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Category: Legal guides

Detailed guides filled with actionable legal insights to help small businesses

A Guide to the 2026 Flexible Work Reforms

What are individual flexibility arrangements? Why are they important? Find out here what the legal requirements are for your workplace.

Receivership, Administration, Liquidation and Bankruptcy (2026 Update)

If you’ve heard the terms receivership, administration, bankruptcy and liquidation thrown around but don’t know how they actually differ – you’re not alone.

Do You need an ABN to Sell on Etsy? (2026 Update)

Etsy is one of the world’s busiest online marketplaces. Read this article to find out whether you need an Australian Business Number (ABN) to sell on Etsy.

How Much Does it Cost to Trademark a Business Name? (2026 Update)

Trademarking your business name protects your brand and also increase its value. Find out the cost to trademark a business name here.

How to Change from Sole Trader to Company 

A how-to guide on the ins and outs of changing your business structure from sole trader to registered company.

What is the National Credit Code?

Read about the National Credit Code and how it may affect you.

What Is An Affidavit? (2026 Update)

Affidavits are one of the most common documents you will come across in the legal system. Read about what they are in this guide.

Can Employers Refuse Employee Overtime Pay? (2026 Update)

Not sure whether you’re legally obliged to pay your employees overtime? Find out what the legal requirements are for overtime payments in this guide.

How to Cancel Your ABN (2026 Update)

Are you looking to cancel your Australian Business Number (ABN)? Read this guide to find out how to do it and what this means for you.

How to Check If My Company Name is Available (2026 Update)

Have the perfect name for your company, but not sure if you can use it? Read this article to find out what you can and can’t use for your company name.

Contractor vs Employee: What’s The Difference? (2026 Update)

Not sure if you need to hire an employee or a contractor for your business needs? Learn the differences between a contractor and an employee here.

Your Guide to Launching an App (2026 Update)

Have you ever thought about launching an App? Find out the legal, marketing and development processes you need to follow here.

What is Genuine Redundancy? (2026 Update)

No longer require an employee to do their job? Learn about genuine redundancy, your employees’ rights, and your business’s obligations in this situation.

What’s The Small Business Fair Dismissal Code? (2026 Update)

The Small Business Fair Dismissal Code outlines how small businesses can fairly terminate employees and protect themselves from unfair dismissal claims.

What’s a Calderbank Offer? (2026 Update)

Settlement offers are often made in legal disputes before trial. Here we’ll explain what a Calderbank Offer is and what it could mean if you reject one.

How to Start Your Own Real Estate Agency in NSW (2026 Update)

Ready to start your own Real Estate Agency in NSW? Find out how to obtain your licence and get your agency up and running.

Is It Legal to Wear Headphones While Driving? (2026 Update)

Wearing headphones while driving isn’t technically illegal, but it could still land you in hot water. Read this article to find out why.

How to Change Your ABN Details Online (2026 Update)

Have the circumstances of your business recently changed? Unsure how to change your ABN details? Read this article to learn how!

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