Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
Setting Up A Charity Constitution (2026 Updated)
Starting a charity is one of the most meaningful ways to create real-world impact. But once you move past the purpose and the passion, you’ll quickly run into a practical question that...
16 January 2026
Public Liability Vs Workers’ Compensation Insurance: What You Need To Know
Running a small business is exciting - but it also means you’re taking on risk every day, even when you’re doing everything “right”. A customer can slip in your shop. A client...
16 January 2026
When Do You Need A Corporate Lawyer?
When you’re building a startup or running a small business, it’s normal to focus on the exciting parts first - product, customers, growth, and hiring your first team members. But as soon...
16 January 2026
What Is A Profit Sharing Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Profit sharing can be a great way to keep your team motivated, reward performance, and align everyone around growth. But “sharing profits” can also get messy fast if you don’t clearly define...
16 January 2026
How To Run Free Competitions In Australia: Legal Checklist
Running free competitions in Australia can be a fantastic way to grow your brand, build an email list, drive traffic to your website, and reward your customers. But “free” doesn’t mean “no...
16 January 2026
Essential Legal Checklist For Scaling A Business In Australia
Scaling your business is a great problem to have. More customers, bigger projects, new hires, better systems, and (hopefully) healthier cashflow can be signs that your business is ready to level up....
16 January 2026
How To Pitch A Venture Capitalist: Legal Considerations For Australian Startups
What Does A Venture Capitalist Actually Look For? A venture capitalist is typically investing other people’s money (through a fund) into high-growth businesses. Because venture capital portfolios are built on a small...
16 January 2026
What Is An NDA? Understanding Confidentiality Agreements In Australia
If you’re building a startup or small business, chances are you’ve had (or are about to have) conversations where you need to share valuable information. It might be a pitch deck you’re...
16 January 2026
Need A Software Reseller Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve built (or own the rights to) a software product, resellers can be a powerful way to grow your revenue without building a huge in-house sales team. And if you’re the...
16 January 2026
Crowdfunding For Startups: Legal Checklist To Raise Funds And Protect Your Business
Crowdfunding can be an exciting way to validate your product, build a community and raise the funds you need to launch (or scale) your startup in Australia. But it’s also a legal...
16 January 2026
ATF Meaning: What “As Trustee For” Means In Australia
If you’ve ever looked up a business on an invoice, contract, or bank transfer and seen a name like “Smith Pty Ltd ATF Smith Family Trust”, you’ve probably wondered what it actually...
15 January 2026
Why You Need A Lawyer To Review Your Statement Of Work (2026 Updated)
If you sell services, deliver projects, or build anything to spec, your Statement of Work (SOW) can make or break the job. A good SOW keeps everyone aligned on what’s included, what’s...
15 January 2026
Legal Tips For Running An Online Coaching Business (2026 Updated)
Running an online coaching business can be one of the most rewarding ways to build a flexible, scalable business around your expertise. Whether you’re coaching clients in fitness, mindset, leadership, career development,...
15 January 2026
Influencer Agreements – What Are They? (2026 Updated)
Influencer marketing is now a standard part of how Australian brands launch products, build trust and drive sales. If you’re a business engaging creators (or you’re a creator working with brands), you’ve...
15 January 2026
What Is A Copyright Licence Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you create content for your business (or pay someone else to create it), you’re dealing with copyright more often than you might realise. That could be your website copy, product photos,...
15 January 2026
When You Must Pay Superannuation To Contractors In Australia
If you run a small business in Australia, chances are you engage contractors at some point - whether it’s a tradie on a job, a freelance designer, a delivery driver, a cleaner,...
15 January 2026
Probation Meaning: Probationary Periods Under Australian Employment Law
Hiring someone new is a big step for any small business. You’re investing time, money and trust - and you’re hoping the person you’ve chosen will be the right fit for the...
15 January 2026
What Is An Indemnity Clause? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve ever signed a contract and felt uneasy about a clause that sounds like “you agree to indemnify us…”, you’re not alone. Indemnity clauses are one of the most common (and...
15 January 2026
What Is An SLA? Service Level Agreements Explained
When you’re running a startup or small business, you’re often balancing growth with limited time, limited headcount, and a long list of things that could go wrong. That’s why many business owners...
15 January 2026
What Is A Producer Agreement And Why Is It Important? (2026 Updated)
If you’re producing a film, TV series, web series, podcast, music project, or branded content, you’re probably juggling a lot at once: budget, schedules, talent, locations, and a growing list of “we’ll...
15 January 2026
Barrister vs Solicitor: Which Legal Advisor Should Your Business Hire?
If you’re running a business, legal issues rarely arrive at a “convenient” time. You might be negotiating a big contract, dealing with an unpaid invoice, responding to a customer complaint, raising capital,...
15 January 2026
Solicitor Vs Lawyer In Australia: Key Differences Explained
If you’re running a small business, it’s only a matter of time before you hit a “legal” moment. Maybe a customer refuses to pay. Maybe you’re hiring your first employee. Maybe you’re...
15 January 2026
Loan Agreement Template: NSW, QLD & VIC Requirements Explained
If you’re running a small business, lending or borrowing money can be a normal part of growth. You might be funding a new piece of equipment, smoothing out cash flow, supporting a...
15 January 2026
Time in Lieu (TOIL) in Australia: Entitlements, Calculations and Payouts
Time off in lieu (often shortened to “TOIL”) can be a practical way to manage busy periods without blowing out payroll costs - especially if your business has seasonal peaks, client deadlines,...
15 January 2026
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