Getting Finance Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on getting finance for australian businesses.
What Is A Lock-In? A Guide For Australian Startups And Small Businesses
If you’ve ever signed up to a service, taken funding, onboarded a platform, or relied on a key supplier and later thought, “Wait - can we actually switch out of this?”, you’ve...
19 June 2026
Startup Equity Holders: Rights, Obligations And Protecting Your Stake
Bringing equity into your startup can be one of the smartest ways to fund growth, attract talent and align long-term incentives. But it can also be one of the fastest ways to...
18 June 2026
Convertible Preference Shares for Australian Startups: How They Work
Raising capital is a big milestone for any startup. But once you move beyond bootstrapping (or friends-and-family funding), you’ll quickly realise that “getting investment” isn’t just about the amount of money coming...
18 June 2026
Valuation Caps in Safes and Convertible Notes for Australian Startups
If you’re raising money for your startup, chances are you’ll hear the term valuation cap early (and often). It usually comes up in conversations about “simple” fundraising instruments like SAFE notes or...
18 June 2026
B Corp Certified Companies: A Practical Guide For Startups
If you’re building a business in Australia right now, chances are you’ve felt the pull to do more than “just” make a profit. Customers, staff, and investors are increasingly looking for businesses...
17 June 2026
How Loan Terms Impact Repayments and Interest in Australia
If you’re applying for finance to buy equipment, fund inventory, smooth out cash flow, or invest in growth, the paperwork can quickly start to feel like a different language. One phrase that...
17 June 2026
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
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