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Running a business from home and the factors that decide whether it's allowed
Can you run a business from a residential property? The council, strata, lease and compliance factors that decide whether your home business is allowed.
Read noteHow to decide whether to offer a warranty against defects
Deciding whether to offer a warranty against defects? Compare what the consumer guarantees already cover with the compliance cost of a voluntary warranty.
Read noteContract drafting lawyers and how to decide whether you need one
Weighing whether to hire a contract drafting lawyer? Compare DIY templates, one-off reviews and tailored drafting on your stakes, contract type and compliance.
Read noteMisleading and deceptive conduct in NSW, what the law requires of your business
Misleading and deceptive conduct in NSW is a legal obligation, not a marketing nicety. Learn what the ACL requires, the penalties and how to stay compliant.
Read noteAustralian Consumer Law and your fair trading obligations as a business
Australian Consumer Law obligations for small business: misleading conduct, consumer guarantees, unfair contract terms, product safety and the penalties.
Read noteProfessional services agreements, what to include and the laws that apply
What a professional services agreement should cover, from scope and fees to IP and liability, plus the Australian laws your services business must comply with.
Read noteVoucher terms and conditions, a clause-by-clause guide for Australian businesses
Drafting voucher terms and conditions? This clause-by-clause guide covers what to include, the 3-year gift card expiry rules and the legal traps to avoid.
Read noteTerms and conditions for Australian small businesses, a clause-by-clause guide
A clause-by-clause guide to terms and conditions for Australian small businesses: consumer guarantees, refunds, liability caps and making acceptance stick.
Read noteCustomer contracts in Australia, the essential clauses and why each one matters
The essential clauses every Australian customer contract needs, and how to draft each one around the Australian Consumer Law before you sign.
Read noteOrder forms for service businesses, what to include and why
Order forms for Australian service businesses: the clauses to include, how they bind clients to your terms, and when to use one instead of a service agreement.
Read noteStarting a marketplace website in Australia and the legal checklist before launch
Before you launch a marketplace website in Australia, know where the ACL, privacy and GST rules apply to you and which contracts to put in place first.
Read noteThe documents you need to launch a reverse auction marketplace
Learn which legal documents a reverse auction marketplace needs, what the terms and conditions must cover, and the privacy traps that catch new platforms.
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