Buying a Franchise – Things you should know

Buying or starting a business can be overwhelming. There is a lot to consider such as the most suitable structure for your business, the financial and taxation implications and ensuring from the start that you are placed in the best position for future growth and...

What is an Agreement to Lease?

When renting commercial property it is important for both landlords and tenants to understand the relationship they are entering into and the rights and obligations that they each have. The document that governs this relationship is usually a Commercial Lease. A...

Do-It-Yourself Business Contracts – Should You Do It?

Contracts are fundamental to the operations of a business and set out the reciprocal promises made between parties to a commercial transaction. It is virtually impossible to do business without some type of a business contract. Over time, your business needs are...

What to Know When Buying An Existing Business

If you are thinking about a new venture, expanding an existing business or entering a new market, one option you might consider is to buy an established business. There are advantages and disadvantages when buying an existing business compared with starting your own....

What to do if you can’t find your trust deed

Losing a trust deed is not something anyone plans to do. Not only is a lost trust deed inconvenient it can also have serious consequences. Even if the trust can continue operating, without having the trust deed to reference it may be very difficult, if not impossible,...

Do we have an agreement? Contract law 101

A contract is a legally binding agreement between one or more parties. These agreements set out the terms and conditions of a transaction. If a contract is properly formed, then its terms can be enforced by a court. However, not every document that is called a...