For many Queensland business owners, hiring full-time staff doesn’t always make sense. You might bring in a marketing consultant for a campaign, a contractor to… Read More »Hiring a Contractor or Consultant in Queensland? Here’s What to Know About Service Agreements and Consultancy Agreements
Before signing a loan agreement in Queensland, it’s worth pausing to understand what you’re really agreeing to. With lending on the rise, more Queenslanders are… Read More »Avoid Costly Mistakes: What to Check Before Signing a Loan Agreement in Queensland
Online reviews have become a powerful tool utilized by both business owners and consumers. For the former, reviews are now an important part of their… Read More »Negative Google Reviews: Are They Defamatory?
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of business, partnerships come and go. Whether it’s due to disagreements, shifts in direction, or simply the natural evolution… Read More »The Dissolution of Business Partnerships
Running a business can be an all-consuming affair leaving little time for contemplation of what happens to the enterprise in the event of a family… Read More »Understanding the Importance of Business Succession Planning
There’s a saying that says, ‘getting into business is easy, but getting out of one is a whole different story’. It begs the question, what’s… Read More »Business Succession in 5 Minutes or Less
There are several remedies available to a party in case of a breach of a contract by the other party. In general, the two most… Read More »Breach of Contract Remedies
In this podcast, PD Law, Lawyer, Shelley Foot, discusses the intersection of defamation and social media.
Challenging economic conditions in the post-Covid world have caused a rash of insolvencies in certain parts of the Australian economy, in particular the construction industry.… Read More »What You Need to Know About Insolvent Trading
SMSF’s themselves are not capable of borrowing money, this is due to restrictions under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 and the Superannuation Industry (Supervision)… Read More »Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) Lending
Trademark protection is a crucial aspect of business strategy that safeguards your brand’s identity and reputation. It’s a legal shield that prevents others from using… Read More »Trademark Protection – The Powerful Tool of Trademarking
Bankruptcy is a legal process that provides relief to individuals or businesses who are unable to pay their debts. While it can offer a fresh… Read More »Understanding Bankruptcy and Its Effects
Running a business these days is challenging enough without being let down by the fine print on your important forms such as invoices. The terms… Read More »5 Reasons Why Terms and Conditions For Businesses are Critical and More than Just Boring Fine Print
There are few more frustrating experiences for a consumer than a problem arising with a product or service they’ve spent their hard-earned money purchasing. From… Read More »So You Have Issues With Goods or Services You’ve Purchased? What Rights Do You Have?
Dealing with debt can be incredibly challenging and stressful. However, by implementing effective strategies, you can navigate the process of debt recovery with confidence. In… Read More »Strategies for Successful Debt Recovery
The Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (‘the Act’) was enacted in Queensland to protect the interests of small retail business owners. The Act aims to… Read More »Understanding the Complexities of the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994
Before issuing proceedings, it is important to remove emotion from the decision and carefully consider the personal and financial implications. Issuing proceedings not only results… Read More »Civil Litigation – The Process of Issuing Proceedings in the Court
Once a buyer has made the decision to commit to the purchase of a commercial property there are a number of important steps to take… Read More »So You’ve Purchased Your First Commercial Investment – What Now?
This article follows on from our recent post providing a checklist of essential things to do when buying a commercial property, this time dealing with… Read More »Essential Checklist for Buying Commercial Property – Continued
For many people buying a small business is their most viable path to a desired life working for themselves, compared with the riskier proposition of… Read More »What are the Key Considerations When it Comes to Buying a Small Business