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Terms of trade for SMEs, a clause-by-clause guide
What should your terms of trade include? A clause-by-clause guide for Australian SMEs covering payment terms, liability caps, consumer guarantees and the PPSR.
Read noteLost opportunity damages and recovering a loss of a chance
Lost opportunity damages compensate a business for profit it lost the chance to gain because of a breach or misleading conduct, even if not certain.
Read noteStarting an online book shop in Australia and the legal steps in order
Starting an online book shop in Australia? Here is the step-by-step legal path from ABN and business name registration to GST, consumer law and privacy.
Read noteFalse advertising in Australia and the rules your business must follow
False advertising is illegal in Australia. Find out what the Australian Consumer Law requires, the penalties for misleading ads, and how to stay compliant.
Read noteProfessional services compliance and legal obligations for Australian businesses
What legal obligations come with running a professional services business in Australia: GST and privacy thresholds, licensing, consumer law, IP and insurance.
Read noteHow Australia's consumer law is reviewed and reformed
How Australia's consumer law is reformed: the review process, the rising penalties, and what the latest changes mean for your business.
Read noteLegal obligations when starting an online business in Australia
What you must legally do to launch an online business in Australia: registration, GST, consumer law, privacy, spam and IP obligations explained.
Read noteSection 54 of the Australian Consumer Law and the acceptable quality guarantee
Section 54 of the Australian Consumer Law guarantees goods you sell are of acceptable quality. Here's who it applies to, the five elements, and how to comply.
Read noteBuilding a defensible business moat and legal foundations for Australian businesses
How Australian startups and small businesses can build a business moat that holds: structure, trade marks, IP ownership, contracts and legal compliance.
Read noteThe Moments When an Australian Business Needs a Lawyer
Not sure when your Australian business needs a lawyer? We cover the key moments, from contracts to hiring and privacy, and where DIY stops being safe.
Read noteCan you name a product after a celebrity in Australia?
Explains the real legal risks of naming a product after a celebrity in Australia trade marks, misleading conduct and passing off plus how to market safely.
Read noteVicarious liability for Australian businesses and the duties that come with employees
When is your business liable for what employees do at work? Learn the course of employment test, the supporting duties and how to cut vicarious liability risk.
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