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In Australia, a startup lawyer provides legal advice and assistance to startups and early-stage businesses. Here are some of the key areas in which a startup lawyer in Australia can help:  Entity formation: A startup lawyer can assist with selecting the appropriate legal structure for the business, such as a company, partnership, or trust. They … Read more

 If you’ve ever had to sign a contract, you know how confusing and intimidating it can be. That’s why contract lawyers exist – to help you make sense of all that legal jargon and to ensure that your rights are protected. They are also super at drafting and negotiation.   Contract lawyers may work on a … Read more

As an Australian business owner, you probably know that customer satisfaction, and client happiness is key to your success. But did you know that one of the best ways to ensure customer satisfaction is to understand the concept of consumer guarantees? These are the legal rights that customers have when they purchase goods or services … Read more

Starting a business can be an exciting time for entrepreneurs, but it can also be a daunting task. There are many legal and regulatory issues to consider when starting a business, and navigating these complexities can be challenging for anyone who is not familiar with the legal landscape. Even though costs are tight, hiring a … Read more

As an online business owner in Australia, you may be wondering if you really need to have online terms and conditions for your website or app. The short answer? Yes! Here are some of the benefits of having online terms and conditions for your business in Australia: Protect Your Business Online terms and conditions can … Read more

I often get asked how can I protect my secret recipe/ my unique biz method/ my software.  To fully understand how you can best protect your business secrets, it is best to really understand what is the difference between confidential information and trade secrets. Confidential information is an overarching word used to describe any information … Read more

Important legal documents for your online store When you start selling online you should make sure you have 3 main legal documents in place. Firstly, you should have some general website terms to help protect your brand, copy and images, and to help protect you if there are errors or viruses on your website.  Secondly, … Read more

It makes good business sense to have a privacy policy published on your website, and we encourage all small businesses to have one. Legally only certain businesses are required to have a privacy policy under Australian law, such as health service providers, businesses trading in personal information, contractors providing services under a Commonwealth act and … Read more

 If you’re a hair stylist or makeup artist, booking weddings, balls, parties and other events, it’s important to make sure you have the right terms and conditions in place to protect you and your business.   What do I need to include in my booking terms and conditions?   Any time you book clients for … Read more

Whilst the “Roadmap to Freedom” is super exciting, and means many of you will be able to open your doors, there are some legal considerations we need to consider before doing so.   It’s been a painful time for businesses particularly in Victoria and NSW. Having to close doors as a hair dresser, retail store, recreation facility or restaurant has been difficult to say … Read more

All photographers and copywriters should have written agreements in place to ensure that the ownership of copyright in works is clear. When it isn’t, there can be disputes, and heartache.  Copyright law really involves a big bundle of rights that people have in their creations. These creations are defined as “works” under the law. The … Read more