VideoPost: ‘Open to Partnerships’ – Going into business with others
This VideoPost is a 3 part series on the tips and traps of going into business with others.
Post-employment restraints: common traps and drafting tips
A post-employment restraint can help to protect a business from an ex-employee causing damage to a business. In this article we give tips on drafting effective post-employment restraints.
The PPSA – the perfect transition
Find out about registering a security interest on the Personal Property Securities Register and the deadlines that apply.
5 things you need to know about ‘vendor finance’
Whether you are buying or selling a business, the chances are that ‘vendor funding’ will play an important role in getting the deal done. This article discusses 5 issues that should be considered by a seller when using vendor finance in a business sale.
Avoiding 5 top HR traps with quality employment contracts
Quality employment contracts can provide you with a business performance boost, and minimise business downside risks. In this article we discuss some common traps in preparing employment contracts, and how to avoid them.
VideoPost: How to Buy or Sell a Business – ‘a tour de force’
This VideoPost is a five part series on how to buy or sell a business. This VideoPost provides a mix of broad commercial principles, as well as some detail around the key legal issues you should be thinking about.
Empathy trumps raw intelligence
I read recently that if your business model relies on ‘restricted access to information’, then in the internet age, you are as good as dead. We live in a time of almost complete democratisation of information – and this trend is only accelerating. The natural traits of empathy, humility and real interest are critical to being a good lawyer. Skills in active listening, industry knowledge and commercial experience are more important than ever.
Before you get appointed, get prepared
Who wants to be a director? Not an easy question to answer these days, with over 700 laws that can make you personally liable for various actions (or inactions) of your company. This article provides some handy safeguards to consider before you agree to become a director.
Will I ever realise the value in my business?
If you’re like me you pour your life and soul into building your business. But when did you last stop and ask yourself, ‘What for?’ If, like me, being in control of your financial destiny is important to you, then it’s important to make sure that the value of your business is protected if something unexpected happens.
Co-Ownership Agreements v. Binding Financial Agreements: Which one is right for me?
If you are purchasing a property with someone else, having an enforceable agreement in place can reduce the risk of an expensive separation. We can help you make sure you get the right document.