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SO YOU WANT TO BUY A FRANCHISE? – here are 7 practical considerations
1. Due Diligence – due diligence reduces the risk of going into business! Do your homework by evaluating the quality and value of the...

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Aug 24, 20224 min read
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9 essentials considerations of an Australian market penetration strategy
Australia’s transparent financial system and ease of doing business make it one of the best and most profitable markets in the world....

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Aug 5, 20226 min read
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Why expert advice is essential for your business!
If you have a lawyer who can give you sound, practical and commercial advice, he or she will be able to guide you through the...

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Jun 2, 20213 min read
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The Resilience of Franchising!
There is no doubt that the franchise sector has taken a big hit during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the resilience of franchising as a...

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Jan 14, 20212 min read
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9 Practical Considerations Before You Start Franchising in Australia
Australia’s transparent financial system and ease of doing business make it one of the best and most profitable markets in the world. The...

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Nov 30, 20205 min read
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Five Practical Considerations for Conducting a Successful Business
Business involves risk, whether it is a stand-alone business or a franchise business, it is important that you get the right advice and...

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Sep 20, 20206 min read
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What Support Can You Expect From The Franchisor?
As a franchisor, it's hard to forget how much the success of the franchisor's business is dependent on the success of their franchisees. ...

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Aug 3, 20206 min read
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What is the risk to Franchisors under Section 23 of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code)?
The scenario: the franchisee has requested the franchisor to extend the terms of the franchise agreement but the franchisor has refused...

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Jul 21, 20203 min read
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4 ways to terminate a franchise agreement in Australia?
Whether the franchisee or the franchisor have the right to terminate a franchise agreement, will normally be determined by the terms of...

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Jul 17, 20204 min read
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Reminder to Franchisors to Update Their Disclosure Document. You have until 31 October!
Avoid financial penalties, update your disclosure document now! We suggest you start working on this task now, even if your current year...

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Jul 10, 20202 min read
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What can go wrong when selling your franchised business?
In an ideal world, you would sell your franchised business quickly and for a profit. Unfortunately this isn’t always possible. There are...

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Jun 6, 20203 min read
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How can you protect a business idea?
As lawyers we often get asked the question of "how to legally protect a business idea?" The starting point should always be to conduct an...

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Jun 4, 20204 min read
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Division 7A shareholder loan integrity measures starting 1 July 2020
You will need to comply with Division 7A obligations before 30 June 2020. Division 7A is an anti-avoidance measure in the Income Tax...

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Jun 3, 20203 min read
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Are You Franchise Ready?
Did you know that many business owners think their business is ready for franchising when in fact they are far from it? This is why we...

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May 31, 20201 min read
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Have your shareholder agreement in place before investing in a company
As lawyers we are often asked to draft a shareholders agreement. It is important to understand that not all shareholder agreements are...

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May 30, 20201 min read
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“Make Good” – A Lease Term You Need to Know and Understand
To make good or not to make good...that is the question? What is a make good clause? - ‘make good’ refers to the clause/s in a lease that...

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May 29, 20204 min read
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Shareholder Rights - Everything You Need To Know About Shareholders Agreements
If you’re planning on investing in a company, you probably expect that your investment will allow you to realise certain benefits in the...

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May 29, 20202 min read
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Annual Disclosure Document updates. You have until 31 October!
Update Your Disclosure Document Now. We suggest you start working on this task now, even if your current year financials are not yet...

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May 27, 20203 min read
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Why it is so important to get the right lawyer for your property transactions!
The recent case of McLennan and Clapham [2019] ACTSC 1, is a timely reminder as to the nature of the duty of care owed by a solicitor to...

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May 27, 20202 min read
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Directors beware - Director Penalty Notice
The long-anticipated Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2020 (ACT) is now the law of the nation. Specifically,...

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May 26, 20202 min read
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