Photo by lisegagne from Getty Images SignatureVisionary Entrepreneur: The Importance of a Clear Vision when Working with Co-Founders and Legal Team22 February 2023All you dream about is starting your own business. There is a big idea in your head and on your heart and you just know it can be

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Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on UnsplashHow to prioritise your legal and accounting work for your startupUpdated: 7 December 2019Read on for some ideas to help you prioritise and avoid startup overwhelm.In a hurry? Jump ahead.Accountant or lawyer first?Either an accountant or lawyer can help you with initial advice about your business structure.In fact,

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Photo credit: Alex Knight, UnsplashGenuine redundancy meaning & paymentsUpdated: 24 December 2019Below is a simple guide to genuine redundancy.Genuine meaningA redundancy is genuine if you no longer need a position because of business changes and there has been consultation with the employee per any award or enterprise agreement that applies.And,

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Photo credit: Andrew Neel, UnsplashResignation and long service leave payments in New South WalesUpdated: 8 December 2019If an employee resigns, they may have a right to a long service leave payment in New South Wales.Below are the rules for a payout of long service in the case of a resignation.If

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Photo credit: Joshua Rodriguez, UnsplashThe meaning of a small business employer and why it mattersUpdated: 8 December 2019The meaning of a small business employer is in section 23 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). ​We'll break down the legal definition for you and why it matters below.Meaning of small

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Photo credit: Sridhar Gupta, UnsplashHow to use Awards for your Australian businessSo what is an Australian Award and how can you use one for your Australian business?Let's start with the Award definition below.Award definitionAn Award states the minimum terms and conditions for employees in an industry. There are currently 122

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