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Getting Finance Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on getting finance for australian businesses.
Financing a Business in Australia: Legal Options and Risks
Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established venture, financing a business is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a founder. There’s a lot to consider: how much funding...
28 November 2025
How To Raise A Seed Round In Australia: Legal Essentials
Ready to take your startup from MVP to market? A seed round can give you the capital to hire key people, speed up product development and validate your go‑to‑market plan. But raising...
28 November 2025
Security Interests In Australia: What They Are And How To Use Them
If your business offers trade credit, leases equipment, or takes deposits before delivery, you’re taking on risk. A security interest is one of the most practical ways to protect your position and...
27 November 2025How Long Is A Director Liable After Resignation In Australia?
Stepping down as a company director can feel like a clean break - but from a legal perspective, your responsibilities don’t always end on the day you resign. If you run a...
27 November 2025
Business Loan Security In Australia: How It Works & How To Negotiate
Securing finance can be the spark that helps your small business grow, smooth cashflow or seize a new opportunity. But most lenders won’t hand over funds without “security”. If you’re wondering what...
27 November 2025
Minority Interest In Australian Companies
Bringing on investors can be the catalyst that takes your business to the next stage. But when ownership is split, questions quickly arise about control, decision-making, exit rights and fair value. That’s...
26 November 2025
Finance Company Officer: Duties, Legal Risks and Setup in Australia
As your business grows, someone needs to own the money side of things. In many small companies, that’s a “finance officer” or CFO-type role - the person who builds budgets, handles cash...
26 November 2025
Series C Funding in Australia: Key Legal Considerations
Reaching Series C is a milestone most Australian startups aspire to. By this stage, you’ve proven market fit, scaled your team, and you’re now looking for growth capital to expand into new...
26 November 2025
How To Expand Your Small Business In Australia: Legal Steps & Options
Ready to take your business to the next stage? Expanding your small business in Australia is exciting - it can increase revenue, build brand recognition, and create new opportunities. But growth also...
25 November 2025
Notice of Assignment in Australia: What It Is and When You Need One
Transferring the benefit of a contract or a debt can be a smart way to manage cash flow, restructure your business or exit a contract cleanly. But there’s a critical step many...
25 November 2025
Financial Assistance Whitewash in Australia
If you’re buying or selling shares in a private company, helping a management buyout, or tidying up group financing, you may bump into a tricky Corporations Act rule: a company generally can’t...
25 November 2025
Technology Leasing in Australia: What to Know Before You Sign
Upgrading your tech can supercharge your business - but buying new equipment outright isn’t always practical. That’s where technology leasing comes in. Whether you’re looking at laptops for your team, point-of-sale systems,...
25 November 2025
How To Get Help With a Capital Raise in Australia
Ready to grow but not sure how to fund the next stage? If you’re a small business or startup in Australia, raising capital can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time....
24 November 2025
Independent Legal Advice for Guarantors in Australia
If your business takes credit risk - for example, by offering trade credit, signing a lease, or lending money - it’s common to ask for a personal guarantee from a director or...
24 November 2025
Pre-Money Valuation: What Founders Need to Know
Whether you’re raising your first external round or negotiating a bridge with existing backers, “pre-money valuation” will sit at the centre of the conversation. It influences how much of your company you...
24 November 2025
Can I Use a Personal Bank Account for Business in Australia?
If you’re just getting your business off the ground, it’s natural to wonder whether you can keep things simple and run everything through your personal bank account. The short answer: as a...
24 November 2025
Buying a Business in Australia: Key Legal Steps
Purchasing a business can be a smart way to fast‑track growth. You’re stepping into an existing customer base, systems, and revenue - without starting from scratch. But buying a business is also...
24 November 2025
SME Guarantee Loan: How They Work in Australia and What to Check
Looking at an SME guarantee loan to boost your cash flow or fund growth? For many small and medium businesses, government‑backed finance (or loans supported by third‑party guarantees) can be a practical...
23 November 2025
Overdue Invoices: Legal Steps To Recover Payment
Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. When invoices go overdue, it affects your ability to pay suppliers, invest in growth and meet your own obligations. If you’re dealing with overdue...
23 November 2025
What Is An Information Memorandum In Australia?
If you’re exploring investment, selling part of your company, or bringing in a strategic partner, you’ll quickly hear the term “information memorandum.” It sounds technical, but it’s simply a structured document that...
23 November 2025
Assignment of Debt in Australia: What You Need to Know
Cash flow is the heartbeat of your business. When invoices go unpaid, it can push out your plans, drain your time, and create unnecessary risk. One practical tool many Australian businesses use...
23 November 2025
Preferential Payments in Australia Explained
If you trade on credit or you’re managing cashflow in a tough period, the phrase “preferential payments” (sometimes called “preference payments”) can be worrying. It usually comes up when a company goes...
23 November 2025
Cap Table Meaning: How To Build And Manage One
If you’re thinking about raising capital, bringing on a co-founder, or rewarding key staff with equity, you’ll run into one essential concept early: the cap table (often written “captable”). Put simply, a...
22 November 2025
What Does Capital Raising Mean?
Ready to grow but need more cash than your business currently generates? That’s where capital raising comes in. Whether you’re hiring a team, building product, or entering new markets, raising capital can...
22 November 2025
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