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Getting Finance Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on getting finance for australian businesses.
Business Valuation in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs
Introduction Understanding the value of your business is a critical component of effective decision-making. Whether you are planning a merger, considering acquisition, navigating a legal dispute, or simply keeping an eye on...
1 March 2025
Angel Investors in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide for Startups
Angel investment can be a game-changer for early-stage startups in Australia. With the right investor, you get more than money - you gain mentorship, networks and credibility that can accelerate your growth....
1 March 2025
Contingent Liabilities Explained: Defining Their Impact on Your Business
If you’re running or growing a business in Australia, you’re probably across the numbers you can see - like cash in the bank, invoices, and payroll. But what about potential obligations that...
1 March 2025
From Equity to Debt Financing: Navigating Your Business Funding Options in Australia
Introduction When assessing your business’s financing options, you’re often faced with the challenge of choosing between equity and debt. The decision to move in equity to debt or rely on one over...
1 March 2025
Insolvent Trading In Australia: Understanding Risks And Legal Implications For Directors
When cash gets tight, directors often feel the pressure to “push through” and keep the lights on. But if your company continues to incur debts when it cannot pay them as and...
1 March 2025
Put Options in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners
Put options can be a powerful way to manage risk, create exit certainty and align incentives between business owners and investors. They’re common in shareholders deals, joint ventures and founder/investor arrangements -...
1 March 2025SPACs in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide for Modern Businesses
What is a SPAC? A Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) is a publicly traded shell company created with a single purpose – to acquire or merge with an established private company. Rather...
1 March 2025
Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) In Australia: Your Comprehensive Guide
Setting up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) can be a smart way to manage risk, raise capital and keep complex projects tidy and transparent. Whether you’re developing a property, launching a joint...
1 March 2025
PPSA Essentials: Navigating Security Agreements and Personal Property Rights
Supplying goods on credit, hiring out equipment, or lending money to a customer? If you don’t secure your rights properly, you could miss out on getting paid - even if you “own”...
25 February 2025
5 Ways To Get Funding For Your Small Business
Getting the right funding can be the difference between an idea that never leaves the notebook and a small business that takes off. Whether you’re launching a startup, opening a second location,...
25 February 2025Insolvency Demystified: A Business Guide to Overcoming Financial Challenges
Cash flow pressure can creep up on even the most resilient Australian businesses. A slow-paying customer here, an unexpected tax bill there, and suddenly you’re juggling payments, losing sleep and wondering what...
23 February 2025
Information Memorandum Disclaimers: What You Need To Know
Raising capital is exciting, but it also brings legal and commercial risk if your documents aren’t prepared properly. One of the most important documents you’ll deal with in a private capital raise...
22 February 2025
PPSR Guide for Small Businesses: How to Protect Your Security Interests
Introduction As a small business owner, ensuring your assets are secure is a critical part of your risk management strategy. In Australia, the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) plays a vital role...
21 February 2025
Loan Agreement Covenants: Key Legal Terms Explained
The language used in loan agreements can be intimidating at first glance – especially when you come across a term like “covenant.” But understanding covenant meaning is crucial for both borrowers and...
21 February 2025
What Happens During The IPO Process?
Thinking about taking your company public? An initial public offering (IPO) can be a game‑changer for funding growth, building brand profile and providing a path to liquidity for founders and early investors....
19 February 2025
Should I Use A Sweat Equity Agreement For My Startup?
Bootstrapping a startup is exciting - but it can also stretch your budget. If you’ve found a great co-founder, advisor or early team member who can’t take full cash pay right now,...
19 February 2025
What Are Franchise Royalties?
If you’re exploring a franchise, “royalties” will come up quickly. They can look like a simple percentage on paper, but they’re a core part of how a franchise system works and how...
17 February 2025
What Do I Need To Know About Convertible Notes?
Raising capital is a big milestone for any startup, but negotiating valuation early can be tricky. That’s where convertible notes come in - a flexible way to bring in funding now, and...
17 February 2025
Term Sheet vs Shareholders Agreement - What’s The Difference?
Raising capital or formalising co-founder arrangements is exciting, but it also introduces a stack of new documents and legal decisions. Two terms you’ll hear a lot in Australia are “term sheet” and...
15 February 2025What Is A Forward Contract, And Why Would I Need One?
If your business relies on buying or selling goods in the future, volatile prices or exchange rates can make planning hard. That’s where a forward contract can help. In simple terms, a...
10 February 2025
What The New Changes To Foreign Investment Laws Mean For Your Business
Australia’s foreign investment framework is evolving to keep pace with national security risks, global capital flows and a very active mergers and acquisitions market. If you’re planning a capital raise, selling part...
7 February 2025
What Is A Share Subscription Letter And When Do I Need It?
Raising capital for your company doesn’t always require a full-blown document suite. Sometimes, a simple, clear promise to issue shares in exchange for an agreed price is all you need to close...
7 February 2025
What You Need To Know About Share And Unit Sales
Buying or selling ownership in an Australian business often happens through either a share sale (in a company) or a unit sale (in a unit trust). If you’re planning a transaction, understanding...
5 February 2025
General Security Agreements: What You Need To Know
If you’re lending money to a business, offering supplier credit, or investing funds, you’ll want a reliable way to protect your position. That’s where a General Security Agreement (GSA) comes in. A...
30 January 2025
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