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Getting Finance Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on getting finance for australian businesses.
Most Successful Franchises in Australia: Choose and Set Up Legally
Thinking about buying into one of the most successful franchises in Australia? It’s a smart way to launch or expand a small business with a proven brand, a tested model and ongoing...
27 December 2025
What Are Credit Terms and How Do They Work?
Offering credit terms can be a smart way to win work, smooth cashflow and build long-term customer relationships. But if your terms aren’t clear or legally sound, you can end up chasing...
27 December 2025
SAFE Shares In Australia: How They Work And When To Use Them
Raising your first round of funding is exciting - but it can also be confusing, especially when investors ask for “SAFE shares.” Here’s the key point up front: in Australia, a SAFE...
27 December 2025
Foreign Trusts In Australia: Tax Obligations And Compliance
Working with an overseas investor? Planning to expand globally? Or thinking about using an offshore structure in your group? If a foreign trust is anywhere in the picture, it’s worth understanding how...
26 December 2025
Legal Basics For SMEs In Australia
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) power Australia’s economy. If you’re running one, you already know how much grit it takes to grow, hire, and keep customers happy while staying compliant. The good...
26 December 2025
What Does “Associate” Mean Under the Corporations Act?
If you’re running or growing a company in Australia, you’ll eventually come across the term “associate” in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). It looks simple, but the legal meaning is broader than...
26 December 2025
Share Application Form: How To Issue Shares In Australia
Raising capital for your company can be exciting - but it also needs to be done properly. If you’re bringing in a new investor or allocating shares to a co-founder, you’ll likely...
26 December 2025
Priority Deed in Australia: What It Is and When You Need One
If your business has more than one lender or financier, you’ll almost certainly hear the term “priority deed” (sometimes called a deed of priority or intercreditor deed). It’s a document that decides...
25 December 2025
Shareholders’ Rights in Australia: What You Need to Know
Bringing on shareholders is a big moment for any small business. It can unlock funding, bring in expertise and drive growth - but it also introduces legal rights you need to understand...
24 December 2025
Financing Statements on the PPSR in Australia: What You Need to Know
Extending credit to customers, hiring out equipment or lending money to a related entity can all be great for growth - as long as you protect your position if something goes wrong....
24 December 2025
How Small Business Owners Should Do Due Diligence
“Do your due diligence” is advice you’ll hear often in business circles - and for good reason. Whether you’re buying a business, signing a new supplier contract, taking on a commercial lease...
24 December 2025
Deed of Charge in Australia: What It Is, When to Use It, How It Works
If you’re extending credit, lending money, or taking on more risk with customers or partners, securing your position isn’t just smart - it can be the difference between getting paid and writing...
24 December 2025
How to Legally Start a Carpentry Business in Australia
Australia’s building and renovation market continues to grow, and skilled carpenters are in demand. If you’re ready to turn your trade skills into a business, a carpentry venture can be rewarding -...
24 December 2025
Cash Loan With Collateral In Australia: Legal Essentials
Need fast working capital to cover payroll, buy stock or seize a growth opportunity? Many small businesses turn to a cash loan with collateral (a “secured loan”) because it can be quicker...
24 December 2025
How To Create A Simple Financial Agreement Template
Cash flow can make or break a small business. Whether you’re offering payment plans to customers, lending funds to a related entity, or documenting how a co-founder will repay expenses, a clear...
24 December 2025
How To Buy A Restaurant In Australia: Legal Checklist
Buying a restaurant can be an exciting way to step into hospitality with an established brand, fit-out and customer base already in place. Done well, you can fast-track growth and avoid some...
23 December 2025
Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) In Australia Explained
If you supply goods on credit, lease equipment, provide services on account, or lend money to customers, one of the best risk‑management tools available to you in Australia is the Personal Property...
22 December 2025
How To Start a Mining Company in Australia: Key Legal Steps
Mining is a cornerstone of Australia’s economy. From critical minerals to aggregates and quarry products, there’s room for nimble operators who can move efficiently, manage risk and partner well. If you’re a...
22 December 2025
Benefits of a Pty Ltd Company: Is It the Right Structure?
Choosing the right business structure is one of the biggest early decisions you’ll make. For many Australian small businesses, setting up as a proprietary limited company (Pty Ltd) is a smart move...
22 December 2025
Can You Charge Interest On Overdue Invoices In Australia?
Late payments hurt cash flow, increase admin headaches, and distract you from growing your business. So it’s natural to ask: can you charge interest on overdue invoices in Australia? The short answer...
22 December 2025
How To Use Seller Financing When Selling Your Business In Australia
Seller financing (often called vendor finance) can be a smart way to close a business sale when the buyer can’t pay the full price upfront. It can widen your pool of buyers,...
22 December 2025
Cap Table Management: What Founders Need To Know
Thinking about bringing on co-founders, early employees or investors? A clean, well-managed capitalisation table (cap table) is the backbone of any growing Australian company. It’s how you track who owns what, on...
22 December 2025
Buying A Fernwood Franchise In Australia: Legal Steps
Considering a Fernwood franchise as your next venture? It’s a well-known women’s fitness brand with strong national recognition, established systems and marketing, and a clear customer proposition. For many small business owners,...
22 December 2025
Using Property as Security for a Loan in Australia
Putting property on the line can unlock the funding you need to start, scale or steady your business. It can also expose you (and your assets) to serious risk if it isn’t...
21 December 2025
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