Legal Guides-Starting a Business

What Is a De Facto Director in Australia?

Are you worried that ASIC might consider you a de facto director? Check your liability and reduce risk with our detailed guide (checklist inside).

Learn about the board of directors’ responsibilities in Australia, including governance roles, meetings, and how decisions shape business success.

Clarify how directors and shareholders share power under an Australian shareholders’ agreement to prevent governance disputes.

Are you considering a director role in a small business? Consider these legal and financial implications first.

Thinking of hiring a website developer to build your site? Find out everything you need to hire a website developer here.

Looking to expand your business? Learn what’s involved in becoming a franchisor and move your business in the right direction.

Fulfilment By Amazon (FBA) makes it easier than ever for businesses to sell their products on Amazon. Find out how to get started here.

A trademark is a great way to protect your intellectual property. Find out how to file a trademark here.

Starting a business isn’t always smooth sailing. Find out the mistakes early-stage businesses make and how you can avoid them.

Data breaches are becoming more frequent with more people working remotely. Find out how to bolster your cyber security with these 7 tips.

Experienced business lawyer Damin Murdock provides his tips and tricks on what you need to know when starting a business.

Forming a new company requires a lot of important decisions. Read on to find out how to choose a company name.

Online content is one of the most valuable methods of marketing for modern businesses. Find out about hiring a blogger in this article.

Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists (VCs) are crucial sources of funding at different stages in a business’s growth. Find out more here.

Many new businesses wonder when the right time is to incorporate. In this article, we outline what you should consider before changing structures.

Do you run a construction business or are you building your first home? Find out everything you need to know about construction law in this article.

Learn about two aspects of registering your business: registering an ABN and registering a business name.

Commercial litigation has a reputation for being expensive, however there are ways you can minimise these costs. Read about them in this article.