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A caveat is a legal document which notifies others of your interest in a piece of land. Find out when caveats are used in this article.
The rules governing the process on how shareholders can remove a director from a company will depend on several considerations. Find out more here.
When someone dies without a will, the rules of intestacy are followed to distribute the deceased person's estate. Find out here what it involves.
The GST is a 10% tax applied to the majority of products and services sold in Australia. Find out here if you need to apply GST as a small business.
An important update for our users regarding the Prime Minister's announcement today that a cyber attack is underway across Australia.
Responsible management of personal information is critical to ensure compliance with Australian privacy law. Find out more in this article.
Practicing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is more than just a trend - it's a modern necessity. Find out what it means here.
Mutual entities can raise capital by issuing mutual capital instruments (MCIs). Find out how MCIs work and how a mutual entity can issue an MCI.
Thinking about securing longevity for your business? Find out how to protect your business by developing a business succession plan here.
R&D financing is a largely untapped form of funding across multiple business sectors. Find out the pros and cons in this guest article by Fundsquire.
It is becoming increasingly easier for parallel imports to enter Australian markets. Find out what the laws are in this article.
A family trust can be an attractive way to structure your finances for the tax benefits it offers. Find out more in this article.
Wondering how to protect your employees' private information? Find out more about protecting your business and staff from possible security risks.
Personal branding is a valuable tool which can help you grow your business at a grass-roots level. Find out how to develop and leverage it here.
The end of an employer-employee relationship does not mean the end of employee obligations. Find out what employee obligations exist post-employment here.
Unable to attend a members’ meeting for your company? Find out how to appoint somebody as your proxy to exercise a vote on your behalf.
The Government has recently announced an SME Guarantee Scheme to help in the wake of COVID-19. Find out more about the scheme here.
There are certain circumstances where your employer can direct you to take annual leave. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities here.

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