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Getting Finance Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on getting finance for australian businesses.
Types Of Shares Explained
If you’re building an Australian startup or small business, shares can start to come up surprisingly early - especially when you’re raising money, bringing in a co-founder, giving key team members equity...
20 February 2026
Debt Vs Equity: Choosing The Right Funding For Startups
At some point, most founders hit the same fork in the road: you need money to grow, but you also want to protect your business (and your future options). That’s where the...
19 February 2026
Choosing The Right Company Share Title For Your Business
When you’re setting up (or scaling) a company in Australia, it’s easy to focus on the exciting parts: your product, your customers, and getting revenue in the door. But if you’ve got...
18 February 2026
Share Register Requirements For Australian Companies
If you run a company in Australia (or you’re about to set one up), your share register is one of those “boring but crucial” admin documents that can save you a lot...
18 February 2026
When Australian Startups Should Hire A Business Lawyer
When you’re building a startup, you’re juggling product, customers, cash flow, and growth (often all at once). Legal work can feel like something to “get to later” - especially if you’re trying...
17 February 2026
Funding Your Startup: Legal Choices That Separate Success from Failure
Raising money is often seen as a turning point. It can validate your idea, accelerate growth and open doors that were previously closed. But funding is never just about the money. The...
17 February 2026
How To Apply For An Australian Credit Licence (ACL)
Offering credit can be a powerful way to grow a small business. It can help you close sales faster, increase average order value, and attract customers who prefer to pay over time....
16 February 2026
Unit Trust Meaning: What It Is, How It Works, And When To Use One
If you’re building (or buying) a business in Australia, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the phrase “unit trust” while talking to an accountant, broker, lender or business partner. But what...
16 February 2026
Loan Contract Essentials: Drafting And Negotiating For Startups
When you’re building a startup or growing a small business, cash flow can be the difference between moving fast and stalling out. Maybe you’re borrowing from a founder, a related entity, a...
16 February 2026
Australian Credit Licence Requirements
Offering credit can be a powerful growth lever for a small business. Maybe you want to let customers pay in instalments, launch a fintech product, run a brokerage, or help clients access...
14 February 2026
Equity Investment Explained For Startups And Small Businesses
If you’re building a startup or growing a small business, there will usually come a point where you ask: “How do we fund the next stage without running out of cash?” That’s...
13 February 2026
Redeemable Shares: What Startups And SMEs Need To Know
If you’re raising capital for your startup or SME, you’ve probably heard investors (or your accountant) mention redeemable shares. It can sound like a technical, investor-only concept - but it’s actually a...
13 February 2026
PPSR Registrations In Australia: Practical Steps For Your Business
If your business sells goods on credit, leases or hires out equipment, provides vendor finance, or takes security for a loan, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with “security interests” (even if...
12 February 2026
What Is Crowdfunding? Legal Rules For Australian Businesses
Crowdfunding can feel like a shortcut to funding your business - a way to validate your idea, build an audience, and raise capital all at once. But before you jump in, it’s...
12 February 2026
Start An AI Business: Key Legal Steps For Australian Startups And SMEs
Starting an AI business can feel like you’re stepping into the future - whether you’re building a SaaS product, offering AI consulting, training models for a niche industry, or integrating AI into...
12 February 2026
Startup Financing Options And Legal Steps For Australian Founders
Startup financing can feel like a make-or-break moment for your business. You’ve validated an idea, built a prototype (or even launched), and now you’re ready to grow - but growth usually needs...
11 February 2026
Startup Finance Legal Essentials For Australian Founders
Raising startup finance is one of those “make or break” moments for a new business. The right funding can help you hire early talent, build your product, secure stock, market faster, and...
11 February 2026
Non-Recourse Loans: How They Work And When They Make Sense
If you’re a founder or small business owner looking for funding, you’ve probably noticed that most lenders want some comfort that they can get their money back. That comfort often comes in...
11 February 2026
Define Insolvent: Meaning And Next Steps For Australian Businesses
Cash flow feels tight, suppliers are chasing invoices, and you’re starting to wonder if your business is in real trouble. At this point, many small business owners start Googling the same phrase:...
10 February 2026
How To Read And Use A Current Company Extract In Australia
If you’re running a company (or dealing with one), there’s a good chance you’ll be asked for a current company extract at some point - by a bank, an investor, a supplier,...
10 February 2026
Hire Purchase Explained: How It Works And Key Contract Terms
When you’re growing a small business, you often need equipment before you have the cash to buy it outright. Think vehicles, machinery, IT hardware, specialised tools, fit-out items, or even large appliances...
7 February 2026
What Is a Seed Round? A Practical Seed Funding Overview For Startups
If you’re building a startup (or a fast-growing small business) and you’re starting to feel the strain of bootstrapping, you might be hearing the same advice from everyone around you: “You should...
7 February 2026
Raising Capital: Legal Steps for Australian Startup and SME Founders
Raising capital can be one of the most exciting milestones in your business journey. It often means your idea has traction, your growth plans are real, and you’re ready to back yourself....
7 February 2026
Seller Financing: Legal Tips For Business Buyers And Sellers
Buying or selling a business is one of the biggest commercial decisions you’ll make as a small business owner. Sometimes the deal isn’t just about the price - it’s about how that...
7 February 2026
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