When Can an Employee Be Immediately Dismissed?

Difficult employees can be one of the hardest things for small businesses to deal with. Learn when employees can be dismissed without notice or warning.
What Is a Summary Dismissal?

Summary dismissal is the immediate termination of employment without warning or notice. Read this article to learn more about summary dismissal and when it is justified.
How to Start a Carpentry Business

Whether you’re good with your hands and looking for a career change, or you’re a carpenter looking to branch out on your own, this guide can help you set up your own carpentry business.
Trusts Series: Can the Settlor Also Be the Trustee?

The trustee and settlor of a trust are important roles. In this article we explain why you might want to appoint the same person for both.
How to Terminate a Memorandum of Understanding

Here we explain how you can terminate a memorandum of understanding, whether they’re legally binding, and what this means for those who sign it.
How to Start a Bicycle Repair Business

In this article we explain how set up your own bicycle repair business and some important aspects that you should consider.
Can I Still Be a Company Director If I Have a Criminal Record?

A criminal record can impact your ability to act as a company director. Read this article to learn when convictions could stop you from being a director.
5 Things You Should Include in Your Company Constitution

A company constitution governs how a company is managed. Read this article to learn what things you should consider when writing your company’s constitution
5 Ways to Manage Insubordination at Work

Insubordinate staff can cause major problems for any business. This guide can help you to fairly and quickly deal with insubordinate employees.
Redecoration Clauses: An Explainer

A redecoration clause requires a tenant to carry out certain maintenance or upgrade works to the property in a specified period of time. Find out more here.
What Is a Statutory Declaration?

A statutory declaration is a formal document which affirms or swears that something is true. Find out here when you’ll need one and what to include.
New Whistleblower Laws: Everything You Need to Know

Are you on top of new whistleblower laws which affect business? Learn about the changes to whistleblower legislation which came into effect on 1 July.