From corporate governance and intellectual property protection to understanding leasing and WorkChoices legislation, we help you make sure all your legal i’s are dotted and t’s crossed for you business venture. Check out our list of Legal Articles.
The Little black book of scams is a consumer guide to scams, swindles, rorts and rip-offs - This concise and easy to read booklet describes the most common techniques used by scammers, advice on how to protect yourself, scambuster classroom activities and a list of contacts where you can report scams and get help dealing with a swindle
Employment contracts can be a useful tool for some businesses, but aren’t always necessary - Martin Carrick takes us through what is involved with such agreements, for who and when they’re relevant, and new considerations under WorkChoices
Occupational health and safety legislation varies from state to state, but Steven Brown gives us the low-down on the national requirements for OH&S, and tips for designing the workplace so that general and specific hazards can be eliminated or managed
You may appreciate how precious your company's brand is, but do you know how to protect it? Anna FitzGerald outlines what you need to know to protect your brand and logo
How do you protect your business from the almost endless list of disputes that can land you in court and can destroy your business? Matthew Hourn reports
There are many different ways to protect your business from the unexpected - Howard Coleman examines the ‘what if’ questions all business owners need to consider
Fire, flood, computer viruses, hackers, terrorism—when disaster strikes, it usually happens fast - Small business has a poor track record with disaster recovery and business continuity plans