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How to Professionally End Client Relationships: A Legal Perspective

In the dynamic world of professional services, there comes a time when we need to reassess and occasionally end client relationships. Whether due to evolving practice areas, changing business directions, or shifting client needs, managing these transitions professionally is crucial for maintaining your reputation and meeting your legal obligations.

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Interior Designers, Are Your Contracts Still Protecting You?

There’s a lot for interior designers and stylists to consider when developing their client service agreements (aka client contracts), and this applies even more so today than ever before. It’s worth pausing here and noting that just because a clause has been included in a contract, doesn’t mean it can be enforced - I explain why in this blog.

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Helping Creatives Get Paid!

Your legals, when tailored properly for your business and when sequenced correctly, can ensure smooth project delivery, satisfied clients (not only will you meet their expectations, you are set up to exceed them!), and timely payments (cash flow, after all, is the cornerstone of every small business). 

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A Strategic Guide to Business Planning: 5 Steps for Success in the New Year

Embarking on a new year presents an opportune moment for business owners to engage in a meticulous planning process. In this blog, I’m delving into the strategic steps that I take to set my business up for success, offering valuable insights and practical tips for those seeking to refine their own planning strategies.

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Selling an E-Commerce Business? What should I do to help maximise my value and what are my legal requirements?

If you are selling your e-commerce business, there are steps you can take to help maximise the value. The process can be daunting as there is a lot to know in terms of what legal requirements you need to meet! Learn tips on how to set yourself up for the best result when you engage small business consulting advice early on, by talking to your business lawyer and accountant.

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Carbon and Emissions tax? What climate change means for your business

The topic of climate change and the implications for business owners has been coming up a lot since the recent federal election here in Australia. In the lead up to the election you may have heard talk about carbon and emissions taxes and wondered how this might affect you and your business. We are diving in here to explain what you need to know, and what may be helpful for you as a small business owner.

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