Startup

Visionary Entrepreneur: The Importance of a Clear Vision when Working with Co-Founders and Legal Team

Photo by lisegagne from Getty Images Signature Visionary Entrepreneur: The Importance of a Clear Vision when Working with Co-Founders and Legal Team Updated 16 March 2026 All you dream about is starting your own business. There is a big idea in your head and on your heart, and you just

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Employment

Serious Misconduct Meaning

Photo by Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash Serious misconduct meaning Updated: 27 January 2022 Serious misconduct is a common ground for termination of an employee. But, not every employer classifies serious misconduct correctly.  For this reason, it’s important to know what it means and if you have a valid reason to dismiss an employee

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Startup Contracts

How to use a founders agreement at your startup

Photo by SolStock from Getty Images Signature Importance of a founders agreement for startups Updated: 30 June 2022 A founders agreement is essential for startups. It sets out the responsibilities and roles of all the founders, and protects everyone if things get messy down the track. It is an exciting

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Employment

A lawyer’s tips for on-boarding an employee at your startup

A lawyer’s tips for on-boarding an employee at your startup Updated: 8 December 2019 Have you decided to hire an employee for your startup ? Below, we share useful tips for on-boarding an employee at your startup. 1. Job description A good job description sets  clear expectations for a future

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Startup

4 tips for startups allocating shares to an investor

Useful tips from a lawyer for startups for allocating shares to an investor.  4 tips for startups allocating shares to an investor Updated: 8 December 2019 After talks with a potential investor for your startup,  they may give you a term sheet or memorandum of understanding  (MOU) including the key

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Startup

An Australian lawyer’s guide for your Christmas and New Year’s startup plans

Photo by Floral Deco An Australian lawyer’s guide for your Christmas and New Year’s startup plans Updated: 21 November 2022 Do you have a brilliant idea and dream of your own startup business but have never had the time to investigate it further? Yes? Well, the Christmas and New Year

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