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What’s the Difference Between a Branch and a Subsidiary? (2025 Update)

A branch and a subsidiary are both sub-categories of a broader company structure. Find out what they are and how they're different here.

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What is Better: A Company or a Trust? Complete Guide to Business Structures

Whether a business is set up as a company or trust has significant legal and financial consequences. Find out what they involve here.

What Are the Laws Around Free Product Giveaway Competitions?

Having a giveaway is a great way to promote your business. However, it's important to understand the laws around promotional giveaways. Read more to learn about giveaway laws in Australia.

Navigating the 2025-26 Federal Budget: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

Are you a small business owner in Australia and anticipating how the upcoming federal budget impacts your business? This article dissects areas that have repeatedly been impacted by the federal budget, alongside key legislative changes occurring this year.

Navigating the 2025-26 Federal Budget: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

Are you a small business owner in Australia and anticipating how the upcoming federal budget impacts your business? This article dissects areas that have repeatedly been impacted by the federal budget, alongside key legislative changes occurring this year.

Business Partner vs Co-Founder: What’s The Difference?

A co-founder and a business partner may sound like similar roles, but in reality they are very different. Read about it in this article.

Legally Starting & Operating A Cosmetic Injection Clinic

Cosmetic skin fillers have become increasingly popular over recent years. Although minimally invasive, it's important to do them safely and legally.

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Can You Register Two Business Names Under One ABN? (2025 Update)

ABN holders can register two (or more) business names, as long as they are under the same business structure. Find out more in this guide.
How to cancel a contract

Want to Terminate a Contract? Here’s 5 Ways You Can Do It

Sometimes, you may have second thoughts about entering into an agreement with another person. Read on to find out when it is possible to cancel a contract after signing it.

What’s the Difference Between Pty Ltd and Ltd? (2025 Update)

'Pty Ltd' and 'Ltd' are suffixes used at the end of company names to indicate their scope of liability. Find out more in this article.

How to Find Your Tax File Number (TFN)?

Misplaced or forgotten your Tax File Number (TFN)? Read this article to learn ways you can find out your tax file number.

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