It’s something most people never think about. And fair enough, it’s not a pleasant thing to ponder. But the reality is that if you’re in business with other people it’s wise to put in place a Buy / Sell Agreement. Buy …
Legal Tips to Buying An Established Business
There are many advantages when buying an established business. Not only are you purchasing a fully functioning business, but you also benefit from purchasing an existing customer base, set supply chain, assets and inventory. In this blog, we share some legal …
Unfair Contract Terms. What does it all mean and what’s changing?
Are you a small business that employs less than 20 employees? Does your business use non-negotiable contracts with an upfront price value of less than $300,000? If you answered yes to any of either of these questions, then the new ‘unfair …
Commercial Leases in Victoria. What Tenants Need To Know
Retail commercial leasing can be a complex area. Here is Legally Yours’ guide to help you understand the key factors that may affect you and your business when you sign a retail lease. What is a Retail Lease? A retail lease …
4 Tips to Protect Your Business From Being Sued
Getting sued might be something that you think will never happen to you. Maybe you’re right. But what if it did? Are you doing all the right things to protect everything you’ve worked for? Small businesses can often be a target …
Why you need a Privacy Policy NOW
Every business that turns over more than $3 million is regulated by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). The Act and the Australian Privacy Principles set out rules for how you collect, use and store personal information. A business lawyer can reduce …
What you need to know about Selling your Business
Most business owners hope to sell their businesses one day. Knowing the basics of business sales will help you maximise the sale price of your business when the day comes. Selling a business will usually involve a sale of shares or …
The Commercial Leasing Do’s
Almost every business has at least one lease. Leasing is a major overhead often not very well understood by business tenants. Learn how to get more out of your lease from the below do’s and don’ts. DO’S OF COMMERCIAL LEASING Do …
Leasing vs Buying Commercial Property: What is Best for my Business?
Every business needs a premises. Is it best to purchase that premises or to rent it? Good question. The answer depends on your circumstance and goals. Advantages of Buying Commercial Property Ownership: the main advantage of buying property is that you …
Commercial Leases vs Retail Leases
Do you know if your business has a commercial or a retail lease? Were you aware there is a difference between the two? If not, don’t stress. Many of our clients are in the same boat. A lease is an agreement …
