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Heads of Agreement – key terms and considerations

A “Heads of Agreement” is one of those legal terms that you may come across for the first time and find yourself doing a quick internet search. To make things more confusing, the term is sometimes used interchangeably with terms such as “Letters of Intent” or...

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Essential considerations when starting a business

Starting a business can be exciting, but also overwhelming and challenging if you have not properly prepared for your new venture! This guide will take you through some essential considerations of starting a business. Business plan Business plans are vital if you want...

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Just sign here… ‘silent’ directors beware

If you have been asked to accept a position as a director of a company in which you have little or no involvement, think again. All too often spouses are appointed as a co-director of their partner’s company without understanding their full responsibilities as a...

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Joint Venture or Partnership? Understanding the difference

A joint venture involves two or more persons or entities joining together for a particular project. A partnership is described as a relationship which exists between people carrying on a business, with a common view of making a profit. It also includes incorporated...

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Does your privacy policy comply with the privacy laws?

Privacy law in Australia is governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the ‘Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles which affect the handling of personal information. The principles were introduced in 2014 to bring Australia’s privacy laws (first introduced in 2001)...

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The difference between a business name and a trade mark

Choosing your branding is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when starting a business. There is a common misconception that registering your business name or registering a domain name gives you the same rights as a registered trade mark, but it does not!...

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