Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
Why You Need Terms & Conditions To Run A Subscription Service (2026 Updated)
If you run (or are about to launch) a subscription service, you’re not just selling a one-off product or a single job. You’re building an ongoing relationship with customers where payments repeat,...
9 January 2026
Should You Run Your Business Through A Trust In Australia?
Thinking about running your business through a trust? It’s a common question for Australian small business owners, especially when you’re weighing up asset protection, tax flexibility and how you want profits to...
9 January 2026
Raising Capital From Friends And Family: How To Do It Right (2026 Updated)
Getting your first “yes” from a friend, sibling, parent or former colleague can feel like the moment your business becomes real. Friends and family funding is often faster than banks, less formal...
9 January 2026
Why It’s Important To Use A Business Engagement Letter With Your Clients (2026 Updated)
When you’re running a small business, it’s easy to focus on the work you’re good at - delivering the service, shipping the product, solving the client’s problem, and keeping everyone happy. But...
9 January 2026
Working With Affiliates: What An Affiliate Agreement Means (2026 Updated)
Affiliate marketing can be a simple way to grow your sales without building a bigger in-house marketing team. Instead of paying upfront for advertising, you pay a commission when an affiliate’s promotion...
9 January 2026
Understanding Indemnity Contracts In Australia
Indemnity clauses and indemnity contracts are everywhere in business - tucked into your supplier terms, your contractor agreements, your lease, your SaaS subscriptions and more. Used well, an indemnity can shift risk...
9 January 2026
Release of Information Consent Form in Australia
As a small business, you may need to share a customer’s or employee’s information with a third party - a marketing platform, an outsourced service provider, a health professional, or even a...
9 January 2026
Why Is an Individual or Sole Trader Applying for an ABN?
If you regularly engage freelancers, tradies or independent consultants, you’ll often see the question “Why is the individual/sole trader applying for an ABN?” on government forms or hear it during onboarding. On...
9 January 2026
How To Build Trust In Your Business With Legal Foundations
Winning customers is hard. Keeping them is harder - and it starts with trust. As a small business owner, you don’t have a giant brand or big-budget marketing to fall back on....
9 January 2026
How to Create an Influencer Agreement in Australia
Partnering with influencers can be one of the fastest ways to reach your customers in Australia. Whether you’re running a boutique e‑commerce brand or scaling a national campaign, the right collaboration can...
9 January 2026
Mistakes In Contract Law: What Happens? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, contracts are part of your everyday life. You might be signing supplier terms, onboarding new customers, hiring staff, partnering with another business, or negotiating a lease. And...
9 January 2026
Understanding Medical Release Consent Forms In 2026
As a business owner or employer, it’s normal to want clarity when a staff member is unwell, injured, or returning to work after medical leave. You might be thinking: Can we ask...
9 January 2026
Are Uber Drivers Employees Under Australian Law?
Rideshare work has changed the way many Australians earn an income. If you drive for Uber or run a business that engages drivers, you’ve probably asked the big question: are Uber drivers...
9 January 2026
Franchises Vs Licences In 2026: What’s The Difference?
If you’re building (or buying into) a business in 2026, there’s a good chance you’ll come across a “franchise” option and a “licence” option. They can look similar at first glance. In...
9 January 2026
How To Start A Mechanic Business In Australia: Workshop Or Mobile
Australians rely on mechanics every day, which makes starting a mechanic business in Australia a strong opportunity if you’ve got the skills and a plan. Whether you’re launching a mobile mechanic service...
9 January 2026
Retail Agreements in Australia: What to Include and How They Work
Whether you run a boutique, a multi‑site chain or a growing online shop, your retail agreement is one of the most important contracts in your business. It sets out the deal between...
9 January 2026
Seconding Your Employees? You Need A Secondment Agreement (2026 Updated)
Secondments can be a smart way to move talent where it’s needed most - without permanently changing your team structure. Maybe you’re lending a high performer to a client for a critical...
8 January 2026
What Is Casual Working in Australia?
Casual hiring can give your business the flexibility to meet peaks in demand, cover busy weekends, or test new services without committing to fixed hours. But “casual working” has a specific meaning...
8 January 2026
Sham Contracting In Australia: What It Is And How To Spot It
If you use contractors in your small business, it’s critical to make sure they’re genuinely engaged as independent contractors - not employees in disguise. Getting this wrong can expose you to significant...
8 January 2026
Breach of Contract in Australia: What to Do and How to Prevent It
Contracts keep your business running smoothly - from supplier agreements and customer terms, to leases and service contracts. But what happens when the other party doesn’t do what they promised, or you...
8 January 2026
Terms Of Use Template: What To Include And Avoid In Australia
If your business runs a website, mobile app or online platform, you’ll need clear Terms of Use. These are the ground rules for how people can access and use your site or...
8 January 2026
How to Build a Document Review Template That Actually Works
If you run a small business, you’re probably asked to sign or issue documents all the time - customer contracts, supplier terms, NDAs, employment offers, website policies and more. A quick skim...
8 January 2026
A Guide To Outsourcing (2026 Updated)
Outsourcing can be one of the fastest ways to grow a small business in Australia. When you outsource well, you get specialist skills on demand, more flexibility in your costs, and time...
8 January 2026
Why Do I Need A Phantom Share Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a business in Australia, chances are you’ve thought about how to attract and keep great people. Maybe you want to reward a key hire, incentivise a contractor, or keep...
8 January 2026
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