Getting Finance Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on getting finance for australian businesses.
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
PPSR Search Australia: How to Run a $2 Check
Run an official $2 PPSR search using the correct VIN or grantor identifier, read the result and keep the time-stamped certificate.
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
How Overseas Founders Can Register an Australian Company
Resident-director, shareholder, address, tax, banking and ownership considerations for overseas founders establishing an Australian company.
21 December 2025
Equity Vs Shares: What’s The Difference?
If you’re building a small business in Australia, you’ll quickly hear people talk about “equity” and “shares” - sometimes as if they’re the same thing. They’re closely related, but they’re not identical....
21 December 2025
How to Create a New Customer Credit Application Form in Australia
Offering trade credit can help you win bigger customers and grow sales. But extending credit without the right paperwork can also expose your cash flow to real risk. A well-drafted business new...
21 December 2025
Set-Off Clauses in Australian Contracts Explained
Late payments and disputed invoices can put real pressure on your cash flow. One tool businesses use to manage that risk is a set-off clause. In simple terms, a set-off clause lets...
21 December 2025
How to Buy a Company in Australia
Buying a company can be the fastest way to grow, enter a new market, or add new capability to your business without starting from scratch. But acquisitions come with moving parts: deal...
21 December 2025
Cheesecake Shop Franchise Cost in Australia: Fees & Legal Steps
Thinking about buying a Cheesecake Shop-style franchise or another well-known dessert brand? Franchising can be a smart way to enter the food retail space with an established brand, proven systems and supplier...
20 December 2025
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