5 Must-Take Steps for your Start-Up Business
Kickstarting a new business is exciting, and you may be tempted to get it running immediately. However, it is important to set your business up correctly to maximise growth and avoid legal consequence...
What legal documents does my start-up business need?
Kickstarting a new business is exciting and you may be tempted to rush through the set-up process to start making sales. However, businesses should ensure they have all the required legal documents fi...
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...
What are the 5 need to know tips for starting an e-commerce business?
Starting a business is always exciting! In building your business, you are probably spending a majority of your time perfecting the layout of the website, your products, packaging and all the minor a...
Do startups need a shareholders agreement?
Launching a business can be a complicated (but hopefully exciting) process. Once you have laid the foundation for the business, such as registering your company structure and your website, you should...
What are the essential 6 legal tips for startups?
When done properly, launching your own business can be inspiring, fulfilling and also a very exciting time! When things go wrong however, it can be closer to a nightmare. We understand th...
Selling on eBay: Your Legal Obligations (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of our “Selling on eBay” series. Make sure to read Part 1, Setting up Shop, so that you have a solid foundation for a great long-term business. In this article, we will be dis...
Selling on eBay: Setting up Shop (Part 1)
For some retailers, eBay can provide a successful channel to distribute their merchandise. For some retailers it’s their sole ‘shop front’ and for others it acts as an additional channel t...
Staying on Top of Your Credit History: 2 Steps for Start-ups
Having access to a line of credit is important for any business, but even more so for start-ups and sole traders. A poor personal credit history may affect your ability to obtain an overdraft or...
Individuals and Small Business under the Australian Consumer Law
The Australian Consumer Law (‘ACL’) is intended to protect the rights of individual consumers of goods and services - essentially codifying ‘fairness’ in the David vs. Goliath interactions of individu...
ACCC releases half-year report into Small business, franchising and industry codes
Deputy Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Dr Michael Schaper, recently released the 10th ‘Small business in focus’ report, summarising the activity, progress and prior...
Want to start your own business?
You are passionate, creative and have something that you want to share with the world. Your neighbours and friends have been urging you to sell you products - but how do you go about starting your own...