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How should businesses deal with reviews?
Consumers who purchase goods and services often rely heavily on aggregated online reviews. Platforms such as Google, Tripadvisor and Yelp allow consumers to rate a business using a five starRead More
What is GST and why should I register for it?
What is GST? Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a 10% value added tax that is levied on most goods and services purchased in Australia. Usually, businesses who sell theseRead More
What should directors do when the company is insolvent?
Under the Corporations Act, directors must act in the best interests of their company and cannot use their position to make undisclosed gains. These obligations do not change if theRead More
What Can I Legally Do About a Bad Review?
A lot of small businesses rely on reviews to help boost their business as consumers rely on reviews when looking for businesses. Thus negative reviews can be detrimental for smallRead More
What is the Difference in Liability Between a Director and a Sole Trader?
When deciding whether to operate as a sole trader or a company is it important to understand the liabilities of each. There are key differences between the personal liability ofRead More
What is an Insolvency Notice?
When a company becomes insolvent they must lodge an insolvency notice with ASIC. The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) requires these notices to be published and made accessible to the public.Read More
What is Consequential Loss?
When a party breaches a contract, they may find themselves liable for any losses caused. Parties are encouraged to be specific when defining the consequential losses they intend to excludeRead More