What is a Mumpreneur? No, really? Is it an entrepreneur who is also a Mum? And do we even like the word? When I began The Mumpreneur Lawyer, I wanted to work with Mums who had started businesses, and who were entrepreneurial, so when I came across the word Mumpreneur, I was quite sure … Read more
There are many reasons young girls choose to study law, and then become lawyers. Maybe it is to help others? An intellectual challenge? Social justice? To effect change, and write new laws? Work in a prestigious firm? Earn lots of money? Work in the family firm? Of course the reasons are numerous. However, whilst Australia … Read more
The moment you become a parent you see the gift of life more vividly than ever before. You quite literally hold new life in your hands. Life that didn’t exist 9 months before. Indeed, becoming a parent is life changing. But the very act of creating life, sharpens our focus on the circle of life; … Read more
Usually when we hear the word startup, we think of a scalable business. A business that intends to grow bigger than just us, the founder. But whilst some startups get off the ground and expand quickly, others may take years. Of course, startups sit in uncertainty. There are no guarantees. There are no short cuts. … Read more
Things go wrong in business, we know they do, but how can you lessen the impact? How can you limit your legal responsibility, or as lawyers like to say, limit your liability? Is it by using disclaimers? The best way is always to be proactive. To understand the legislation that applies to you and your business, to ensure … Read more
Choosing a good trademark can be one of the best business decisions you will ever make. So when you start looking into branding as a startup, it should definitely be something you turn your mind to, and a trademark lawyer can help you. Most startups register their business name and domain name, some social handles … Read more
Before Covid-19 online law firms were often viewed with intrigue, but not taken seriously. “That model would never suit us” – “Our clients are different, they would only ever meet us in person”- “We couldn’t possibly have all our appointments online”. And “the cloud?! Oh well, that’s not secure”. Then, almost overnight, there was little … Read more
E-commerce? Well, we all know what commerce is… the buying and selling of goods and services. It’s been around for a while… well, almost as long as human kind has! It began with prehistoric people bartering, and became monetary based in the ancient world. So why all the fuss about “e-commerce”? Is it a e-volution? … Read more
Being a woman and a lawyer has not always been easy. At law school in the early ’00s there were already more women than men studying law. But at the firm where I began working, first as a secretary, and then as a paralegal, I couldn’t help but notice that although there were similar numbers … Read more
Over the years we have heard – through the grapevine – questions that people desperately want to ask lawyers, but usually don’t have the courage to. If you’re thinking lawyers are expensive, full of jargon, or you can do the job yourself, this blog post is for you… Why do lawyers talk in a language … Read more
When you start growing your business, or even right at the idea stage, you might consider setting up a partnership or company, rather than going it alone. Often two heads are better than one, and it’s easier to attract investors and creditors with these structures rather than as a sole trader. But a partnership relationship … Read more
The Australian Consumer Law is the law that you need to comply with when customers ask for a refund for online shopping. The law gives consumers rights or guarantees in relation to your products. These include that each product must be of an acceptable quality, that it matches the description you provide, and if you … Read more
