Do you know your legal obligations to contractors? From correct classification to payment and safety duties, staying compliant is key. Read this blog to avoid misclassification risks and ensure fair treatment—your business deserves protection.

Is Your Copywriting Agreement Legally Sound? New unfair contract term laws mean copywriters must ensure their agreements are fair—or risk penalties. One major issue? Termination clauses. Many contain unfair terms that could be unenforceable. This blog covers what makes a contract term unfair and how to protect your business.

As an interior designer in Australia, protecting your business with proper legal documentation isn't just good practice—it's essential for success and risk management. The blog outlines the key legal documents every interior designer needs.

In business, maintaining clear professional boundaries isn't just good practice, it’s essential for long-term sustainability. This is a lesson I've learned the hard way, multiple times, until it finally stuck. In this blog I share these insights, along with practical tips for maintaining stellar service, structured communication, and energetic balance.

As a business owner in today's digital age, your website serves as your virtual shopfront. While most business owners focus on design and content, many overlook one crucial element: properly drafted Website Terms and Conditions (Website Ts & Cs). Let's clear up some common misconceptions and explain why these terms are essential, not optional.

As a business lawyer for coaches, creatives, and consultants, I've seen the potential pitfalls of making guarantees that go beyond what any coach or service provider can reasonably deliver. In this blog, I outline why it's essential to get clear on what you can and can't promise—and how doing so can set you up for a successful, legally sound coaching business.

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.

When I talk to small business owners, a common theme emerges: the desire for growth. So, drawing from what I have seen in both this business, and my just over 20-year legal career, I’m sharing my five tips for navigating fast business growth to ensure long-term, sustainable success.

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.