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Starting a Business

Step by step legal guides on starting a business

Registering your company name involves more than just thinking of a good name. Read this article to find out what you need to do before registering it.
Looking to transfer a contract to a 3rd party? Read this article to understand the difference between your options of an assignment or novation.
Accurate financial records are legally required and can help your business keep track of its transactions. Learn the benefits of keeping accurate records here.
Unsure whether to become a Licensee or Franchisee? Find out the difference and which one is the best for your business.
What does Good Faith mean for franchises? Why must franchisors/franchisees need to know it? Find out everything about Good Faith here.
Are you looking to prepare a Profit & Loss Statement and don’t where to start? This article gives you a quick guide into what’s required and how they work.
Are you seeking compensation for a breach of contract? What are your options and how do you go about seeking them?
Made the effort to turn up to court and the other party hasn't shown up? Learn about the potential solution: A default judgment.
There are certain rules in the Corporations Act you can replace through a constitution. Here is an explanation of what these replaceable rules are.
Want to be a competitor in your industry? Find out the five ways that your business can achieve this.
The ACCC can send your business an Infringement notice when it suspects you have breached the ACL. But does your business have to comply? What are your options? Find out more here.
Looking to produce a product from a particular region? Find out if your products could be certified with a Geographical Indication.
Have you ever wondered what people mean when they talk about FOB, CIP, DAT? Do not worry, this is not some alien language. Find out what it all means here.
Expanding your business to another State is a brave leap, but it involves more than simply crossing state lines. Read everything you need to know here.
Customers are increasingly looking at how a company practices corporate social responsibility. Read about how you can implement CSR into your business here.
Can creditors force a Company in Voluntary Administration to pay their debt? Will employees's wages be withheld? Read this article to find out who gets paid when a company is under Voluntary Administration.
Want to sell your company amidst a pending legal action? Want to purchase a company that might be in legal trouble? Read this article to find out whether you can.
Think there is something not quite above board in a contract? Perhaps your contract is voidable. Learn about them here.

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