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Witnessing a Signature: What You Need to Know
WITNESSING A SIGNATURE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Getting a document signed is all about proof. It is a lot easier to show that someone has agreed to a contract if you can show that they applied their signature to that document, and a witness helps to identify the person...
Deeds vs Agreements: What’s the Difference?
deeds vs agreements: what's the difference? Contracts are an essential part of running a business, and they often come in different forms. You may have noticed that some documents are called ‘agreements’, and some are instead called ‘deeds’. So, what exactly is the...
COVID-19 and Signing Contracts
COVID-19 and Signing Contracts *Last updated 12 December 2021* Very few documents are legally required to have a 'wet' signature. That is a signature applied using pen and ink. Most business contracts you enter into don't require a 'wet' signature and may not...
Event Release Forms: Everything Yours Should Include
event release forms: everything yours should include As a small business owner, do you run events, co-host events, sponsor events or plan to run events to help propel your business forward faster? The advantages of holding events are obvious. Not only will you be...
Intellectual Property Protection – What is it? & Why You Need it
What IS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY? If you are a business owner, it is important for you to understand that your intangible assets, the ones you can’t pick up and hold, are just as valuable as your physical property. If you haven’t appreciated the value of your...
AU$ Trademark Fees Have Changed
IP Australia Fees for Applying to Register a Trade Mark? A few quick things you should know before making an application for a trade mark: Registration has local affect (Australia) only, unless you specifically make and pay for an international application The cost...
Disclaimers: What They Do and Don’t Protect You From
As a business owner, it is likely that you run a website, blog, or social media to help people find you, advertise, and promote your products or services. It is the most effective way of attracting potential customers or clients in this digital age.
Privacy Policy: Collecting and Managing Personal Information
Privacy Policy: Collecting and managing personal information As a business owner, how many times a day do people give you their personal information? Do you think about protecting it, or do you just assume that the systems you have in place will do that? Or maybe you...
10 Ways to Avoid a Joint Venture Fail
Joint Ventures are great for collaboration Working together with another like minded entrepreneur is a clever way to accelerate business growth, which is why joint ventures remain a popular way for individuals or organisations to collaborate. But before you ‘Give it...
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