Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
Reps And Warranties: What They Mean And How To Use Them
If you’re negotiating an investment, buying or selling a business, or signing a major customer or supplier contract, you’ll almost certainly see a clause called “reps and warranties” (short for “representations and...
27 May 2026
Deed vs Contract: When You Need a Deed in Australia
If you run a small business or startup, you probably sign “contracts” all the time - customer terms, supplier agreements, NDAs, leases, and more. But then you’ll hear a lawyer (or an...
27 May 2026
Indemnities In Contracts: What Australian Businesses Need To Know
If you’re running a startup or small business, contracts are meant to create certainty. But sometimes, the “certainty” is that you’ll be wearing the risk when things go wrong - and that’s...
27 May 2026
Does Silence Mean Acceptance? Consent And Contract Risk In Australia
When you’re running a small business, you’re constantly making (and managing) agreements - with customers, suppliers, contractors, landlords, and sometimes even other businesses you collaborate with. And because things move quickly, it’s...
26 May 2026
Assigning IP And Contract Rights: Transfer Of Rights For Startups And SMEs
If you’re building a startup or running a small business, you’ll probably deal with a transfer of rights sooner than you think. It can happen when you bring on a co-founder, hire...
26 May 2026
How To Find, Hire And Work With A Contract Writer In Australia
If you run a small business or startup, you’re probably making contracts every week - even if you don’t call them that. Every time you send a quote, onboard a new client,...
26 May 2026
Franchise Operations Manual Review for Australian Franchisors
A franchise operations manual can create real legal and commercial risk if it does not match your franchise agreement, disclosure material or day to day
26 May 2026Lawyer Retainer Fee: What It Is And How It Works
If you’re building a startup or running a small business, you’ve probably had this moment: a contract lands in your inbox, an investor asks for “standard documents”, a customer dispute escalates, or...
26 May 2026
Release of Liability Forms: When and How to Use Them in Australia
If you run a small business, you’re probably used to managing risk every day - customer expectations, delivery timelines, staff issues, and the occasional “what could possibly go wrong?” moment. That’s where...
25 May 2026
Managing Workplace Relationships: An Employer Guide for Australian Businesses
Workplace relationships can expose Australian businesses to conflict, harassment, favouritism and safety risks if they are not managed properly. This
25 May 2026
Indemnify And Hold Harmless Clauses: A Practical Guide
If you run a small business, you’ve probably seen the phrase “indemnify and hold harmless” buried in a contract at some point - maybe in a customer agreement, supplier terms, a lease,...
25 May 2026
Event Contract Essentials: What To Include When Hiring Vendors Or Hosting Events
Whether you’re planning a product launch, running a ticketed workshop, hosting a corporate function, or coordinating a community event, your success often comes down to the people you work with. Venues, caterers,...
23 May 2026
Key Clauses to Include in Australian Landscaping Contracts
Landscaping is one of those industries where your reputation can grow fast - but so can disputes if expectations aren’t clearly set from the start. If you’re quoting jobs, managing subcontractors, ordering...
22 May 2026
Purchase Leave in Australia: A Guide for Employers
Purchase leave can give employees extra flexibility, but employers need clear written terms, lawful pay deductions and a plan for what happens if
22 May 2026
Competition Terms And Conditions Template: What To Include In Australia
Running a competition can be a great way to build brand awareness, grow your email list, and reward your customers (or potential customers). But as soon as you post “Win!” on social...
22 May 2026
Key Clauses Every Australian Coach Needs In A Coaching Contract
If you run a coaching business, your product is often your time, your know-how, and your relationship with the client. That’s valuable - and it’s also exactly why having a clear coaching...
22 May 2026
Contract Drafting for Australian Startups and SMEs: Clear, Enforceable Agreements
If you run a startup or small business, you’re probably signing (or being asked to sign) agreements all the time: onboarding customers, hiring staff, working with suppliers, collaborating with partners, and pitching...
22 May 2026
How To Draft A Commercial Offer That Wins Business: Legal Tips
A well-drafted commercial offer can be the difference between “sounds good” and a signed deal. If you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably felt that tension: you want to move quickly, look...
22 May 2026
Billed In Arrears: Contracts, Invoicing And Cash Flow For Businesses
If you run a small business, you’ve probably come across the phrase billed in arrears on invoices, proposals, procurement portals, or customer onboarding forms. Sometimes it’s non-negotiable (especially when dealing with larger...
22 May 2026
General Terms for Australian Businesses: Drafting Standard Terms
If you run a small business, you’re probably making dozens of commercial decisions every week: what you’ll charge, how you’ll deliver, when you’ll get paid, and what happens if something goes wrong....
21 May 2026
Breach of Deed: What It Means and How to Respond
If you run a small business, chances are you’ve signed (or been asked to sign) a deed at some point - maybe a deed of settlement, a deed of release, a deed...
21 May 2026
Confidentiality Agreement Template (Word): What to Include and How to Use It
When you’re building a business, information is often your biggest advantage. It might be your pricing model, supplier list, customer data, product roadmap, marketing strategy, software code, or even the “how” behind...
21 May 2026
How To Find Your ABN On myGov: Step‑By‑Step Guide
When you’re running a small business, your Australian Business Number (ABN) pops up everywhere - invoicing, banking, contracts, supplier onboarding, government forms and even customer checks. The tricky part is that, once...
21 May 2026
Commercial Terms Australian Startups And Small Businesses Should Negotiate
When you’re building a startup or small business, it’s easy to focus on the exciting parts: winning customers, launching products, hiring your first team members, and growing revenue. But a lot of...
21 May 2026
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