Put your trading terms in writing
Put your trading terms in writing We write the terms you trade on, so every sale runs on your document rather than the law’s default. Every sale your business makes is a contract. If you have not written the terms, the law supplies them, and they are not written with you in mind. Trading terms […]
5 practical reasons you need ‘Terms & Conditions’ in place before you trade
You think you know what’s expected of you. Your customer thinks they know what they’re getting. But who’s right? If you don’t have ‘Terms & Conditions’ in place, chances are you’re both mistaken. Avoid the argument and take the time now to put clear Terms & Conditions in place before you start trading.
5-steps to unlock faster payments from your clients
5-steps to quicker payments from clients.
Solution Brief: ‘Terms of Supply’ and the PPSA regime
Do you provide credit to your customers? If so, you need to understand the full implications of the Personal Property Securities Act. If you do not, you risk losing title to your goods. Hopefully you have written ‘Terms of Supply’ with your customers. Hopefully you also have a well drafted ‘retention of title’ clause in […]
Six ‘danger zones’ where an accountant should involve a lawyer
Our business clients are facing increasing complexity and higher risks in almost every area of their business life. Navigating these waters requires a team of professionals who work well together, and serve the client’s bests interest as a cohesive group. At the very least, every business owner needs a lawyer (of course!), an accountant, a […]
Are your standard contracts valid in Australia? ‘Australianising’ your foreign contracts
We are commercial lawyers with a wealth of experience in tailoring foreign commercial contracts to ‘play nicely’ in Australia.
Are you going to be personally responsible for your company’s debts?
The personal consequences of insolvency for directors continue to deepen. Set out in this article are some indicators of when you should be taking advice on your potential exposures.
Proactively choose the terms on which you do business
The beauty of business is that – subject to a couple of important exceptions – you get to choose (or at least negotiate) the terms on which you do business.