Tag: Business

The ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) is targeting and monitoring online reviews. It has found that some businesses engage in sub-optimal practices of posting their own fake reviews, or paying others to post online reviews, about their products and services.  Such practice is in breach of Australian consumer law, which prohibits misleading or deceptive […]

Popular culture teaches us all we need to know about the power of distribution. The recent HBO hit “Snowfall” tells the story of Franklin who becomes the lynchpin of the Los Angeles crack cocaine scene in the 1980’s. Franklin starts off small time, making “rock” and selling it through friends in his local area. But […]

Public Wi-Fi is an extremely risky way to access the internet – you know it’s true but the lure of free internet is tempting. You’re sitting at your favourite café and decide to catch up on a little work – read some email, check your social media or work on that critical document. You’re running […]

Exit Strategy Clauses work like a Fire Escape. They give you an “out” in certain defined circumstances, allowing you to exit a potentially damaging relationship or venture. Just like in real life, your fire escape needs to be included when the building is planned and constructed. Otherwise you might find yourself trying to escape a […]

We’ve all had those conversations that start with “Do you know anyone who… ?” Whether you’re looking for someone to mind the cat while you go on holidays, or a reliable and trustworthy mechanic or someone to renovate the bathroom, you usually ask friends or family first. If you’re on the receiving end of the […]

Back to Part 2 – When does PPS apply? Secured Loan Agreement – This is the most obvious example of a security interest.  You should take steps to register your interest as soon as possible. Lease of goods or equipment – As the owner of the goods or equipment being leased, it is imperative you […]

If you have decided to start a company (or you are currently operating a company) then it is imperative to address how the operation and internal governance of the company is to be conducted. This can be done via one or more ways including by use of:- the replaceable rules, found in the Corporations Act; […]

If a rift or misunderstanding occurs in a business arrangement usually the last line of defence you have is a duly “signed” and dated legal agreement. However, whether you “legally” come out on top or not ALL depends on how well the legal agreement was drafted in the first place. The new Breakthrough Legal Guide™ […]

We have all heard that Cashflow is the lifeblood of any business. It keeps the doors open, the bills paid and the stress down! If your business is squeezed by a lack of cashflow then you might be relying on an overdraft or other loan to keep the doors open, which costs you interest every […]