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Recent changes to the law increase your risk of being fined. Learn how to avoid this.
Companies in Australia now face potential privacy fines, bribery fines and unfair contract terms fines. In the last couple of years the Australian Commonwealth government updated three key laws which increase the chances and quantum of fines for unfair contract…
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Legal Docs Checklist for start ups
Congrats on starting your new venture. It is an exciting time as your idea starts to morph into something marketable in the near future. As you start to form your team and become a proper company there are some key…
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Why You Need to Incorporate Your Startup (and How to Do It)
Finding the correct long-term business structure for your startup is a significant undertaking that should be done as early as possible. In terms of legality, how you start a business or the process required to start a business in Australia…
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How to Sell a Startup
Are you beginning to think about an exit strategy for your startup? Perhaps you’re doing some future planning and aren’t entirely sure what a startup exit is, let alone how to go about conducting one. If you’re planning to sell…
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Nine must-haves for startup employment contracts
When your startup enters the hiring phase, you should be aware of several new risks and considerations. Hiring employees, or even bringing on independent contractors, should be done with caution and due care – otherwise, you risk potentially exposing your…
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What’s the best structure for my startup?
Starting a business is a daunting process with many complex decisions along the way. One of the first decisions you must make as a founder is choosing the optimal business structure for your startup. There are various considerations in making…
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A startup’s roadmap to trademarks, domain ownership, and IP protection
Starting a company is an involved process, and one of the most important steps is to protect your company’s intellectual property (IP). You can protect your business by protecting its IP. The success of your business lies in the value…
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5 questions startups must ask before hiring legal representation
One of the first steps in setting up a robust structure for a startup is engaging legal representation. Startups, by nature, have complex legal needs, and having a lawyer for your startup business is extremely important to ensure you avoid…
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7 Legal Mistakes Startups Should Avoid
So, you’re the proud owner of a brand-new startup. Whether you’re still bickering over the perfect logo with your co-founders or have just signed your first office lease, you should be aware of the most common pitfalls that catch many…
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What you need to know about Employee Share Options
Employee share options (also known as employee stock options in the USA and other overseas locations) are a particularly useful tool for attracting and retaining top talent when used correctly. Offering an employee share option plan as part of a…