Electronic signatures For a contract to be valid and enforceable, there are a number of requirements that need to be fulfilled, one being a signature by the parties involved. This is called ‘acceptance’ and a signature marks that the parties have read, understood and...
What is anon-disclosure agreement (NDA)? A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a way to share sensitive information while protecting your ideas and interests. NDAs are commonly used in business settings as they offer a legal safeguard to protecting trade secrets, such...
Startup business structures Introduction As a startup business owner, there are four common business structures available to choose from – sole trader, partnership, company or trust. It is important that careful consideration be taken to ensure the structure is the...
Website Privacy Policy, What is it? A website privacy policy details how an entity manages personal information. It sets out what personal information is collected, how it is handled, used and stored, and the circumstances in which it will be disclosed to third...
Restraints of trade clauses become important in the sale of business context and also in employment and other contracts. This article is written in the context of a sale where the contract contains a restraint of trade clause so as to give some general understanding...
Debt Recovery Process in Australia IntroductionMost debt recovery goes smoothly but sometimes it is possible for things to go downhill. Inevitably, there will be a situation, sooner or later, where a business will not be paid for their work, or at least have a serious...
