Small business owners need to be aware of recent changes to commercial law in Australia, with the House of Representatives recently passing amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth) that apply directly to small business.
Small Business Tips - Having a Disclaimer on your Blog:
The Importance of Registering Your Business Name as a Trademark:
Starting a new business is an exciting, exhilarating rollercoaster of a ride and in the beginning there are so many things to do and keep track of. One of the first things that many business owners do is register their business name and a domain name, in the belief that this is enough to protect their business.
Small Business Tips – Debt Collection for Unpaid Invoices:
The Gold Coast is renowned for its diverse range of small businesses operating in a huge variety of industries, from clothing labels, to photographers, to electricians, to tradies. Often being a small business owner provides you with the freedom to be your own boss and pursue your passion, making a profit along the way. However, being your own boss also has its pitfalls, like for instance when a customer refuses to pay an invoice.
Capped Price Servicing and Australian Consumer Law:
Recent action taken by the ACCC against car company Kia Motors has again highlighted the need for companies to ensure their marketing material is accurate and clear to consumers to avoid breaching Australian consumer laws.
Debt Support - The Path to Solvency Made Simpler:
Climbing out of a substantial debt can seem impossible at times, particularly with the cost of maintaining your everyday life. Many fear being trapped forever in an endless cycle of minimum payments and compounding interest, but restoring your good financial standing is certainly an achievable goal.
The Legal Obligations of a Business Under Australia’s Privacy Laws:
Business Law Tips - Statutory Demands:
6 Benefits of a Business Lawyer When Setting Up a Business:
Entrepreneurs have a range of considerations when endeavoring to get their business up and running, from devising a viable business plan to securing work space to settling on a company name. Not the least of their concerns is the complicated legal process involved with setting up a business, which can be an intimidating pursuit for leaders of budding companies.
Buying a Franchise - When is a Franchise Disclosure Document ‘Current’?
When deciding to purchase a Franchise the Franchisor is required to provide to the potential Franchisee a disclosure document, that among many other things details the current financial position of the franchisor. Under the Franchising Code of Conduct the franchisee is to be provided with a ‘current’ disclosure document, however the term ‘current’ is not defined in the Code. Generally a franchisor will update their Disclosure Document at the end of each financial year.