When Good Boards Go Bad: The Hidden Warning Signs That Predict Corporate Dysfunction
The three critical moments when successful boards transform into company-destroying dysfunction machines—and why even the most experienced directors miss these red flags.
Why Fast-Growth Companies Fail at Governance (and How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late)
What You’ll Discover in This Article You didn’t start your company to spend nights trawling through Board packs, chasing signatures, or untangling compliance headaches. Yet, if you’re like most founders of fast-growing, innovative companies in Australia, you’ve felt the slow creep of governance issues—processes that drag, misalignments between Board and leadership, and the gnawing worry […]
4 things to know about unfair terms in supply contracts
Our last blogs looked at commercial and operational terms of supply contracts. This time we will focus on unfair terms and what to keep an eye out for as a business, whether using your standard form supply contract (for goods or services) or reviewing one presented by the other party. Amendments to the Australian Consumer […]
4 Key Commercial and Operational Considerations in a Supply Agreement
Whether you need labels for your produce or a key ingredient for your secret sauce, you will be dealing with suppliers. In our last blog, we gave you pointers on key contractual risks to keep front of mind when contracting with suppliers. In this follow-up, we will focus on four key commercial and operational terms: […]
4 Key Contractual Risks in a Supply Agreement
You can’t do business alone. Whether you need packaging for your produce or a key ingredient for your hand cream, you will be dealing with suppliers. While it’s best practice to use your own well drafted agreement, that won’t always fly, particularly with your bigger suppliers. It’s crucial to review supply agreements carefully to ensure […]
4 actions to start the New Year right
After Christmas, it’s time to embrace that New Year’s energy. The New Year is an opportune time for businesses to set their legal affairs in order and proactively address potential challenges. Whether you’re a small startup or a well-established corporation, here are four actions businesses should consider to start the New Year right and invest […]
4 key categories of business records
In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of corporate record keeping from a legal perspective and provided tips to help you maintain accurate and reliable records. In this follow-up, we’ll delve into the types of records that companies should keep across four key categories: Governance, Legal, Risk, and Compliance. Proper record keeping is a […]
4 tips for corporate record keeping
Proper corporate record keeping is essential for businesses of all sizes. It not only helps you stay organised in order to make informed and timely business decisions, but also plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with legal requirements and protecting your business in case of audits or legal disputes. In this blog, we’ll explore […]
4 tips for basic ASIC compliance
Is your small business a company? Are you aware of ASIC (one of your company’s key regulators) and your company’s basic obligations to stay registered? Here’s a quick overview. 1. Keep details up to date You will need to update ASIC of changes affecting your company such as: These notifications to ASIC are typically due […]
4 key times to call a business lawyer
Legal support is important for businesses. Not sure when to ask for help? The answer is when you need it, but here’s a note on some of the key times businesses should use a lawyer and how your lawyer can help. 1. Starting up There’s a lot to think about when starting a business. Here’s […]
4 tips to get going in governance
Governance isn’t just for listed entities. It is important for companies of all sizes. Not sure where to start? We’re here to help. 1. Start It will (nearly) always be better to do something rather than nothing. Regularly set aside some time to focus on governance. Heres’ some questions to get you started: 2. Build […]
4 key risks in agritourism
We love getting out to our local agritourism ventures – we are spoilt for choice with so many amazing enterprises in South East Queensland. But like any venture, entry into agritourism isn’t something to be taken lightly. Take the time to work through the risks (including legal, operational, reputational) and how you’ll manage them. 1. […]