Getting Finance Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on getting finance for australian businesses.
Facility Agreement: What Australian Startups Should Know
Growing a startup often means juggling cash flow, supplier invoices, wages, stock, and the occasional unexpected expense that pops up at the worst possible time. If you’re looking for funding to keep...
15 March 2026
How Australian Startups Should Structure Equity Shares, Vesting And Allocation
When you’re building a startup, “equity” can feel like a simple idea: you give someone a share in the company, and they own a slice of the business. In practice, equity is...
15 March 2026
Cap Table Explained: Capitalization Table Guide For Australian Startups
When you’re building a startup, it’s easy to focus on product, customers and funding milestones - and leave your “admin” for later. But if you’re raising capital (or planning to), your cap...
13 March 2026
Equipment Leasing For Business: Legal Considerations For Startups & SMEs
Leasing equipment can be a smart way to grow your business without a huge upfront spend. Whether you’re fitting out a new workshop, upgrading tech, hiring construction machinery, or scaling production, equipment...
12 March 2026
Business Financing In Australia: Legal Options For Startups And SMEs
When you’re building (or scaling) a startup or small business, business financing often becomes the difference between “we have a great idea” and “we can actually execute it”. But funding isn’t just...
11 March 2026
How To Start A Loan Business In Australia: Legal Steps And Licensing
Starting a loan business can be an exciting way to build a profitable, scalable business model - especially if you have a clear niche (for example, short-term working capital, equipment finance, or...
10 March 2026
All Present And After-Acquired Property Security: What Businesses Need To Know
When you’re growing a business, getting finance can be a smart move - whether it’s to buy equipment, hire staff, smooth out cash flow, or fund a big expansion. But if a...
10 March 2026
Series B Funding: Legal Checklist For Scaling Australian Startups
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance your startup has already proven it can build, sell and grow. You’re no longer pitching a concept - you’re pitching a business that’s working....
9 March 2026
Board Resolution Requirements For Startups And SMEs In Australia
When you’re running a startup or small business, it’s easy to think “we’ll just decide it in a meeting” and move on. But as your company grows (and especially when you deal...
9 March 2026
PMSI Registration On The PPSR: What Australian Businesses Need To Know
If you supply goods on credit, lease out equipment, or provide stock to customers before you’re paid in full, you’ve probably wondered: what happens if my customer goes insolvent, or a bank...
8 March 2026
Employee Share Schemes In Australia: What Startups Need To Know
If you’re building a startup or growing a small business, you’ve probably thought about how to attract (and keep) great people when your cash budget is tight. Maybe you want your key...
8 March 2026
NSW $10,000 Small Business Grant: Eligibility, How To Apply, Legal Issues
If you run a small business in NSW, a $10,000 grant can feel like the boost you need to hire help, invest in equipment, expand your marketing, or simply get through a...
8 March 2026
What Does “Beneficially Held: No” Mean On A Share Register?
If you’ve been reviewing your company records (or you’ve just incorporated, raised money, or changed shareholders), you might notice a confusing line on your share register: Beneficially held: No For many Australian...
8 March 2026
Bankruptcy Vs Liquidation: Key Differences For Australian Businesses
When cash flow tightens and debts start piling up, it can feel like your business is always one “final notice” away from a major decision. At that point, a lot of Australian...
8 March 2026
Loan Covenants: Practical Guide For Australian Startups And SMEs
Getting finance can be a major growth moment for your startup or small business - whether you’re hiring, buying equipment, expanding into a new space, or smoothing out cashflow. But once a...
7 March 2026
Equitable Charge Explained: Key Uses And Risks For Startups
When you’re building a small business or startup, cash flow is everything. Sometimes you’ll need to borrow funds, take on an investor, or give a supplier comfort that they’ll get paid. And...
6 March 2026
Company Secretarial Essentials: Compliance, Registers & Best Practices
When you’re building a startup or growing an SME, it’s easy to focus on the exciting parts - customers, revenue, hiring, product development, raising capital. But behind every well-run company is something...
6 March 2026
Unit Trusts In Australia: 6 Practical Examples For Small Businesses
If you’re running (or about to start) a small business, choosing the right structure can feel like one of those decisions that’s both “admin” and “make-or-break” at the same time. A lot...
6 March 2026
Do You Need A Company Chop Or Common Seal?
If you run (or are setting up) an Australian company, you’ve probably come across the term company chop. You might have seen a stamp used on invoices, on contracts, or even on...
5 March 2026
What Is a GSA? General Security Agreements in Australia
If you’re running a business, there’s a good chance you’ll deal with credit at some point - whether you’re borrowing money, buying equipment on finance, or offering payment terms to customers. That’s...
5 March 2026
How To Find A Corporate Lawyer Near You In Australia
When you search for a corporate lawyer near me , you’re usually not looking for a textbook definition of corporate law. You’re looking for someone who can help you make a confident...
5 March 2026
Commercial Credit Explained: What Australian Small Businesses Need To Know
If you’re running a small business, cash flow can feel like a constant balancing act. You might have customers who take 30 days (or longer) to pay, suppliers who expect payment sooner,...
5 March 2026
How To Finance A New Business In Australia: Legal Options & Risks
Financing a new business can feel like a balancing act. On one hand, you want enough capital to build something real (inventory, staff, marketing, software, equipment, working capital). On the other hand,...
3 March 2026
Equipment Lease Agreements: What To Know Before Leasing Business Equipment
Leasing equipment can be a smart way to grow your business without tying up a big chunk of cash upfront. Whether you’re leasing vehicles, machinery, medical devices, office fit-outs, POS systems, coffee...
2 March 2026
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