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Business Documents & Advice
Insights into drafting, reviewing and negotiating the contracts that keep your business moving. Whether it’s supplier terms, privacy policies or partnership agreements, these posts keep it plain-English and purpose-driven.


Common Legal Missteps When Launching Your App via the App Store or Google Play
Before you launch your app, make sure your legal setup is right. Avoid common missteps that can delay approval or trigger complaints.
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Apr 223 min read
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Do You Need a Shareholders Agreement? Here’s What to Include
Setting up a company with others? Here’s what your shareholders agreement should include to avoid disputes and protect your business.
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Apr 222 min read
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Customer Reviews and the Australian Consumer Law: What You Can (and Can’t) Do
Online reviews build trust—but they must be genuine. Here’s what the ACL says about fake reviews, incentives, and moderation practices.
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Apr 212 min read
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Legal Essentials for E-Commerce Websites
Running an online store? Here’s what your ecommerce site needs to stay compliant—terms, policies, and protections that actually work.
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Apr 213 min read
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What Should Go in Your Standard Business Terms?
Your day-to-day terms should back you up, not let you down. Here’s what to include to protect your work, payments, and relationships.
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Apr 212 min read
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What Should Go in a Contractor Agreement?
Engaging a contractor? Here’s what to include in your agreement to protect your business, clarify scope, and avoid legal risk.
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Apr 212 min read
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What Should Go in a Collaboration Agreement?
Teaming up with another business? Here’s what to include in your collaboration agreement so it protects your time, IP, and reputation.
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Apr 213 min read
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What Is the PPS Register and When Should You Use It?
Supplying goods or leasing equipment? Here’s how PPSR registration protects your rights—and what can happen if you skip it.
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Apr 213 min read
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Do Your Website Terms & Conditions Actually Protect You?
Your website terms need to match how your site actually works. Here’s what to include to protect your business and set clear expectations.
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Apr 214 min read
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What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or Confidentiality Agreement (And When Do You Need One)?
Sharing sensitive info? Here’s when to use an NDA or confidentiality agreement—and what to include to protect your business and reduce legal risk.
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Apr 213 min read
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What to Include in a Service Agreement (And What Happens If You Don’t)
Running a service-based business? Here’s what to include in your agreement to protect your time, payments, and IP.
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Apr 212 min read
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What to Do If a Client Isn’t Paying (And How to Reduce the Risk Next Time)
Dealing with a non-paying client? Here’s how to recover the invoice—and tighten your contracts to reduce the risk next time.
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Apr 213 min read
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When Should You Register a Trade Mark? A Straightforward Guide for Business Owners
Thinking of registering your business name or logo? Here's when trade mark protection makes sense—and how to avoid legal trouble later.
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Apr 213 min read
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What Happens If a Contract Isn’t Signed? Understanding Implied (e.g. Unsigned) Agreements
Started work without a signed contract? Here’s when that agreement might still be binding—and how to avoid unnecessary legal risk.
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Apr 212 min read
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How to Document a Business Deal Without Slowing It Down
Don’t let paperwork delay the deal. Learn how to document key terms clearly—so you’re protected and ready to move.
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Apr 212 min read
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Can I Use That Logo? IP Checks Before You Buy or Sell a Business
Selling or buying a business? Don’t assume the logo or brand is included. Here’s how to check IP ownership before contracts are signed.
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Apr 212 min read
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What Is a Heads of Agreement (And When Is It Legally Binding)?
A Heads of Agreement can be binding even if you don’t mean it to be. Learn when it’s enforceable in NSW, how to avoid early commitment, and what to include.
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Apr 203 min read
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What Clients Look for in a Privacy Policy (And What It Says About Your Business)
Clients don’t just skim privacy policies—they rely on them when things go wrong. Learn what your policy should include to protect your business and build trust.
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Apr 202 min read
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Privacy Policies for Service Businesses: A Legal Tool, Not Just a Tickbox
Service businesses often collect personal data—but is your privacy policy legally compliant and aligned with how your systems actually work? Learn what to include and how to protect your business.
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Apr 203 min read
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Subcontracting and Liability: What Happens When Things Go Wrong?
Using subcontractors to scale your business? Learn how to manage the risk, align contracts, and protect yourself when you’re not the one doing the work.
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Apr 202 min read
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