As a graphic designer, your creative work is your livelihood—but sharing it online makes it vulnerable to copycats. Learn how to protect your designs with essential legal steps, from business agreements to copyright and trademarks, plus what to do if you encounter a copycat.

A privacy policy sets out for consumers (visitors to your website, for example, and your clients) what personal data your business is collecting; what is being done with that personal data (aka is it stored safely), and explains when you will disclose that personal data (whilst you and I know that you won’t disclose your client personal data unless you are required to by law, it is nice to actually let people know this).

“How much does a lawyer cost” is something that gets asked a lot. Any rightly so. As business owners, we all need to plan expenses, and we need to know that our spending fits within our budget.

But how do you get an accurate gauge on what the real cost of an Australian business lawyer really is?

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.

The number of businesses selling online is increasing, and this is no surprise. The digital age in which we live, along with the level of social and economic uncertainty has seen the rise of the necessity of businesses to ‘pivot’ to remain viable (and in many cases, thrive), and to keep up with consumer demands. If you have or are thinking about moving to online selling in your business, then these 5 Legal Tips for Selling Online are for you.

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!

The reality is that there is so much to do when starting your new business. There is so much to know, and let’s be honest, there’s so much we don’t know! Here are my tips for what to focus on when starting your new business and how to keep business costs down early on.

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.

Building a small business from scratch can be overwhelming. There's so much advice out there! Here are the top five things to consider and act on when you start - from business structure right through to website Ts & Cs.

Trying to identify all the things you need to know for running your small business can be overwhelming, confusing, and confronting. Introduce the legal aspects of all things small business into this mix, and that can be a recipe for real frustration!

Selling your business can be overwhelming; stressful, and full of uncertainty. It doesn’t have to be this way. With a lot of planning, a good strategy, and the right team around you, selling your business so you are ready for your best next chapter, can be exciting and rewarding (truly!).

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?