Startups Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on startups for australian businesses.
How To Set Expectations & Responsibilities Of Your Board Advisor
Bringing on a board advisor can be a smart way to add senior experience to your business without expanding your board of directors. Advisors can open doors, stress-test your strategy and mentor...
22 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
I’m A Startup Founder: When Can I Start Paying Myself?
One of the most common questions we hear from founders is simple but tricky: when can you start paying yourself from your startup? In the early days, you’re juggling cash flow, growth,...
21 February 2025
What’s The Difference Between A Joint Venture & A Partnership?
Collaborating with another business can be a smart way to access new markets, share costs or pool expertise. In Australia, two common ways to formalise that collaboration are a joint venture and...
19 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
How To Write Terms & Conditions For Your Website
Launching a website is exciting - it’s often the first place customers meet your brand, buy from you, or book your services. But before you hit publish, it’s important to set the...
17 February 2025
Getting Your Clients To Pay On Time
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business. Even if you deliver great work, slow or missing payments can quickly derail your plans and add unnecessary stress. The good news? With...
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 2025
Co-Founder Saying Goodbye? Here’s Why You Need A Lawyer
When a co-founder decides to leave, it can feel personal and urgent. You might be thinking about how to divide responsibilities, maintain team morale and keep customers happy - all while protecting...
15 February 2025
Accepting Cryptocurrency In Your Online Business (Australia): Legal And Practical Guide
More Australian customers are keen to pay with cryptocurrency. Whether you run a SaaS platform, a marketplace, or an online store, adding crypto at checkout can set you apart and open new...
15 February 2025
I’m Under A Sweat Equity Agreement. Am I Still Entitled To Minimum Wage?
Offering your time and skills in exchange for equity is a common way to join an early-stage startup or small business. It can be exciting - you’re backing yourself and the venture,...
14 February 2025
Operating As A Sole Trader? Here’s What You Need To Know
Going out on your own as a sole trader is a popular way to start a business in Australia. It’s simple, fast and cost-effective - and for many early-stage founders, it’s a...
13 February 2025
Uber Eats, Unfair Dismissal And The Future Of The Gig Economy
The gig economy has changed how Australians work, earn and build businesses. Platforms like Uber Eats connect restaurants to customers and couriers at an incredible scale - but they also sit at...
9 February 2025
Everything You Need To Know: Running A Business From Home
Running a business from home can be a smart, flexible way to launch or grow your venture in Australia. You save on overheads, you control your schedule, and you can test ideas...
9 February 2025
Director Identification Numbers - What You Need To Know
If you’re a company director in Australia (or about to become one), a Director Identification Number (Director ID or DIN) is now a must-have. It’s a unique identifier you keep for life,...
9 February 2025
Thinking About Patenting Your App? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
If you’ve poured time and money into building an app, it’s natural to wonder whether you should “lock it down” with a patent. On paper, a patent looks like the ultimate shield...
8 February 2025
Selling Or Purchasing An Online Business? Make Sure You’re Protected
Buying or selling an online business can be an exciting move. Whether you’re acquiring a thriving eCommerce store or exiting a digital brand you’ve grown from scratch, it’s a big decision that...
8 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
Surviving The First 6 Months As A Startup
Your first six months as a startup founder are exciting, intense and full of decisions that set the tone for everything that follows. You’ll be validating your idea, talking to customers, building...
7 February 2025
What Are The 45 Trademark Classes In Australia?
If you’re getting ready to protect your brand in Australia, you’ll quickly come across “trade mark classes.” Picking the right classes is one of the most important steps in filing, because your...
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
Business Startup Checklist Australia: The Legal Steps To Launch With Confidence
Starting a business in Australia is exciting - and a little daunting. You’ve got the idea, the energy and maybe even your first customers lined up. Now you want to set it...
5 February 2025
What Is A Sole Proprietorship?
Thinking about starting a business on your own? In Australia, one of the simplest ways to begin is as a sole proprietor - commonly called a sole trader. It’s popular because you...
5 February 2025
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