If you’ve been in business for a while it’s likely that one of your most valuable assets is your…
Been served? How should a business respond to a subpoena?
In conducting a business, you have to comply with a myriad of mandatory government and regulatory requirements involving the…
Employee or Contractor – What if I get it wrong?
Contracting has emerged as an alternative to the traditional employment relationship. Some individuals wish only to be engaged as…
Making good choices when your business faces difficulties
Recent changes to the Corporations Act known as the “Safe Harbour Provisions” are aimed at making it easier for…
Giving or receiving a gift card – new rules protect NSW consumers!
When it comes to buying Christmas or birthday presents, Gift Cards can be an easy and convenient answer, especially…
Shadow Directors and De Facto Directors
A ‘Shadow Director’ is a person who is not validly appointed as a director of a company but is…
NSW Retail Leases Act Changes impact on both Landlords & Tenants
A number of key changes have recently been made to the NSW Retail Leases Act which will have significant…
What happens to Employee Entitlements when the employer’s business is sold or transferred?
The issues of concern for both employees and employers when a business is sold are does the sale ‘reset…
Have you lent monies to someone? When is it not recoverable?
It is quite common for many of us to make loans to family members or friends, or for loans…
Do your Business Supply Contracts contain a Retention of Title clause?
What is a Retention of Title Clause? A Retention of Title Clause (‘ROT’) is a provision in a Contract…