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Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
15 Questions To Ask When Buying A Business
Buying an established business can be a smart way to fast-track your growth, but it pays to ask the right questions before you sign anything. A thorough approach helps you understand what...
6 February 2025
What Is Liability?
“Liability” is one of those legal words you hear a lot in business - but what does it actually mean for you as a founder or owner in Australia? In short, liability...
6 February 2025
How Can Your Business Avoid Misleading or Deceptive Conduct?
If you sell products or services in Australia, the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) applies to you. One of its core rules is simple on paper but easy to get wrong in practice:...
6 February 2025
What You Need To Know About Share And Unit Sales
Buying or selling ownership in an Australian business often happens through either a share sale (in a company) or a unit sale (in a unit trust). If you’re planning a transaction, understanding...
5 February 2025
What Is A Lead Generation Agreement?
If your business relies on new enquiries or qualified sales prospects, you’ve probably thought about working with a third party to supply “leads”. A Lead Generation Agreement is the contract that sets...
5 February 2025
Why Should I Use E‑Signatures?
If you’re still printing, signing and scanning paperwork, you’re not alone - but there’s a faster, safer and more compliant way to sign business documents in Australia. E‑signatures let you execute contracts...
5 February 2025
Returns, Refunds And Exchanges: What Are Your Obligations?
Returns and refunds are part of doing business in Australia. Whether you’re selling online or in-store, you’re expected to handle faults and complaints fairly - and the law sets minimum standards you...
4 February 2025
Zombie Agreements: What Employers Need To Know
Heard the term “zombie agreements” and wondering if it affects your workplace? You’re not alone. Many Australian employers have had legacy industrial instruments still hanging around from the pre-Fair Work era -...
4 February 2025
How To Get Out Of A Contract
Whether you’ve signed a supply agreement you no longer need, a services contract that isn’t working out, or a lease that’s become unworkable, most business owners eventually face the same question: how...
3 February 2025
Why You Need A Property Licence Agreement (Shared Workspace)
Shared workspaces and coworking hubs are thriving in Australia. Whether you run a flexible office, creative studio, makerspace or casual hot-desk venue, your business model relies on short-term, non-exclusive access to space...
3 February 2025How To Start An Ad Agency: A Legal Guide For Australian Small Businesses
Launching your own ad agency is an exciting move. You get to help brands grow, turn creative ideas into campaigns, and build long-term client relationships. But to win and keep great clients,...
3 February 2025
What Is Fraudulent Misrepresentation?
If you’ve entered into a contract based on statements that turned out to be false, it’s natural to ask whether those statements were simply a mistake or something more serious. Fraudulent misrepresentation...
3 February 2025
7 Things To Know When Using Shopify
Shopify makes it easy to launch an online store in Australia. You can pick a theme, add products and start taking orders in a weekend. But building a reliable ecommerce business takes...
3 February 2025
Everything You Need To Know About The Corporations Act
If you’re running a company in Australia (or thinking about setting one up), the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) sits at the heart of how your business is formed, managed and regulated. It...
3 February 2025
What Is A Boilerplate Clause?
When you open a contract, you’ll often skim the first few pages and then jump straight to price and deliverables. It’s normal to gloss over the last section full of “standard” wording...
2 February 2025
What Is A Consultancy Agreement?
Hiring a consultant can be a smart way to access specialist skills without growing your headcount. But to make the relationship clear and protect both sides, you’ll want the right contract in...
2 February 2025
Concerned About Competition From A Former Employee, Contractor Or Service Provider? A Non-Compete Agreement May Be The Solution
When a trusted employee, contractor or service provider moves on, it’s normal to worry. Will they take your customers, leverage your industry connections, or use inside knowledge to compete against you? In...
1 February 2025
I Have A Unit Trust: Do I Need A Unitholders Agreement?
Unit trusts are a popular structure in Australia for joint ventures, investments and family businesses. They’re flexible, tax-efficient (with the right advice) and allow you to share ownership in fixed “units”. But...
1 February 2025
Can I Stop People Reselling My Business’ Products?
If you’re seeing your products pop up on marketplaces or in stores you don’t recognise, it’s natural to ask: can I stop people reselling my business’ products in Australia? The short answer...
1 February 2025
End User Licence Agreement: What Is It And Why Do I Need One?
If you build software, a mobile app, a platform or any digital tool, you’re giving people permission to use something you’ve created. That permission isn’t just a handshake - it’s a legal...
31 January 2025
What Is A Conjunction Agreement?
If you work in real estate or sales, you’ve probably heard the term “conjunction” tossed around when two agencies or sales partners team up on a deal. A Conjunction Agreement is the...
31 January 2025
How Can Your Business Comply With Consumer Guarantees?
When you sell goods or services in Australia, you’re automatically promising certain standards to your customers - whether you say so or not. These promises are called consumer guarantees, and they sit...
31 January 2025
Collecting Health Information? Here’s Why A Privacy Policy Is Important
If you collect or store health information in Australia - even something as simple as a patient’s name alongside their appointment reason - privacy law applies to you in a big way....
31 January 2025
What Is A Publishing Agreement?
Landing a book deal, launching a magazine, or licensing your songs can be incredibly exciting. But before anything goes to print or hits a streaming platform, you’ll usually be asked to sign...
31 January 2025
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