Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
A Complete Guide To Franchising In Australia
Franchising can be a powerful way to grow a brand or start a business with a proven model. Whether you’re thinking about franchising your own concept or buying into an established system,...
18 January 2025
What Is A Lease Surrender Agreement?
Closing or relocating a business often means dealing with your commercial lease before the end of the term. If you and your landlord want to end the lease early on agreed terms,...
18 January 2025
What Do Employment Lawyers Do?
If you run a business in Australia, it doesn’t take long to realise people issues can quickly become legal issues. Hiring, managing performance, setting rosters, approving leave, handling complaints, or letting someone...
18 January 2025
What Is A Talent Release Form?
If you’re planning a photo shoot, promotional video, podcast, training module, ad campaign or any content featuring people, a talent release form is one of the most important documents you’ll use. It’s...
18 January 2025
How Can I Make Verbal Promises Legally Binding?
In business, momentum matters. You meet a client, shake hands, agree on scope and a price - and you want to get moving. But a common worry follows: is a verbal promise...
17 January 2025
What Is A Cascading Clause?
If you’ve ever seen a long “restraint of trade” section in a contract with multiple options for time periods and geographic areas, there’s a good chance you were looking at a cascading...
17 January 2025
What Can I Do With A ‘Bad’ Franchisee?
Even the best franchise systems face tough situations with underperforming or non‑compliant franchisees. When a franchisee damages your brand, ignores system standards, or falls behind on payments, it impacts everyone in the...
17 January 2025
Warranties In Australian Law: A Plain-English Guide For Businesses
Offering a warranty can build trust with your customers and set you apart from competitors. But in Australia, warranties sit alongside powerful consumer protections and come with strict rules about what you...
17 January 2025
I Am Transferring A Franchise - What Transfer Fees Will I Pay?
Handing over your franchise to a new owner can be an exciting next step - but it also comes with a clear process and a set of fees you’ll want to budget...
17 January 2025
Is Your Business Compliant With Your Modern Award?
Hiring staff is exciting - it means your business is growing. But once you have employees in Australia, you also need to make sure you’re paying them correctly and following the rules...
16 January 2025
Why It’s Important To Have A Manufacturer’s Agreement
If your business designs products and relies on a third party to make them, your manufacturer sits at the heart of your supply chain. That relationship can be incredibly rewarding - but...
16 January 2025
What Is Limitation Of Liability?
If you sell products, provide services or run any kind of platform in Australia, you’ll be taking on some risk. A limitation of liability clause is one of the most effective ways...
16 January 2025
How Can A Forward Contract Protect My Business?
Running a business in Australia means dealing with uncertainty - from exchange rates and commodity costs to future demand and supplier capacity. If a sudden price spike or currency swing can throw...
15 January 2025
How Do I Move My Business Online And What Legals Do I Need?
Shifting your business online can unlock new customers, lower overheads and give you flexibility in how you deliver products and services. Whether you’re adding an online store to your existing bricks-and-mortar operation...
15 January 2025
Do I Need A 50/50 Crop Share Agreement?
Sharing costs and splitting the harvest 50/50 can be a smart way to farm more land, access equipment you don’t own, or reduce upfront risk in a season that’s hard to predict....
14 January 2025
What Are International Shipping Terms And Conditions?
Selling to customers overseas can be a huge growth opportunity for Australian businesses. But once your products leave the country, the risks and responsibilities multiply - and so do customer expectations. Clear,...
14 January 2025
What Are Incoterms?
If you’re buying or selling goods across borders, you’ve probably seen three-letter abbreviations like FOB, CIF or DDP on quotes and invoices. These are Incoterms - a common shorthand that tells you...
14 January 2025
Do I Need A Domain Name Licence?
Choosing a domain name is one of the first branding decisions you’ll make - it’s often how customers find and trust you online. But beyond the creative part, there’s a legal framework...
14 January 2025
What Is A Buyer’s Agent Agreement?
If you’re a property buyer in Australia, working with a professional buyer’s agent can save time, reduce risk and give you an edge in a competitive market. But before any work starts,...
14 January 2025
What Does ‘Going Concern’ Mean In Business?
“Going concern” is one of those phrases you’ll hear when buying or selling a business, talking to your accountant, or reviewing your company’s financials - but what does it actually mean for...
14 January 2025
Thinking About Share Farming? This Is Why A Contract Is Important
Share farming can be a smart way to bring land, labour and expertise together to grow a profitable agricultural venture in Australia. Whether you’re the landowner or the operator, a clear agreement...
14 January 2025
Extending Your Lease? Here’s Why You Should Have It Reviewed
When your lease is working and you’ve built momentum in your location, an extension can feel like a no‑brainer. Locking in certainty, avoiding relocation costs and keeping your customers happy are all...
13 January 2025
What Is A Property Licence Agreement?
If you need short-term, flexible access to someone else’s premises without taking on the full responsibilities of a tenant, a Property Licence Agreement could be the solution. Property licences are commonly used...
13 January 2025
Cancellation Fees For Services - How They Can Protect Your Small Business
Last‑minute cancellations can throw your day into chaos. Whether you run a clinic, a creative studio, a trades business or a consultancy, a no‑show often means lost time, lost income and sunk...
13 January 2025
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