When Can an Employee Be Immediately Dismissed?
Difficult employees can be one of the hardest things for small businesses to deal with. Learn when employees can be dismissed without notice or warning.
Swearing vs Affirming A Legal Document: What’s Different?
You may have heard of the term swearing or affirming a legal document. But what is the difference? Read our guide to find out.
How to Open a Community Pharmacy
Thinking of starting a community pharmacy? We explain all you need to know to make a successful start in this rewarding field.
What is a Controlled Entity?
A controlled entity is an entity that can make decisions about another entity’s financial and operating policies. Find out more here.
Can Employees Be Forced to Take Annual Leave?
There are certain circumstances where your employer can direct you to take annual leave. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities here.
What Is A Deed Of Priority?
It’s likely you’ll come across an important legal document known as a Deed of Priority at some point. Read more about what they are and how they work here.
What Is a Summary Dismissal?
Summary dismissal is the immediate termination of employment without warning or notice. Read this article to learn more about summary dismissal and when it is justified.
How to Write a Receipt?
Learn how to write a legally compliant receipt to provide proof of transaction for your customers.
Company Liquidation: Who Gets Paid First?
When a company goes into liquidation, there may be many different parties who are owed money. Find out the order of payments in this article.
What is a Guillotine Order?
Courts can make a guillotine order to bring proceedings to an end. So what does this actually mean? Read our guide to find out more.
Understanding Document Retention Legal Requirements
In some instances, the law requires you to retain documents and data. In others, it requires you to destroy them. Read this article to find out about document retention requirements, relevant periods, and commercial best practice.
Property Ownership: Do You Have a Right to Peace and Quiet?
From encroaching branches to lights disrupting sleep, many things can interfere with our peace and quiet. But which ones can the law protect you from?
What Is A Non-delegable Duty Of Care?
As a business owner, it is likely you may owe a non-delegable duty of care at one point or another. Read about when and how it might apply to you here.
Profit Sharing Agreement: What is it and When Do I Need One?
Do you need a profit sharing agreement? Our article will take you through what this agreement is and when it should be used.
Are Employees Legally Entitled to Smoking Breaks?
Are employees entitled to take smoking breaks? What are your rights as an employer or an employee? Find out more here.
How to Start Your Own Bookstore
Eager to open your own bookstore but not sure where to start? Here we’ve set out some steps on how to start your very own bookstore.
What Is A Recommended Retail Price (RRP)?
The Recommended Retail Price (RRP) is a price recommended by a supplier. Keep reading to find out if your business must comply with it.
Garden Leave: Advantages and Disadvantages
Wondering if you should have a garden leave clause in your employment contract? Check out the advantages and disadvantages of garden leave.