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Step by step legal guides on starting a business

The sharp increase in cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a cause of concern for many Australian employers. Here's how you can manage it in the workplace.
Before you enter a construction contract, there are a number of crucial details to take note of. Read this article to find out more.
An unfair preference claim is made when a company in the process of liquidation has previously repaid a creditor for unsecured debt whilst insolvent.
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.
A winding-up notice is almost as bad as it can get for a business. So how should your company respond to a statutory demand or a winding up notice?
eSignatures are a digital signature which you can use to sign documents. Find out in this article what legal weight they carry.
Sweat equity is a great way for young, cash-poor businesses to compensate early employees and co-founders for their time and loyalty.
Often it can be difficult to fully anticipate the full cost when you quote up a job, but are you allowed to update the quote? Find out here.
For many young entrepreneurs, a startup incubator represents the opportunity to realise their dreams. Here's our guide to how they work.
A company constitution governs how a company is managed. Read this article to learn what things you should consider when writing your company's constitution
When a company goes into liquidation, there may be many different parties who are owed money. Find out the order of payments in this article.
Every company must have at least one director. However, some are classified as ‘de facto directors‘. Read on to understand what de facto directors are.
A multi-unit franchise allows you own a franchise of a brand but operate at a higher level because you are overseeing multiple branches. Find out more here.
A recent finding in the Federal Court may herald significant changes to the way Google reveals information about anonymous users who post false reviews.
Do you consider yourself a coffee connoisseur and dream of being your own boss? Read this article to find out how to start your own coffee shop.
There are many types of shares and ways to invest. Read this article to find out more about share vesting, and how you can use it for your business.
Procurement contracts are contracts commonly used by businesses to access goods and services in the service of their own projects.
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.

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