Getting Finance Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on getting finance for australian businesses.
What Is Pre-Money Valuation? A Guide for Startups and Investors
If you’re raising capital for your startup (or looking to invest in one), you’ll almost certainly run into the phrase “pre-money valuation”. It sounds technical, but in practice it’s a simple concept...
16 June 2026
Special Resolution Wording To Change A Company Constitution: Examples
If your company is growing, taking on investors, changing how directors make decisions, or just tightening up governance, you may reach a point where your existing company constitution no longer fits. The...
16 June 2026
FOU Shares and Founder Equity for Australian Startups
If you’re building (or investing in) an Australian startup, you’ll hear a lot of jargon very quickly. One term that sometimes pops up in early-stage conversations is “FOU shares”. It’s worth saying...
15 June 2026
Small Business Finance Options: Funding Sources for Startups and SMEs
Finding the right funding can be one of the biggest “make or break” moments for a startup or SME. You might have a great product, a strong customer base, and clear growth...
11 June 2026
Selling Units in an Australian Unit Trust: Legal Steps and Pitfalls
If your business (or investment group) holds assets through a unit trust, there may come a point where someone wants to exit, a new investor wants to come in, or you’re restructuring...
11 June 2026
ABN Inactive: What It Means and How to Reactivate It in Australia
If you’ve tried to invoice a customer, set up a supplier account, apply for finance, or update your details with a government agency and discovered your ABN shows as inactive, it can...
11 June 2026
Selling Business Shares In Australia: A Practical Guide
If you’re a founder or small business owner, there will often come a time when you need to change the ownership of your company. Maybe you’re bringing in an investor. Maybe a...
10 June 2026
How To Raise Money For Your Business: Funding Options And Legal Steps
Raising capital can be one of the biggest growth levers for a startup or SME - and also one of the most stressful parts of running a business. If you’re searching for...
6 June 2026
Convertible Notes: Debt Or Equity? A Guide For Australian Startups
If you’re building a startup in Australia, raising money is often one of the biggest (and most time-sensitive) hurdles you’ll face. You might have early traction, a great team, or a product...
5 June 2026
How Convertible Notes Work For Australian Startups And Early Investors
If you’re building a startup in Australia, raising money can feel like a balancing act. On one hand, you want the capital to hire, build, ship and grow. On the other hand,...
5 June 2026
Trustee vs Beneficiary: Key Differences Under Australian Trust Law
If you’re running a business, launching a startup, or building wealth through investments, there’s a good chance you’ll come across a trust structure at some point. Trusts can be a useful way...
2 June 2026
What Is a Share Option? A Practical Guide for Startups and SMEs
If you’re building a startup or growing a small business, you’ve probably heard that “equity incentives” can help you attract, motivate and retain great people. But once you get past the buzzwords,...
2 June 2026
Trust Pros And Cons For Australian Business Owners And Founders
Choosing the right structure for your business can feel like a “set and forget” decision - until you hit a growth stage, start bringing in partners or investors, buy significant assets, or...
2 June 2026
What Actually Happens in a Startup Legal Due Diligence Process
Think your startup is investment-ready? Legal due diligence quickly reveals whether your documents, IP and structure will build confidence or raise red flags.
1 June 2026
Financing Change Statements: How To Register And Update In Australia
If your business uses asset finance, equipment leases, inventory funding, or other secured lending, you’ve probably heard of the PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register). It’s one of those “set and forget” systems...
1 June 2026
Non-Resident Directors: ATO Tax Obligations for Australian Companies
Bringing international experience into your Australian company can be a real advantage - especially if you’re scaling, attracting overseas investment, or expanding into new markets. But if you’re appointing a non-resident director,...
29 May 2026
Undischarged Bankrupt Directors: Key Rules For Australian Businesses
When you’re building a small business or startup, it’s normal to focus on growth: customers, product, funding, and hiring. But one legal detail can quietly create serious risk for your business structure...
29 May 2026
How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Lawyer?
If you’re running a small business (or launching a startup), legal costs can feel like one of those “how long is a piece of string?” questions. You want to do things properly,...
28 May 2026
Setting Up a Group Company Structure for SMEs and Startups
If your business is growing, taking on investors, expanding into new products, or simply trying to protect key assets, you’ve probably heard someone mention a group company structure. It can sound like...
28 May 2026
Fast, Compliant Legal Advice for Australian Startups and Small Businesses
When you’re building a startup or running a small business, speed matters. You’re making decisions daily - launching products, signing suppliers, hiring your first team member, pitching investors, or switching platforms. The...
28 May 2026
PPSR Definition: What the Personal Property Securities Register Means
If you run a small business in Australia, chances are you deal with “stuff” that keeps your business moving: vehicles, equipment, stock, tools, or even valuable intangible assets like accounts receivable. What...
28 May 2026
How Australian Startups Should Structure Salary, Bonuses And Equity
For many Australian startups, salary compensation is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make early on - and one of the easiest places to accidentally create risk. Pay is never just “a...
28 May 2026
What Is A Financing Statement?
If you’re a startup founder or small business owner, “getting funding” can mean everything from a bank loan, to vendor finance, to a line of credit, to simply buying equipment on payment...
27 May 2026
ESG Policy Template For Australian Startups And Small Businesses
If you’re running a startup or small business, you’ve probably noticed ESG popping up everywhere - in customer questionnaires, supplier onboarding forms, tender documents, and investor conversations. And even if you’re not...
25 May 2026
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