Online Business: Your Start-Up Guide
Starting an online business is an exciting step with global possibilities, so it’s important to make sure that you have all your legal bases covered. In this blog, we will provide you with a legal che...
Shareholders Agreements: Common Questions Answered
Starting and running a successful business in Australia often involves multiple stakeholders, each with their own interests and expectations. To ensure smooth operations and prevent disputes, it's cru...
Buying a business? Here’s what you need to consider
Buying an existing business can be exciting. However, it is important to properly understand the purchase of business process and related legal issues to avoid complications down the track. This artic...
What do I need to include in my sale of business contract?
Selling your business can be a complicated and stressful process. However, a well-drafted sale of business contract is key to a smooth transaction. This article outlines some main considerations for y...
What legal issues do I need to consider when selling my business?
After deciding to sell your business and finding a buyer, it may be tempting to rush through the sale process and move onto your next business endeavour quickly. However, it is important to carefully...
What do I need to tell ASIC when issuing shares in my company?
Issuing shares in your company can be an effective way to grow your business and raise capital. However, businesses must ensure they report share issues to the Australian Securities and Investments Co...
How do I prepare my office for a return from COVID-19?
With most Australian workplaces enforcing a working from home policy, including it being mandatory requirement for those living in Victoria’s stage 4 restrictions, it is fair to say the modern day wor...
‘Pivoting’ could save your business in the COVID-19 pandemic
It is undoubtedly a tough time for retailers and businesses in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Focusing on online sales are a given. But have you considered 'pivoting' to a dif...
Why businesses are investing in legal operations
As the retail space becomes increasingly complex, more and more retailers are turning to legal operations to safeguard their business from costly mishaps. How can Legal Operations help?...
New Year Legal Checklist for Retailers
Want to start the new year on the best foot? We recommend spending some time to check off the following list to make sure everything is in order for the new year. Review your existing co...
Top 3 must-read articles for retailers!
We know how important your business is to you – after all, your business is our business! To help protect your business, we’ve put together our top 3 “must-read” articles for retail business own...
Did you know that a business name will not protect your brand?
So, you have been using your trade mark for a while. A few months down the line, you decide it’s time to register your trade mark – but someone else has filed a trade mark application for it fir...