The success of your business is important and marketing yourself online through your website and social media can be an effective way to help achieve that success. However, marketing yourself online also makes it possible for anyone to copy and use your content.

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?

You have heard us say time and time again, in business, prevention is better than cure. There is simply no substitute for preparation when it comes to all things legal documents, and honestly, as far as we’re concerned, DIY is for Bunnings, not for your legals.

It is not uncommon for small business owners to find themselves in troubled waters – that is a difficult situation where there is disagreement that causes problems. You may find yourself in a difficult situation with a disgruntled client or your supplier has made a mistake that turns into a loss for you or you are having problems with an employee.

If you have decided that it is time to start that business you’ve been thinking about - congratulations! This may be one of the best things you ever do—if you do it properly.

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 small business owners think about up-leveling in business or reaching the next stage of growth, more often than not business and mindset coaches come to mind.

Selling your business can be stressful, full of uncertainty and costly. It doesn’t have to be this way. Getting legal advice early on makes good financial sense when selling your business. You will know that my business is built on the foundation of ‘prevention is better than cure’.

As coaches, our interactions are becoming more digital every day. So, if the delivery is digital (online), can the entire onboarding process be digital too? The million dollar question that I am asked all the time by my coach clients is can you sign legal documents online?

Are you a director of a company or are you planning to become one? If so, there have been some changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) that are important to be aware of. From November 2021 you are required to register for a Director Identification Number. We’ve summarised all of the key information below, but please get in touch if you have any further questions.

Sending your business contacts special offers, opportunities and other marketing information can be a wonderful way to grow your business. However, Australia has strict laws in place around mailing lists and other ways of reaching out to your customers and clients. In this article, we break down some of the key things you need to know about these laws, and how they apply to your business.

The number 7 enjoys a long history of positive associations across many different cultures. There are 7 days in a week, 7 colours in a rainbow, and 7 wonders of the ancient world. In the tradition of positive associations with the number 7, we have put together 7 legal requirements for small business to help you.