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5 Common Mistakes People Make When Purchasing A Business

Going into business, whether it’s the first time or the tenth, can be exciting and terrifying all at the same time. What if it works? What if it doesn’t?

Reflecting on some of the transactions we’ve been involved in over the years, we’ve identified the following 5 mistakes purchasers often make when buying a business. Many of these issues mirror problems we see in reviewing a buy-sell agreement, or other types of business contracts and data sharing agreements during transactions.

How to Avoid Your Overseas Outsourced Worker Being Covered by Fair Work

Hiring offshore staff can be an efficient and cost-effective way to grow your business. However, many Australian employers don’t realise that even overseas workers can be protected under Australian employment laws. A recent Fair Work Commission case has highlighted how easily a simple oversight in contract formation can lead to unexpected Fair Work compliance obligations.
This article explains what business owners need to know, how to reduce legal risk, and the steps to ensure compliance when hiring offshore.

The Legal Essentials of Apprenticeships in Australia

Hiring an apprentice can be one of the best decisions you make for your business. Apprentices bring fresh energy, a willingness to learn, and the potential to grow into long-term team members. But before you take that step, it’s critical to understand the legal essentials that govern apprenticeships in Australia.

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How to Avoid Your Overseas Outsourced Worker Being Covered by Fair Work

How to Avoid Your Overseas Outsourced Worker Being Covered by Fair Work

Hiring offshore staff can be an efficient and cost-effective way to grow your business. However, many Australian employers don’t realise that even overseas workers can be protected under Australian employment laws. A recent Fair Work Commission case has highlighted how easily a simple oversight in contract formation can lead to unexpected Fair Work compliance obligations.
This article explains what business owners need to know, how to reduce legal risk, and the steps to ensure compliance when hiring offshore.

The Legal Essentials of Apprenticeships in Australia

The Legal Essentials of Apprenticeships in Australia

Hiring an apprentice can be one of the best decisions you make for your business. Apprentices bring fresh energy, a willingness to learn, and the potential to grow into long-term team members. But before you take that step, it’s critical to understand the legal essentials that govern apprenticeships in Australia.

5 Agreements Every Small Business Needs in 2026

5 Agreements Every Small Business Needs in 2026

Generally speaking, in a revenue share deal one partner has unique skills which can enhance the performance of a business beyond its current state (eg. strategy), and the other party has a business they want to improve, without the knowledge or experience to do so (eg. operations). As the operations person, the strategic partner often becomes your objective, trusted advisor and promoter, without having any control, ownership or decision making in the business.

How to Legally Protect Your Online Course in 2025

How to Legally Protect Your Online Course in 2025

Generally speaking, in a revenue share deal one partner has unique skills which can enhance the performance of a business beyond its current state (eg. strategy), and the other party has a business they want to improve, without the knowledge or experience to do so (eg. operations). As the operations person, the strategic partner often becomes your objective, trusted advisor and promoter, without having any control, ownership or decision making in the business.

Division 7A Loans: What Australian Business Owners Need to Know

Division 7A Loans: What Australian Business Owners Need to Know

Generally speaking, in a revenue share deal one partner has unique skills which can enhance the performance of a business beyond its current state (eg. strategy), and the other party has a business they want to improve, without the knowledge or experience to do so (eg. operations). As the operations person, the strategic partner often becomes your objective, trusted advisor and promoter, without having any control, ownership or decision making in the business.

Revenue Share Agreements: Legal Essentials for Online Business in Australia

Revenue Share Agreements: Legal Essentials for Online Business in Australia

Generally speaking, in a revenue share deal one partner has unique skills which can enhance the performance of a business beyond its current state (eg. strategy), and the other party has a business they want to improve, without the knowledge or experience to do so (eg. operations). As the operations person, the strategic partner often becomes your objective, trusted advisor and promoter, without having any control, ownership or decision making in the business.

Restraint of Trade

Restraint of Trade

A restraint of trade is usually requested to protect business revenue and reputation. A confidentiality agreement regarding the use of confidential information may have some of the same effects as a restraint of trade, but they are not the same thing.

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