Startups Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on startups for australian businesses.
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...
10 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...
9 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...
8 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...
8 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
Why You Need A Property Licence Agreement (Shared Workspace)
Shared workspaces and coworking hubs are thriving in Australia. Whether you run a flexible office, creative studio, makerspace or casual hot-desk venue, your business model relies on short-term, non-exclusive access to space...
4 February 2025
Trade Marks Vs. Copyright: What’s The Difference?
In any business, it’s really important to protect your branding so that nobody else makes a profit from it. You might have heard the words ‘trade marks’ and ‘copyright’ floating around when...
3 February 2025
A Guide For Australian Food Startups
Australia’s food scene is thriving - from niche food trucks and artisanal producers to ready‑to‑eat meal subscriptions and boutique cafes, there’s plenty of room for innovative food startups. But turning a great...
2 February 2025
What Can Be Patented?
If you’ve created a new product, process or piece of tech, you’re probably wondering: can I patent this in Australia? That’s a smart question to ask early. Patents can be powerful for...
31 January 2025
Do I Need A CSF Company Constitution?
Equity crowdfunding (also called crowd‑sourced funding or CSF) has opened the door for Australian startups and growing small businesses to raise capital from a large pool of everyday investors. If you’re planning...
30 January 2025
An Employer’s Guide To Employee Share Schemes
Offering equity to your team can be a game-changer for growth, retention and culture. But employee equity comes with legal, tax and documentation steps you’ll want to get right from day one....
29 January 2025
What Are Preference Shares?
If you’re raising capital for a company in Australia, you’ll quickly come across the term “preference shares.” They’re a flexible tool for attracting investors while tailoring rights around dividends, voting and exit...
29 January 2025
Do I Need To Notify ASIC About My CSF?
If you’re gearing up to raise capital through crowd-sourced funding (CSF), you’re likely wondering how the compliance pieces fit together - especially what you need to do with the Australian Securities and...
27 January 2025
Everything You Need To Know About Canva & Copyright
Canva makes it incredibly easy to design social posts, brochures, pitch decks and even product packaging - which is why so many Australian small businesses use it every day. But when you’re...
26 January 2025
What Is A Fiduciary Duty?
If you’re running or growing a business in Australia, you’ll often hear the phrase “fiduciary duty.” It sounds technical, but the concept is simple: a fiduciary duty is a special obligation to...
26 January 2025
What Is A Founders Term Sheet?
When you’re launching a startup with co-founders, it’s easy to jump straight into building the product and talking to customers. But before you invest too much time and money, it’s smart to...
25 January 2025
Launching A Health Tech Startup In Australia
Australia’s health tech scene is booming. From telehealth platforms and medical devices to AI-powered triage tools and wellness apps, there’s genuine opportunity to build solutions that improve patient outcomes and streamline care....
20 January 2025
Hiring Overseas Employees To Avoid The Fair Work Act?
With remote work now the norm, it’s natural for Australian businesses to look overseas for talent. The question we hear a lot is: can you hire someone offshore to sidestep Australian minimum...
18 January 2025
Tips For Launching An Edtech Startup
Edtech is booming in Australia. From learning apps and LMS platforms to virtual tutoring and assessment tools, the demand for flexible, digital-first education products keeps growing across schools, workplaces and lifelong learning....
18 January 2025
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