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Day: 23 May 2024

Company Director & Company Secretary: What’s The Difference?

Recently, there has been a growth in the importance of a company secretary. This has led to confusion as to what the difference between what a company director and secretary is. Read more to find out what this difference is.

New Legal Changes For Small Businesses in Australia: 2024 Edition

New Legal Changes

Before your small business gets busy with the year ahead, know what new laws apply to you.

5 Benefits of Using a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Are you negotiating terms with another party but haven’t entered into a contract? Read our guide on the benefits of using a Memorandum of Understanding.

What Duty of Care Do You Owe Your Customers?

Wondering what are your duties towards customers? Read here to find out about the overarching responsibility; the Duty of Care.

Is it Legal for Employers to Read an Employee’s Private Work Messages?

is it legal for employers to read an employee's private work messages?

Employers can legally read an employee’s private work messages, but only under some circumstances. Find out more in this article.

Maximum Hours of Work Per Week in Australia: a Guide

What are the maximum hours of work in Australia? Can you deny a request to work additional hours? Find out by reading on.

Can Full-time Employees Get Paid for Working Overtime?

Are full-time employees entitled to penalty rates for performing work outside their ordinary hours of work? Read this guide to find out.

What is Long Service Leave in South Australia

Interested in taking some time off work? Here’s what you need to know about long service leave in South Australia.

Is it Necessary to Register a Commercial Lease?

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Are you considering registering a commercial lease? In this article we explain when you’re legally required to.

What is a Credit Card Authorisation Form? Everything You Should Know About Credit Card Authorisation Forms

Want to know how credit card authorisation forms work? Possibly need a credit card authorisation form template? This article covers everything related to credit card authorisation forms.

How Does a Company Issue Corporate Shares?

How Does a Company Issue Corporate Shares

Thinking of issuing new shares for your company? Read below to find out the various ways you can do it.

Patent vs Design: What’s the Difference?

Patent vs design? Both tools protect new ideas and products. Find out how they compliment each other and how they are different.

Everything You Need To Know About Actions For Debt

Find out everything you need to know about actions on debt, and how they can help your business claim unrecovered debts.

Payslips to Employees: Is It Illegal to Not Give One?

Payslips to Employees: Is It Illegal to Not Give One?

Providing payslips to employees is one of the most important aspects of running a business. Find out when they’re required.

How To Start An Automotive Repair Business: Steps to Get You Up and Running

Are you a mechanic who is thinking of branching out and starting your own business? Find out how you can start your own here!

Limited By Shares vs Limited by Guarantee: What’s The Difference?

Limited By Shares vs Limited by Guarantee: What's The Difference?

Companies can either be limited by shares or guarantee. Read this article to find out the difference between them.

What You Need to Open a Company Bank Account (2024 Update)

What You Need to Open a Company Bank Account

Australian companies are required to have a separate bank account for their business’s finances. Find out how to open a company bank account here.

Memorandum and Articles of Association: an Explainer

Find out everything you need to know about memorandum and articles of association and whether or not your business needs it.

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