Business” Actually Mean In Australia? When people talk about “buying a business”, they often mean different things. In Australia, the sale usually happens in one of two ways:...
19 February 2026
When To Hire A Business Acquisition Lawyer For Your Small Business Or Startup
Buying a business can be an exciting shortcut to growth. Instead of building from scratch, you might be stepping into existing customers, systems, staff, intellectual property (IP), supplier relationships, and brand goodwill....
11 February 2026
Sell a Business in Tasmania: Legal Guide for Buyers and Sellers
Selling (or buying) a small business is a big milestone. It can also feel surprisingly complex once you move past the handshake stage and into the paperwork. If you’re dealing with a...
10 February 2026
How To Read And Use A Current Company Extract In Australia
If you’re running a company (or dealing with one), there’s a good chance you’ll be asked for a current company extract at some point - by a bank, an investor, a supplier,...
10 February 2026
Goodwill Definition: Selling, Protecting And Transferring Goodwill
If you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably heard the word “goodwill” used in a few different ways - by accountants, brokers, buyers, and lawyers. Sometimes it sounds like an abstract idea...
9 February 2026
Seller Financing: Legal Tips For Business Buyers And Sellers
Buying or selling a business is one of the biggest commercial decisions you’ll make as a small business owner. Sometimes the deal isn’t just about the price - it’s about how that...
7 February 2026
Business Sale Contract: Key Clauses, Negotiation Tips & Common Pitfalls
Buying or selling a small business is exciting - but it can also feel like you’re stepping into a paperwork minefield. At the centre of the deal is the business sale contract...
5 February 2026
Small Business Sale Agreement PDF: Key Terms For Australian Owners
Buying or selling a business is one of those milestone moments that can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming. On the one hand, it’s the chance to cash out on years of...
3 February 2026
Deed Of Novation: What It Is And When To Use It
If you run a business long enough, you’ll eventually hit a moment where a contract needs to change hands. Maybe you’re selling your business and the buyer needs to step into your...
3 February 2026
Novation vs Assignment: Key Differences Under Australian Contract Law
If your business is growing (or pivoting), there’s a good chance you’ll need to move contracts around at some point. Maybe you’re restructuring your group, bringing in an investor, selling part of...
1 February 2026
Business Sale Lawyer: What To Know Before Selling Your Australian Small Business
Selling your small business can feel like a huge milestone - and it is. For many business owners, it’s the moment where years of hard work finally turn into a tangible outcome...
31 January 2026
Vendor Financing Explained: How It Works When Buying Or Selling A Business
If you’re buying or selling a small business, finance is often the make-or-break issue. Sometimes the buyer has the skills, experience and motivation to run the business - but can’t (yet) get...
30 January 2026
Business Purchase Lawyer Guide For Buying A Business In Australia
Buying an existing business can feel like the “fast track” to growth. You’re stepping into a brand, customer base, systems, suppliers, and (hopefully) a proven profit model - instead of building everything...
24 January 2026
How To Sell Your Business: A Step-By-Step Guide For Owners
Deciding to sell your business can be a big moment - sometimes it’s a proud “we’ve built something valuable” milestone, and sometimes it’s a practical decision to move on, reduce risk, or...
22 January 2026
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