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These days working from home has become more acceptable, and for many employees and business owners, a more appealing option than commuting to the office daily. But is it as easy as just setting up your laptop from your dining room table? Or are there some other things business owners need to consider?
Read MoreYou have heard us say time and time again, in business, prevention is better than cure. There is simply no substitute for preparation when it comes to all things legal documents, and honestly, as far as we’re concerned, DIY is for Bunnings, not for your legals.
Read MoreAs a small business owner (often wearing all the hats and doing all the things), there is so much to know and so much to do. In our experience, legals and numbers tend to fall to towards the bottom of the list. You don’t need us to tell you that it shouldn’t be this way! And it doesn’t have to be.
Read MoreIt is not uncommon for small business owners to find themselves in troubled waters – that is a difficult situation where there is disagreement that causes problems. You may find yourself in a difficult situation with a disgruntled client or your supplier has made a mistake that turns into a loss for you or you are having problems with an employee.
Read MoreSelling your business can be stressful, full of uncertainty and costly. It doesn’t have to be this way. Getting legal advice early on makes good financial sense when selling your business. You will know that my business is built on the foundation of ‘prevention is better than cure’.
Read MoreAs coaches, our interactions are becoming more digital every day. So, if the delivery is digital (online), can the entire onboarding process be digital too? The million dollar question that I am asked all the time by my coach clients is can you sign legal documents online?
Read MoreAre you a director of a company or are you planning to become one? If so, there have been some changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) that are important to be aware of. From November 2021 you are required to register for a Director Identification Number. We’ve summarised all of the key information below, but please get in touch if you have any further questions.
Read MoreSending your business contacts special offers, opportunities and other marketing information can be a wonderful way to grow your business. However, Australia has strict laws in place around mailing lists and other ways of reaching out to your customers and clients. In this article, we break down some of the key things you need to know about these laws, and how they apply to your business.
Read MoreThe number 7 enjoys a long history of positive associations across many different cultures. There are 7 days in a week, 7 colours in a rainbow, and 7 wonders of the ancient world. In the tradition of positive associations with the number 7, we have put together 7 legal requirements for small business to help you.
Read MoreThe success of your business is important and marketing yourself online through your website and social media is an important way to ensure that success. However, marketing yourself online also makes it possible for anyone to copy and use your content. As you know we firmly believe that in business, prevention is better than cure. So how can you protect your business online? Set out below are 3 steps you can take to ensure you're protected.
Read MoreThe number of businesses selling online is increasing, and this is no surprise. The digital age in which we live, along with the level of social and economic uncertainty has seen the rise of the necessity of businesses to ‘pivot’ to remain viable (and in many cases, thrive), and to keep up with consumer demands. If you have or are thinking about moving to online selling in your business, then these 5 Legal Tips for Selling Online are for you.
Read MoreBuilding a small business from scratch can be overwhelming. There's so much advice out there! Here are the top five things to consider and act on when you start - from business structure right through to website Ts & Cs.
Read MoreTrying to identify all the things you need to know for running your small business can be overwhelming, confusing, and confronting. Introduce the legal aspects of all things small business into this mix, and that can be a recipe for real frustration!
Read MoreSelling your business can be overwhelming; stressful, and full of uncertainty. It doesn’t have to be this way. With a lot of planning, a good strategy, and the right team around you, selling your business so you are ready for your best next chapter, can be exciting and rewarding (truly!).
Read MoreThere is a lot of talk about how to set up a new business; protecting yourself and your business; grow and scale. And yes, that is important (obviously!). But selling your business is also a reality that many business owners face.
Read MoreCall me crazy but there is something so damn satisfying about seeing a business that is compliant with Australian Consumer Law—I get such a kick out of seeing a business set up for success
Read MoreOriginally Published in Business Chicks
So, you’ve decided that it is time to start that business you’ve been thinking about? Congratulations! This may be one of the best things you ever do—if you do it properly.
Originally Published in Business Chicks
Business legals are sexy! Yes, you read that right. Business legals are sexy. There’s nothing quite like tailored and strong terms and conditions; a sophisticated privacy policy; or a confident contract. In this blog I break down the key documents needed to make your business legals sexy!
If nothing else, the events of 2020 so far have meant that the time is gone where business owners can dismiss concerns by saying ‘it won’t happen to me’ or ‘I’ll deal with it later’.
Read MoreStarting a business is much like starting a relationship – the right time is when it feels right, and when you are so passionate about it that you just can’t wait.
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