Business Structures: Company
October 17, 2018When commencing a business venture, it is necessary to consider the most appropriate type of business structure to put in place. Different business structures have different benefits and disadvantages. This article looks at companies - how to set one up...
[Read More...]Are Casual Employees Really Casuals?
October 16, 2018Employers need to now be on alert as recent cases suggest that employees employed as casual employees but who work fixed hours with a continuation of employment may in fact be treated by the Courts as full time employees and therefore entitled...
[Read More...]Does bullying exist in your boardroom?
February 15, 2018Boardrooms are often the place of heated debate over a range of matters affecting the operations of an organisation. Vigorous discussion that airs all possibilities can sometimes be beneficial (and necessary) when making critical decisions which will ultimately determine the...
[Read More...]Superannuation splitting laws – things you need to know
February 14, 2018When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down property can be divided between the parties and superannuation splitting is particularly important as superannuation is often a large asset of one or both of the parties to the relationship. Superannuation...
[Read More...]SIX THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS (BFAs)
November 11, 2017There are many names for Binding Financial Agreements (“BFAs”), including: Pre-nuptial Agreements (commonly known as pre-nups); Post-nuptial Agreements (post-nups); and Cohabitation Agreements. They are known by the courts as Binding Financial Agreements. There have even been movies about them and...
[Read More...]CHOOSING A BUSINESS STRUCTURE
November 10, 2017There are 4 main types of business structure for doing business in Australia, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. A person can carry on business as a sole trader, partnership, using a trust or company. The choice of business structure...
[Read More...]EXECUTING DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF A COMPANY
November 9, 2017There are a number of ways that a document can be signed by a company and it is important that all directors are familiar with the formalities that need to be adhered to when executing documents. It is essential that...
[Read More...]CHILDREN’S CARE ARRANGEMENTS FOLLOWING SEPARATION
May 19, 2016Following a separation parents do not have to go to court about the care arrangements for their children. As a matter of principle we encourage our clients to reach an agreement if possible without the need to resort to the...
[Read More...]DOES YOUR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT MEASURE UP?
If you are entering into an employment contract do you know what should be included? If you are an employer and using an old contract, should it be reviewed first? It is clear contracts should be individually structured to meet...
[Read More...]PERSONAL PROPERTY SECURITY REGISTER
October 1, 2015It is crucial that people who have a security interest in personal property take it seriously or risk losing their security interests. Many businesses are struggling to understand the implications of the Personal Property Security Register (PPSR). In this article...
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