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Distributor Agreements

As a small business operator in Australia, entering into a distribution agreement can be a beneficial way to expand your reach and increase sales. Distribution agreements are contracts between two parties where one party agrees to distribute the products or services of the other party in a particular territory or market.

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What the Changes to Unfair Contract Terms Mean for Small Businesses

If you have previously paid little attention to your standard form contracts, you are now advised to review your established business practices or potentially face being held liable for severe penalties for seeking to impose or enforce any unfair contract terms.

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Revenue Share Deals for Online Business – the Legal Side

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.

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Employers’ Obligation to Protect Employee Mental Health 

Employers’ Obligation to Protect Employee Mental Health 

We’ve all taken a ‘doona day’ off work because we just can’t face it on that day. Or we know someone who has. It doesn’t matter whether the stress is arising from work or not, some days, you just want the world to stop, so you can get off.

But what about your obligations as a small business employer?

Under the Finfluence: What Do Australian Regulators Think?

Under the Finfluence: What Do Australian Regulators Think?

Compliance and enforcement priorities for two of Australian regulators, ASIC and ACCC, are now firmly focused on the Digital Economy. Some might say “it’s about time!”. The regulators will coordinate with each other on many matters including combined financial and non-financial issues, so there is potential to be explaining your actions on two fronts.

Selling Your Business? 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Selling Your Business? 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Before you make the decision to sell your business, you need to know how to avoid making the most common mistakes. A little thoughtful preparation can save you time and money and help you avoid making decisions you might regret later.

12 Common Issues with Privacy Policies

12 Common Issues with Privacy Policies

COVID-19 has necessitated that many businesses conduct more business online.
This series of presentations by our Principal Lawyer, Jeanette Jifkins, aims at raising awareness on Australian and international laws, and best practice to secure data and privacy.

Your Quick Legal and Cyber Check on Your Website

Your Quick Legal and Cyber Check on Your Website

COVID-19 has necessitated that many businesses conduct more business online.
This series of presentations by our Principal Lawyer, Jeanette Jifkins, aims at raising awareness on Australian and international laws, and best practice to secure data and privacy.

How to Complete a Quick Legal Audit of Your Business

How to Complete a Quick Legal Audit of Your Business

COVID-19 has necessitated that many businesses conduct more business online.
This series of presentations by our Principal Lawyer, Jeanette Jifkins, aims at raising awareness on Australian and international laws, and best practice to secure data and privacy.

Business & COVID Queensland

Business & COVID Queensland

The Queensland Health Direction due on 17 December 2021 will not become law until published on that date. Business should take guidance from the plan until that time.

Australia Consumer Law: How Does it Affect Your Business?

Australia Consumer Law: How Does it Affect Your Business?

COVID-19 has necessitated that many businesses conduct more business online.
This series of presentations by our Principal Lawyer, Jeanette Jifkins, aims at raising awareness on Australian and international laws, and best practice to secure data and privacy.

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