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Photo by rawpixel on UnsplashSo you’ve probably seen a few disclaimers that read like this ‘legal information, not a substitute for legal advice’. We use a disclaimer like this ourselves on our downloads. This post will help you know the difference between legal information and advice and the importance of the difference.Legal informationLegal information is generic. It explains a […]

How to lookup an Australian business online Knowing how to look up an Australian business online is an important skill. A company is a legal entity, it can sue and be sued, but you can’t sue a business name.  And if you sue an someone personally but you really meant to sue a business, then you’ve wasted time […]

Your ultimate franchisee legal rights guide.​If you own a franchise, read on to find out your 13 legal rights that have and need to know right now. And you are just thinking about purchasing a franchise but have not yet purchased, you may wish to read our 6 best in-depth legal tips to help prepare you […]

The best legal tips for a first time franchise owner.​If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, read on for our 6 best legal tips to help prepare for owning a franchise.  In a hurry? You can jump ahead below. Quick Navigation 1. Franchising code of conduct2. Information statement3. Disclosure document4. When to see a lawyer5. How […]

You don’t always need a confidentiality deed or NDA for your startup. Advisors have certain obligations to keep your information confidential. For others, it may be appropriate to use a confidentiality deed.​Short on time? check out our summary video below. In some situations like when working you are working with advisors, there are rules they […]

Our practical tips for director changes and ASIC records A director resigns,  you need to add a new director either on an ongoing basis or for a specific time period,  either way,  you will need to record the change internally and you will need to let ASIC know. Here are our tips. Too busy to read on? […]

Understanding the difference between an employee and contractor can save you a lot of money and help you avoid disputes with your workers. Too busy to read on? check out our 47 second summary video below. Do you know how you have classified your worker? that is, if they an employee or a contractor? Do they […]

Allocating shares as an incentive at your startup? We share our tips.If you have decided to allocate shares in your startup, here our our tips.a. DirectorsHow should you allocate shares in a company with more than 1 director?One suggestion is to allocate an equal number of shares for each director for their equal contribution or […]

We share our tips to help you hire a contractor for your startup.1. The contractYour contractor agreement should clearly set out the work terms and cover: Services – the work that the contractor will complete for your startup;Payment –  when and how you will pay,  invoice requirements;Intellectual property (IP) – IP will belong to the contractor […]

Tips for how and when to use terms and conditions at your startupKnowing how and when to use terms and conditions at your startup is important.Why?Because it can save you legal headaches.So which terms and conditions do you need?  and when should you display them? In this post, we share our tips.Tip 1: When to display […]

3 legal tips for your startup’s collaborationsSo you have found the perfect business partner for your startup, what should you do now ? Below are our 3 tips for your startup’s collaborations.The term collaborate means to work with someone to produce something.  First,  you can prepare a summary of the key terms on the ‘something’ […]

A lawyer’s useful tips for on-boarding an employee at your startup.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 descriptionA good job description sets  clear expectations for a future employee.Also,  it reduces the risk of a misleading and deceptive conduct […]

Useful tips from a lawyer for startups for allocating shares to an investor. After talks with a potential investor for your startup,  they may give you a term sheet or memorandum of understanding  (MOU) including the key terms for investment. At this point, it is a good idea to get your own accounting and legal advice for […]

Useful tips from a lawyer for startups to help you with your startup plans over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.Do you have Christmas & New Year’s holiday startup plans ? We have you covered.Are you looking to turn your startup plans into reality over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays?  In this post, we […]

An Australian lawyer’s tips for overseas entrepreneurs launching a startup in Australia. If you are an overseas entrepreneur setting up a company in Australia, we have some useful tips to share with you based on some commonly asked questions.1. Can I live overseas and set up an Australian company?Yes, to do this, you will need to […]

Useful legal tips to help you run your Australian business from overseas. Have you have ever thought about living overseas while still running your Australian business ? Here are some tips to help you do that.As there will likely be a tax impact for changing your residency status,  get tax advice from a suitably qualified tax […]

Do you have volunteers at your startup ? Here’s what you should know to avoid legal headaches.Have you thought about hiring volunteers at your startup ? If you want to make use of volunteers at your startup, there are some things you should know to avoid legal problems.1. Who is a volunteer ?A volunteer gives their […]

Here are some tips on how to keep your friends before, during and after your startup takes off. Are you considering a startup with friends ? You have discussed a brilliant startup idea with your friends, you have skills that complement each other and now you are seriously considering launching your startup together. Here are some tips on […]

Here are some tips to help you prioritise legal work for your startup. Launching a startup can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start particularly finding the time and cash to do everything at once. The good news is, when it comes to the legal work for your startup, you don’t always have to prepare […]

Here are some tips to help you classify your employees and contractors correctly. If you are stuck deciding between employees or contractors for your startup, it’s helpful to understand the difference so you can classify correctly, avoid legal headaches and focus your time on growing your business.1. Key differences  between employees and contractorsHere are the key […]

What does it mean to be a company director? we’ll take you through what should know about the key duties before you accept a director position. A company is operated by directors and secretaries. Both have obligations under Australian legislation.  Limited liability, the ability to allocate shares to investors and a favourable tax regime are all perks […]