March 26, 2019
Termination by Electronic Media – Pitfalls and Best Practice The rise in the use of technology means the way we can communicate with each other in our personal and working lives has expanded, almost beyond belief. The ways in which termination of employment can occur have also expanded, but is […]
October 15, 2018
Business Structures: Company When commencing a business venture, it is necessary to consider the most appropriate type of business structure to put in place. Different business structures have different benefits and disadvantages. This article looks at companies – how to set one up and the pros and cons of a […]
August 24, 2018
What is an Agreement to Lease? When renting business related property it is important for both landlords and tenants to understand the relationship they are entering into and the rights and obligations that they each have, the document that governs this relationship is usually a Commercial Lease. A Commercial Lease […]
July 23, 2018
Does your employment contract measure up? If you are entering into an employment contract do you know what should be included? If you are an employer and using an old contract, should it be reviewed first? It is clear contracts should be individually structured to meet the needs of those […]
June 1, 2018
Trade Marks in Australia The advantage of registering a trade mark is that it confers far more benefits than registering a business name, company name or domain name. Marketing is an important business tool, and a registered trade mark is crucial in allowing you to protect any value or credibility […]
April 29, 2018
Starting a business – an overview of common business structures There are 4 main types of business structures for doing business in Australia, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. A person can carry on business as a sole trader, partnership, trust and company. The choice of business structure is […]
November 28, 2017
Legal issues with images on social media We now live in an age dominated by social media. Posting images on social media platforms is an effective and increasingly popular way to share, connect and do business. It’s tempting to be lulled into a false sense of security when posting images […]
November 13, 2017
Debt collection basics for business If you are owed money for goods or services, the first step in attempting to recover it is generally to send a letter of demand to the other party setting out the amount of money outstanding and giving them a defined period of time within […]
November 13, 2017
Does your privacy policy comply with the privacy laws? Privacy laws in Australia were updated in 2014 with the introduction of the Australian Privacy Principles, a new set of privacy principles affecting the handling of personal information. If you have a website privacy policy you should review it for compliance […]
October 17, 2017
How to select a trademark class So, you’re ready to register your trademark? You’ve made the right decision. The decision to protect your brand and all the hard work you’ve put into your business – now and in the future. One of the most crucial steps in the registration process […]
October 17, 2017
What is a trademark and why should I register mine? Everyday, wherever we go or whatever we’re doing, we are surrounded by trademarks. We’re so used to seeing them and decoding them that we’re often not aware we’re doing it. Human beings have evolved to read important information from imagery […]
September 4, 2017
Shareholders’ agreement Why do I need a shareholders’ agreement? When you’re starting up a new company, the sheer number of things to do and to consider can be overwhelming, and may push the need for a shareholders’ agreement to the back of your mind. Although it is not legally required, […]