QuickTip: Trademark your product names
#35 Don’t just trademark your business name, consider trademarking your product names – you never know, your product might become the next “Ugg”. Once it’s a common word, it can’t be trademarked...
QuickTip: You can’t exclude refunds entirely, even online
#34 You cannot exclude refunds entirely, even for the sale of digitally downloadable content. Make sure your T&C adhere to the Australian Consumer Law. Keep up to date with all our little h...
QuickTip: Have influencers disclose
#33 If you choose to promote using a social media ‘influencer’, make sure they disclose your sponsored relationship or risk losing goodwill and breaching ACL. Keep up to date with all our little...
QuickTip: Increase your Cyber Resilience
#32 Have you ever heard of ‘cyber resilience’? Technology threats are greater than ever - make sure you have a plan in place for both prevention & post-attack measures. Its also e...
QuickTip: A good returns policy can encourage customer loyalty
#31 Did you know that your returns policy can help you maintain customer loyalty? In the online retail space, a user-friendly returns policy can give customers piece of mind and encourage purchas...
QuickTip: Don’t always rely on handshake deals
#30 Do you have a manufacturing agreement? Don’t rely on handshake deals. Have a tailored manufacturing agreement drafted for your business. Keep up to date with all our little helpful hin...
QuickTip: Have an employee policy
#29 Have you got an Employee Policy? Your business is liable for the actions of your employees at work, so make sure you have a clear policy that sets out their obligations and the expected stand...
QuickTip: Read your lease
#28 Read your lease BEFORE you sign! Once you sign a lease, you’re bound to it so make sure you’re not agreeing to anything you’ll regret later down the track. Keep up to date with all our...
QuickTip: Be aware of what licences you need
#24 Did you know retailers need to obtain various licences depending on business location? Be aware of what licences you need. Keep up to date with all our little helpful hints by followin...
QuickTip: Look over your mandatory standards!
#26 Have you looked over the mandatory standards for the goods you are providing? Don’t get hit with hundred thousand dollar penalties! Keep up to date with all our little helpful hints by...
QuickTip: Review your employment contracts
#25 When was the last time you reviewed your employment contracts? Make sure you know your liability and protect your brand. Keep up to date with all our little helpful hints by following...
QuickTip: Do brand searches before you launch your private label
#24 Is your brand getting stale? Creating a new private label may bring new life back to your business and help increase sales. Make sure you do brand searches before you go to production!&...