We all know the impact of great marketing, stunning portfolios, and glowing testimonials. But there’s a powerful tool that many interior designers overlook – their legal documents. Yes, you heard that right! In this blog, I explain why your contracts, proposals, and terms and conditions can be the secret to taking your business to the next level.

Treating legal document templates as DIY projects risks costly mistakes. Legal contracts need personalisation and industry-specific details to safeguard your business. Generic templates often lack essential provisions and can jeopardise enforceability. Instead, invest in tailored legal documents through Legals By Design® to ensure robust protection for your business and avoid potential disputes.

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.

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). 

As a lawyer who works with a wide range of creative professionals, coaches, and consultants, I frequently encounter the same legal questions and challenges from my clients. To help more business owners navigate these issues successfully, I've compiled these legal resources for creatives that will ensure you are setting up your creative business for long-term success. 

I am seeing more and more contracts for coaching services challenged as consumers become increasingly aware of what’s fair and what’s not, following changes to unfair contract term laws that came into play at the end of last year. Changes to legislation removed the exemptions that were previously in place for small businesses, and in this blog I’ll be unpacking why it’s so important for business owners to get on the front foot here.

In this blog, I’m delving into significant changes in business contract rules that took effect on 9 November 2023. As small business owners, you need to know what’s changed, and I will break down the key points below.

In this blog post, I want to get a little personal. Yes, you read that right – I'm going to share much more of my own business journey in the hopes that it might inspire some of you to take that leap of faith in your own businesses or lives.

As a coach, you understand the importance of building strong, transformative relationships with your clients, and your coaching contract serves as the foundation for these relationships, protecting both you + your clients while setting clear expectations. However, there are times when ending a coaching contract becomes necessary for the growth and well-being of both parties, and in this blog we explore why it’s crucial to master the art of professional transitions.

I talk a lot about legal documents being an important part of your risk mitigation strategy (along with your business structure and insurance). The thing is, when it comes to these things, they’re not set and forget. Each year, you’ll need to check everything to make sure it’s still serving you.

It’s no secret that templates can make life a whole lot easier. Whether you’re aiming to cut costs or time, templates have their place in business. But there are some scenarios where templates are an excellent idea, and some scenarios where they’re a terrible idea—the fact is, there’s little in between.

Nobody wants their business plans or ideas stolen. But sometimes you need to disclose information to other parties in order to keep things moving forward. Luckily, Australian business law has your back here! You can use an NDA to prevent people from sharing or using information that could cost your business in the long-term.