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How contracts are formed in Australia and the methods that bind you
How contracts are formed in Australia: the written, verbal, online and deed methods, the legal formalities that apply, and when a lawyer can help you.
Read noteWhat to include in a service level agreement (SLA)
What should a service level agreement include? A clause-by-clause guide to SLA response times, service credits and the legal traps Australian businesses miss.
Read noteWarranties and indemnities in your contract, a clause-by-clause guide
Australian contracts use warranties and indemnities to allocate risk. Learn the key differences between these clauses and the traps to avoid before you sign.
Read noteSME legal essentials and what Australian small business owners need to get right
A practical guide to the SME legal basics in Australia: business structures, registrations, contracts, consumer law, privacy and employment obligations.
Read noteRunning a business from home and the factors that decide whether it's allowed
Can you run a business from a residential property? The council, strata, lease and compliance factors that decide whether your home business is allowed.
Read noteHow to decide whether to offer a warranty against defects
Deciding whether to offer a warranty against defects? Compare what the consumer guarantees already cover with the compliance cost of a voluntary warranty.
Read noteContract drafting lawyers and how to decide whether you need one
Weighing whether to hire a contract drafting lawyer? Compare DIY templates, one-off reviews and tailored drafting on your stakes, contract type and compliance.
Read noteMisleading and deceptive conduct in NSW, what the law requires of your business
Misleading and deceptive conduct in NSW is a legal obligation, not a marketing nicety. Learn what the ACL requires, the penalties and how to stay compliant.
Read noteAustralian Consumer Law and your fair trading obligations as a business
Australian Consumer Law obligations for small business: misleading conduct, consumer guarantees, unfair contract terms, product safety and the penalties.
Read noteProfessional services agreements, what to include and the laws that apply
What a professional services agreement should cover, from scope and fees to IP and liability, plus the Australian laws your services business must comply with.
Read noteVoucher terms and conditions, a clause-by-clause guide for Australian businesses
Drafting voucher terms and conditions? This clause-by-clause guide covers what to include, the 3-year gift card expiry rules and the legal traps to avoid.
Read noteTerms and conditions for Australian small businesses, a clause-by-clause guide
A clause-by-clause guide to terms and conditions for Australian small businesses: consumer guarantees, refunds, liability caps and making acceptance stick.
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