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Starting a Business

Step by step legal guides on starting a business

Read more on the legal requirements of the role and qualifications needed to be a secretary. Does your company legally need one?
A Deed of Company Arrangement saves a company from insolvency by allowing it to trade under specified terms until it pays back its debts. Read more about how this arrangement works and when it can be entered into here.
Do you send electronic messages for commercial purposes? The Spam Act 2003 (Cth) governs the rules for those messages. Read this article to understand that legislation.
Writing a good executive summary can help your clients and employees understand the major components of your business reports. Find out how to do that here.
Ever had an unpleasant surprise happen when using a product? If you were harmed or injured, then you may be able to make a claim.
One of the benefits of running a small businesses are the tax concessions that the government makes available. Here are some key concessions that you should know about.
Has your employer become bankrupt or gone into liquidation? Find out here whether you are eligible for compensation under the Fair Entitlements Guarantee.
Looking to avoid paying damages for a breach of contract? Find out what consequential losses are and why they are important in protecting your business.
Are you using a business overdraft? Have you started an overdraft facility? Here are the advantages & disadvantages of using a business overdraft.
Are you considering merging with/or acquiring another company? Read this article to understand the difference between them.
Subpoenas and Notices to Produce are documents commonly used in Court proceedings. Read this article to find out what they are and how they're different.
You might've heard about drop shipping, but few are familiar with what it is. Learn how to start an online business without blowing your bank account here.
Thinking of sacrificing some of your salary to put into your super fund? Read this article to find out how salary sacrifice works and its limitations.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a value-added tax which not only affects consumers, but also you as a business owner. Read here to find out how.
Running a website means that you have to protect your online security. In this guide, we'll discuss what pharming is and how you can protect your business.
Want to know if your business needs to provide a customer with a refund? Find out when you are obliged to give a refund.
Coworking spaces have dramatically increased, but why? Read the benefits involved and perhaps your office can adapt some changes.
Culturally diverse workplaces are on the rise, but what can you do to promote this? Read how you can create a workplace that caters for all cultures.

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