Startups Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on startups for australian businesses.
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....
17 January 2025
Proptech Startups: A Legal And Practical Overview
Australia’s property technology (proptech) scene is growing fast. From digital tenancy platforms and smart building tools to AI-powered valuations and marketplace apps, there’s plenty of room for innovation. But like any tech...
17 January 2025
Not-For-Profit Company Formation: Our Guide
Starting a not-for-profit (NFP) company in Australia is a powerful way to turn your mission into lasting impact. Whether you’re supporting the arts, advancing education, or tackling a social issue, forming the...
15 January 2025
How Do I Move My Business Online And What Legals Do I Need?
Shifting your business online can unlock new customers, lower overheads and give you flexibility in how you deliver products and services. Whether you’re adding an online store to your existing bricks-and-mortar operation...
15 January 2025
How Do Small Businesses And Startups Do Legal? We Asked Them!
If you’re building a small business or startup in Australia, your to‑do list is already overflowing. You’re finding customers, refining your product, and watching every dollar. So where does “legal” fit in...
14 January 2025
What Is Share Vesting And What Kind Of Contract Do You Need?
If you’re building a startup in Australia with co-founders, early employees or advisors, you’ve probably heard the term “vesting”. It’s one of the best ways to align incentives, protect your cap table...
11 January 2025
How To Allocate Shares In A Startup
Equity is one of your startup’s most powerful tools. It attracts co-founders, rewards early employees, and signals to investors that you’ve set the business up for growth. But allocating shares also sets...
9 January 2025
Memorandum Of Understanding Vs Contract: What’s The Difference?
If you’re kicking off a new partnership, joint venture or potential deal, you’ll often hear two terms thrown around early: “Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)” and “Contract”. They sound similar, but they don’t...
9 January 2025
ESOP Or ESS: Which One Is Right For My Business?
Offering equity to your team is one of the most effective ways to attract, motivate and retain great people without draining cash. In Australia, you’ll often hear two terms used for this:...
9 January 2025
A Guide To Running An Ecommerce Business
Thinking about launching an online store in Australia? Ecommerce is a flexible, scalable way to reach customers nationwide (and beyond), with lower overheads than a bricks-and-mortar shop. At the same time, selling...
8 January 2025
Launching A Startup In Australia’s Renewable Energy Sector
Thinking about launching a startup in Australia’s renewable energy sector? It’s a smart move. From rooftop solar and battery storage to EV charging, bioenergy and grid tech, demand is rising as households,...
7 January 2025
A Guide To Share Subscription Agreements
Bringing on new investors is an exciting milestone for any Australian company. Whether you’re closing a seed round, topping up working capital or rewarding a strategic advisor, you’ll usually document the deal...
5 January 2025
Can I Go Into Business With A Foreign Partner?
Absolutely - many Australian ventures successfully team up with overseas co‑founders, investors or strategic partners. A foreign partner can bring capital, skills, technology and access to new markets. However, going cross‑border adds...
5 January 2025
What Is An Email Disclaimer?
If your team uses email to communicate with customers, suppliers or stakeholders (which is almost every business), you’ve probably seen or used an email disclaimer. But what does an email disclaimer actually...
2 January 2025
Holding Shares Through A Trust: Could This Work For Your Business?
If you’re setting up a new company in Australia - or thinking about restructuring - you’ve probably heard that many owners “hold shares through a trust.” It’s a common strategy for family...
1 January 2025
What Is A Co-Founder Exit Strategy And Why Do I Need One?
Starting a business with a co-founder is exciting. You’re sharing the workload, spreading risk and building something bigger together than you might alone. But even great partnerships change. People move interstate, circumstances...
31 December 2024
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