It’s crucial for business owners to understand the legal difference between a contractor and an employee. Mistaking one for the other can lead to unintended consequences, such as financial penalties or back payments (or both). In this blog, we explore the legal criteria used to determine these roles and highlight some common pitfalls business owners should avoid.

For many small business owners, growth is inevitable. At some point, you’re likely to find yourself with more work than you can handle, or wanting to expand your services, so you might decide to outsource to a contractor or bring on a new employee. I’m going to share what I’ve learned: top tips to grow an all-star team (from an Australian business lawyer).

These days working from home has become more acceptable, and for many employees and business owners, a more appealing option than commuting to the office daily. But is it as easy as just setting up your laptop from your dining room table? Or are there some other things business owners need to consider?

As Australian business lawyers, we talk a lot about the value of growing your team when running a business. Small business owners are often wearing all the hats and doing all the things. Growing the team can be a valuable way to move the business forward in a sustainable way.

When a business is ready to grow, outsourcing can be a fantastic way to grow with a real focus on strengths and skills. There is a lot to know though, about what you need to be aware of when looking to engage independent contractors in your business. In this article, we are going to provide you with a summary of the key points to consider when it comes to the law and engaging independent contractors in your business.

When it comes to the workplace, maternity leave can be so important in allowing for the postpartum phase to be one of healing and focusing on your baby. However, as your belly grows and your due date quickly approaches, the planning can become daunting and confusing. There some are really important questions that need to be considered.

You’re ready to grow your team in your small business. Congratulations! This is a huge milestone and can be met with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. It can also be a time of uncertainty though, whilst trying to navigate your way through a new chapter in your business, and making sure you do all the right things as a new employer can become overwhelming - but it doesn’t have to be that way!

Growing your team in business can be exciting, fulfilling, and rewarding. It can also be challenging, frustrating, and overwhelming at times when things go wrong and you need to manage people moving on.

Outsourcing to contractors for small businesses can be a double edge sword. If done right, it can be a real game-changer. On the other hand, if it’s not done well it can leave business owners in a world of pain. So what is ‘right’ when it comes to outsourcing, and how can small businesses do it with ease?

When it comes to remote work, it is critical that employers get it right, or the consequences can be serious for both employers and employees (and the livelihood of the business).