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Does Your Online Business Need a Privacy Policy?
Find out when your online business must have a privacy policy under the Privacy Act, what it must contain, and the penalties for non-compliance.
Read noteHow to choose a lawyer for your small business
Choosing a lawyer for your small business comes down to expertise, fees and fit. Weigh the factors that matter and know when professional help is worth it.
Read noteProduct Disclosure Statements and when your business must give one
When your business must give retail clients a Product Disclosure Statement, what it must contain, and the consequences of PDS disclosure errors.
Read noteWhat IP Australia does and how it affects your business
A plain-English guide to what IP Australia does: the four rights it registers, how applications are examined, and when your business needs an IP lawyer.
Read noteInvesting in a small business in Australia and the legal steps that protect your money
Investing in a small business in Australia? From structures and registration to compliance and contracts, here is what protects your capital and role.
Read noteHow defamation claims work in Australia, a practical guide
How defamation claims work in Australia: the serious harm test, the compulsory concerns notice, the one-year time limit and what damages you can recover.
Read noteGeneral partnerships in Australia, what they are and how they work
A general partnership forms whenever two or more people carry on business with a view to profit. Here is how it works, including the unlimited liability catch.
Read noteHow to negotiate a business contract in Australia
How to negotiate a business contract in Australia: prepare your position, guard the clauses that shift risk, and lock the handshake into a binding deal.
Read noteSuperannuation on Long Service Leave, what Australian Employers Must Pay
Do Australian employers pay superannuation on long service leave? Yes on leave taken as paid time off, no on termination payouts. The SG rules explained.
Read noteHow to legally end a contract in Australia
Wondering how to end a contract legally in Australia? Learn the six legal routes, from breach and repudiation to frustration, and when a lawyer can help.
Read noteHow to Monitor a Trade Mark for Infringement, a Step-by-Step Guide
How to monitor a registered trade mark for infringement in Australia: watch the trade marks register, check business names, assess each finding and act fast.
Read noteWhen you must register an Australian business name
When must you register an Australian business name? The own-name test for sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts, plus fees, penalties and compliance.
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