Business Sales Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business sales for australian businesses.
How To Do Business Due Diligence in Australia
Whether you’re buying a business, onboarding a key supplier, investing in a startup or preparing for your own sale, business due diligence is how you reduce risk and make confident decisions. Done...
3 December 2025
Change of Control Clause: What It Means in Australia
If you’re growing your business, signing new customers, or negotiating with suppliers and investors, chances are you’ll come across a “change of control” clause. It can look simple on the page, but...
3 December 2025
Transfer of Lease in NSW: How to Assign a Commercial Lease
Thinking about selling your business, restructuring, or moving to a new premises but still locked into an existing lease? In New South Wales, you can often transfer (assign) your commercial lease to...
1 December 2025
How to Buy a Labour Hire Business in Australia
Looking at a labour hire business for sale and wondering how to assess it, close the deal and stay compliant? You’re not alone. Buying an established labour hire firm can be a...
1 December 2025
PPSA Security Interests In Australia: What You Need To Know
If you offer goods or services on credit, lease equipment, or take deposits before delivery, you’re taking on risk. A Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) security interest lets you legally “secure” what...
1 December 2025
Novation Agreements In Australia: What You Need To Know
As your business grows, relationships change. You might switch suppliers, sell a part of your business, restructure entities in your group, or transfer a long-term service contract to a new provider. When...
1 December 2025
How To Raise Finance To Buy a Business
Buying an existing business can be a faster path to growth than starting from scratch. You get customers, systems and revenue from day one - but you also need the right funding...
30 November 2025
Vendor Finance: What It Is, How It Works, And How To Get It Right
Selling or buying a business can stall if the buyer can’t get enough funding upfront. That’s where vendor finance can bridge the gap - the seller agrees to accept part of the...
29 November 2025
Dissolution of Partnership in Australia: How to End a Partnership
Ending a business partnership is a big decision. Whether you’ve outgrown the structure, your goals have changed or a dispute can’t be resolved, dissolving a partnership the right way will help you...
28 November 2025
Security Interests In Australia: What They Are And How To Use Them
If your business offers trade credit, leases equipment, or takes deposits before delivery, you’re taking on risk. A security interest is one of the most practical ways to protect your position and...
27 November 2025
POA Meaning In Business: Power Of Attorney Or Price On Application?
If you’ve seen “POA” pop up in contracts, emails or price lists and wondered what it actually means for your business, you’re not alone. In Australia, POA commonly has two business meanings:...
26 November 2025
Breach of Warranty in Australia: What It Means and How to Respond
If you sell products or services in Australia, “warranties” are part of everyday business. They set clear promises about quality, performance or support - and they help build trust with your customers...
25 November 2025
Sale of a Going Concern in Australia: What You Need to Know
Selling or buying a business as a “going concern” can be a smart way to transfer an operating venture without disruption - and, if done correctly, it may also be GST-free. Whether...
25 November 2025
Buying a Business in Australia: Key Legal Steps
Purchasing a business can be a smart way to fast‑track growth. You’re stepping into an existing customer base, systems, and revenue - without starting from scratch. But buying a business is also...
24 November 2025
What Is An Information Memorandum In Australia?
If you’re exploring investment, selling part of your company, or bringing in a strategic partner, you’ll quickly hear the term “information memorandum.” It sounds technical, but it’s simply a structured document that...
23 November 2025
Oppressive Conduct Under The Corporations Act
Shareholder relationships can power a small company’s growth - or derail it when trust breaks down. If a minority shareholder feels pushed out or treated unfairly, “oppressive conduct” under the Corporations Act...
22 November 2025
Change Of Control Clauses In Australia: What Businesses Should Know
If you’re growing, bringing in investors, or thinking about selling your company down the track, you’ll quickly run into “change of control” clauses. They pop up in supplier contracts, SaaS subscriptions, finance...
21 November 2025
How To Prepare Your Business For Sale In Australia
Thinking about putting your business up for sale? Getting a business to sell is more than finding a buyer and negotiating a price. The strongest deals are built on preparation, clean records,...
21 November 2025
How to Manage a Sale of Business in Australia
Selling your small business is a big milestone. Whether you’re moving on to a new venture, planning retirement, or looking to capitalise on the value you’ve built, a well-managed sale of business...
21 November 2025Deed Of Settlement Template: What To Include & How To Use (Australia)
When a dispute pops up in your business, it can be stressful and time-consuming. A well-drafted deed of settlement can close the loop quickly and let you get back to business. But...
21 November 2025
Buy-Sell Agreement in Australia: What It Is and How to Set One Up
If you have one or more co-owners in your company or family business, a buy sell agreement is one of the most practical risk management tools you can put in place. It...
20 November 2025
Are Agreements to Agree Enforceable in Australia?
In business, it’s common to shake hands on the broad strokes and plan to “sort the details later.” You might call it an agreement in principle, a term sheet, a heads of...
20 November 2025
Novation Deed: What It Is, When To Use It, And How To Do It Right
If your business needs to swap out a party to a contract - for example, when you’re selling your business, changing suppliers, or transferring a client agreement to a new entity -...
20 November 2025
What Does Escrow Mean?
If you’re buying or selling a business, transferring shares, or managing a high‑value contract, you’ll likely hear the term “escrow.” Escrow is a simple concept with a big role in reducing risk....
19 November 2025
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