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Starting a Business

Step by step legal guides on starting a business

Starting a business isn't always smooth sailing. Find out the mistakes early-stage businesses make and how you can avoid them.
It can be confusing to understand the difference between voidable and unenforceable contracts when the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Learn the distinction in this guide.
You may have wondered if you can patent a business method if it is unique and gives your business a competitive advantage. Find an answer in this guide.
A digital marketing strategy is a necessity for any business owner. Read more about the benefits of using online platforms here.
The 2022 Financial Year is soon to start, but there are important things you should clear with a lawyer first. Find out more here.
It is important to understand the difference between a hobby and a business for legal and tax purposes. Read more here.
If your business processes online payments, you need to have a merchant of record. Read on to find out more.
A mental health action plan is important to reduce the risks of mental health injuries in your workplace. Read this guide to find out how to create one.
Purchased an expensive product and want to know if you're covered if it stops working? Read about consumer guarantees and what you're entitled to here.
It is important to understand how to set up a holding company if you want to diversify your business across different companies. Read more here.
Country of origin statements are one of the requirement for food packaging in Australia. Click here to find out what the requirements are.
Using a drone for your business activities? Read this article to make sure you are remotely flying legally.
It is important to understand how to enforce copyright online to prevent large scale infringements. Read this guide to find out your options.
When lodging your tax return, there are expenses you can claim including costs relating to work, tax management and donations. Find out more here.
Trademark and copyright protection are both useful ways of protecting your business's intellectual property. Find out how they're different here.
Uber drivers need to have ABNs for both ride sharing and Uber Eats services. Find out here whether you need to register for GST as an Uber Eats driver.
A bilateral contract is an agreement made between two parties. This article explains what's required for them to be enforceable.
Protecting goodwill is vital for any business. Find out the relevant considerations for trademarks when you register as a sole trader.

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