New ID requirement for all company directors
As part of a new government initiative to prevent the use or false or fraudulent director identities, all directors of...
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Increased penalites for Franchising Code of Conduct announced
In March 2021, the Federal Government announced several amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Code) following an enquiry...
FEATURED: INSIDE SMALL BUSINESS – Drafting a well-constructed business contract
Contracts are an integral part of a commercial relationship. If drafted properly, a contract can help minimise risks, mitigate impending…
FEATURED: INSIDE SMALL BUSINESS – 5 legal ways to recover business debts
Not getting paid on time by debtors can severely impact a business’s cashflow as well as their ability to strive…
Covid-19 NSW Leasing Regulations in 2022 – What has changed?
On 13 January 2022, the NSW Government announced the introduction of the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2022...
FEATURED: INSIDE SMALL BUSINESS – Common breach of contract issues and how to resolve them
Contract disputes in businesses can arise for many reasons. The most common form of dispute results from a breach/es of…
FEATURED: MONEY & FINANCE MAGAZINE – What is cryptocurrency and why is it important?
Given the increasing popularity of cryptocurrency and its potential to disrupt many industries, it is important to understand how cryptocurrency…
Retail and commercial leasing amendments made in NSW in light of ongoing COVID-19 crisis
On 13 August 2021, the NSW Government passed the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Amendment Regulation 2021 (the Regulation)...
COVID-19 and your business contracts: a look at force majeure clauses
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, businesses are continuing to struggle with keeping 'business as usual'. This has had a significant...
Crowd Sourced Funding for private companies: what is it and how does it work?
In 2017, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) was amended to introduce an alternative method for private companies to...