Can an eSignature be Witnessed?
With more and more documents being signed online, questions are being raised over to what extent an eSignature can replace a physical one.
What Employment Rights do Outworkers Have?
Despite outworkers performing their duties from a location away from the business, they are entitled to many of the same rights as typical employees.
What is an Unfair Preference Claim?
An unfair preference claim is made when a company in the process of liquidation has previously repaid a creditor for unsecured debt whilst insolvent.
What Should My Business’s IT Policy Include?
As technology becomes increasingly critical to most business functions, so does the necessity of a strong IT policy. Here’s what to include and why.
What is Sweat Equity?
Sweat equity is a great way for young, cash-poor businesses to compensate early employees and co-founders for their time and loyalty.
What is a Cascading Clause?
A cascading clause is a valuable tool for individuals seeking to cover a variety of scenarios within a contract. Here’s our guide to how they work.
How to Resolve a Dispute Between 50/50 Shareholders
When 50/50 shareholders disagree, there is a high chance of a deadlock and the business suffering. Here is how to proactively avoid these situations.
What is a Startup Incubator?
For many young entrepreneurs, a startup incubator represents the opportunity to realise their dreams. Here’s our guide to how they work.
What is a Procurement Contract?
Procurement contracts are contracts commonly used by businesses to access goods and services in the service of their own projects.
What You Need to Know Before You Become a Company Director
If you are about to be appointed as a company director, you must be aware of the duties to your company and your legal obligations.
A Guide to Sales Commission Structures
A good commission structure can help a business incentivise better employee performance. Here’s our overview of the most popular commission structures.
Explaining Good Leaver and Bad Leaver Provisions
Any strong Shareholders Agreement will include good and bad leaver provisions for departing shareholders. Find out more here.
Annualised Salary Agreements Changes From 1st March 2020
From 1 March 2020, there are several changes being made to the way employers form and monitor employee salary arrangements.
Can I Prevent Employees From Joining a Union?
In Australia, employers cannot prevent employees from joining a union. Hence, as an employer it is important to understand what rights unions protect.
What Is Parallel Importing?
Parallel importing offers young entreapreuners an opportunity to enter Australian markets at competitive price points, and consumers with cheaper goods.
What Are IP Moral Rights?
IP moral rights ensure that creators who have sold the copyright of their works, retain the appropriate credit as the original creator.
What’s the Difference Between a SAFE and a Convertible Note?
SAFE and convertible notes offer great opportunities for new businesses to raise capital from investors early on. Here’s our guide to how they work.
What is a Stay of Proceedings?
A stay of proceedings occurs when a court looks to avoid undue or unfair circumstances. Here’s why and how they may occur.