1. WILL YOUR TOTAL COSTS OF EMPLOYMENT CHANGE?  Your staff will likely be engaged under a written employment contract or contractor agreement. Ordinarily, the agreement will set out their remuneration in terms of an annual salary - or wages based on, say, an hourly rate. Usually, the...

4 EXPERT TIPS FOR NEGOTIATING SOFTWARE CONTRACTS As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. But hold up, when it comes to the wording (or drafting) in your software contracts, your words hold immense weight. And getting them wrong can mean you’re carrying a whole lot of risk ...

You’ve been flooded with business expenses this month. So you log on to your accounts, hoping that hefty payment that was due last Wednesday has landed. And ugh. Zero, zip, zilch. Not again.    Overdue payments are as frustrating as they are disruptive, and having too many pile up can put your...

Reasonable endeavours and best endeavours in IT Contracts – what’s it all mean?       Do you freely sign on the dotted line without fully understanding your IT contracts?   You’re certainly not the only one. But go easy there, tiger, or else you might find yourself sitting on the wrong side...

Resigning as an employee is fairly straightforward. Obvious, even. Give formal notice, bide your time and then ride off into the sunset. But how on earth should resigning as a company director unfold? And what are a director’s liabilities after resignation? To answer these questions, we’ll turn...

Casual, by definition, means relaxed and unconcerned. But ironically, the uncertain nature of casual employment has led to concern for workers all around Australia. So much so that it prompted a legislative shake-up on March 27, 2021 – leading to a new definition of casual employee. Whether you...

Some things just work better in pairs. Like hot chocolate and marshmallows. Movies and popcorn. Sundays and sleep-ins. And of course, businesses and solid workplace policies.   A carefully crafted workplace policy sets expectations around staff behaviour, while ensuring that employers comply with...

Businesses are living organisms. To survive, they need inputs. Sustenance. Funds. Organic revenue is the most natural and convenient food for your business, but at some point, you might need to seek funding elsewhere. So, how do you raise capital and what are the rules you need to be aware of?...

For Founders seeking cost-effective ways to raise capital, convertible notes (“C-Notes”) may be the way to go. They’re quick, simple and relatively cheap - but worth understanding before jumping in headfirst. Today we explain what C-Notes are and how they work, while debunking some common...

For businesses affected by COVID-19, one of the most important issues to consider is what to do about staff. Do you tap into JobKeeper or negotiate leave, modify roles or make people redundant? These decisions weigh heavily on even the most experienced business owners. If you’re grappling with...